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Tiny Terminator: Scientists Create Light-Powered Nanobot That Hunts Bacteria
It’s basically a microscopic predator. I’m not scared; you are.
By Lauren Adams • Aug 28, 2026
AI Just Found 118 Hidden Worlds in NASA’s Data
Trained on hundreds of thousands of simulations, an algorithm called RAVEN has uncovered ultra‑short‑period worlds and rare Neptunian “desert” planets that could force a rewrite of planetary formation theory.
By Sarah Simon • Jul 29, 2026
Harvard Made a DNA-Writing Chip That Treats Molecules Like a Hard Drive
A silicon chip smaller than a cube of sugar uses electricity and water to print short strands of DNA, pointing toward a future where we might save photos and files not on metal disks and flash drives, but inside molecules.
By Lauren Adams • Jul 23, 2026
Time to Stop Being Human-Centric About Consciousness
Philosophers argue in a new draft paper that humans are probably not uniquely conscious, and that consciousness is probably not unique.
By Sarah Simon • Jul 10, 2026
Robots Are Watching Humans And Learning
A Swiss lab just taught machines to mimic humans on the fly. The breakthrough is real. So are the questions about what comes next.
By Nate Gesar • May 4, 2026
Scientists Finally Mapped the Clitoris's Nerve Network. It Only Took Decades Longer Than the Penis.
Using particle-accelerator X-rays, researchers in Amsterdam produced the first 3D map of the organ's intricate nerve branches.
By Milky Way News Editorial • Apr 10, 2026
Lasers Over the Capital: The Pentagon Wants to Shoot Down Drones in D.C.
The U.S. Government is weighing a directed-energy weapon near Reagan National Airport. The backstory involves party balloons, a secret bunker, and a war.
By Milky Way News Editorial • Apr 6, 2026
The 5 Most Unnerving Things Cops Saw While Chasing New Jersey's Mystery Drones
A massive cache of recently released police documents related to the 2024 drone wave reveals what officers experienced, from jammed radios, stalked helicopters, and a nuclear lab.
By Milky Way News Editorial • Mar 26, 2026
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NASA's Plan to Map 20 Billion Stars Hidden Deep in the Milky Way
Humans have never actually seen most of the galaxy that they live in. They will now.
By Ethan Denma • Dec 16, 2025
Drones Shut Down Belgian Airspace Amid Mysterious Global UFO Surge
On the night of November 4–5 the country’s main passenger hub was forced to shut down after drone sightings near the airfield.
By Milky Way News Editorial • Nov 11, 2025
Life on Mars? NASA Announces Major Discovery
Acting NASA Administrator Sean Duffy said the discovery “could be the clearest sign of life that we’ve ever found on Mars.”
By Milky Way News Editorial • Sep 10, 2025
LSD-Fungus Mystery Long Hinted at by Albert Hofmann Cracked By College Student
An undergraduate’s discovery of a hidden fungus on morning glory seeds may unlock new paths in psychedelic medicine.
By Milky Way News Editorial • Jun 5, 2025
Flying Orb Captured in Colombia Sparks Debate Over Origins
What is the "Buga Sphere?"
By Nathaniel Janowitz • May 20, 2025
Jake Barber and Skywatcher: A New Chapter in UAP Investigation?
Skywatcher may signal a pivotal moment for UAP research, claiming to blend rigorous inquiry with innovative technology and raising new questions about the boundaries of scientific investigation.
By Milky Way News Editorial • Apr 8, 2025