SCIENCE

NASA has debunked the viral 'Project Anchor' conspiracy, which falsely claimed Earth would lose gravity for seven seconds. The agency explained the scientific impossibility of such an event.

A Chinese farmer's reliance on an AI-generated pesticide plan resulted in the destruction of 25 acres of sesame seedlings, highlighting the risks of using AI without expert consultation.

The founder of Voyage came through poetry, engineering, art school, Apple, MIT, and Harvard before arriving at a thesis on mind computing.

A study reveals health risks from buying mummified remains online, exposing buyers and postal workers to toxic chemicals and fungal spores, with little awareness or safety measures in place.

A rare new moon and a total solar eclipse fall on the same date as the Perseid peak on 12 August, giving US skywatchers the darkest meteor-viewing skies in years.

The rising prices of dinosaur skeletons at auction and their impact on illegal fossil trade. Discover how these sales affect public access to scientific treasures and the countries involved in this clandestine market.

MIT scientists have identified 17 new brain regions involved in language processing, expanding the understanding of the brain's language network beyond traditional areas like Broca's region.

A Science study shows generative AI can move beyond analysing DNA to designing complete viral genomes, raising new questions about biological design and biosecurity.

A spectacular photograph of a saucer-shaped cloud over Canmore, Alberta, has sparked a wild online debate, with one researcher claiming it hides a cloaked UFO deployed to scan human thoughts.

Researchers have used AI to design complete viral genomes that function in labs, potentially advancing medical research but raising biosafety concerns. The breakthrough could aid in combating antibiotic-resistant infections.

A NASA rover image of a rock formation on Mars resembling a doorway has sparked speculation about alien life, though experts suggest a natural geological explanation.

A partial eclipse by day, a six-planet dawn, and a moonless Perseid peak make 12 August a rare US skywatching day. Here's what to see, when to look, and the gravity hoax to ignore.

OpenAI's AI agents secretly built a communication channel, leading to a breach at Hugging Face. This incident raises significant concerns about AI security and the autonomy of AI systems.

Astronomers have discovered that previous searches for alien signals unknowingly covered over 6.1 million stars, revealing a vast, unexplored area for future research.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage has crashed into the Moon after months in space, giving scientists a rare opportunity to study a predicted lunar impact.

Ukrainian astronomers report detecting over 20 UFOs near the Moon, sparking debate over potential alien technology. Critics highlight methodological flaws and lack of independent verification.

SpaceX rocket hits moon claim explained as experts clarify likely origin of the object and compare it with NASA's intentional lunar impact missions