Physics News & Breaking Stories

NASA has appointed a new director of research into unidentified flying objects (UFOs) following a recommendation from an expert panel. The panel found no evidence of an extraterrestrial origin for these objects, but called for increased efforts to gather information on them. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson expressed his belief in the existence of life beyond Earth but said the chances of otherworldly beings visiting Earth were low. The new research director will establish a database for the evaluation of future UFO sightings. The panel's report called UFOs "one of our planet's greatest mysteries."

NASA has named a new director of research into unidentified flying objects (UFOs) or UAPs, but the agency's chief says there is no evidence of an extraterrestrial origin for these objects. However, NASA aims to increase efforts to gather information on UAPs and play a larger role in helping the Pentagon detect them. The new research director will establish a robust database for the evaluation of future UAPs.

A super blue moon will illuminate the skies above Yorkshire tonight (August 30), appearing bigger and brighter than usual.

UNC graduate student identified as active shooter, later taken into custody. Campus lockdown expected to lift soon. #ChapelHill #UNCShooting

"Did the recent earthquake in southern California have anything to do with the tropical storm? Scientific studies suggest a possible link."

Virgin Galactic successfully launched its first tourist passengers into space, marking a major milestone in the company's pursuit of space tourism. The three passengers experienced weightlessness and admired views of Earth and space before safely landing in New Mexico. This achievement fulfills a nearly two-decade-old promise by founder Richard Branson to bring tourists into space. The flight also establishes Virgin Galactic as a competitor in the suborbital space tourism sector.

Researchers from South Korea have published two papers describing the potential creation of a room-temperature superconductor known as LK-99. Superconductors are materials that exhibit near-zero electrical resistance and expel magnetic fields, allowing electric charges to move freely through them. Currently, superconductivity only occurs at extremely low temperatures and high pressures, limiting their practical applications. If the South Korean researchers' claims are validated, the room-temperature superconductor could revolutionize various industries by enabling transformative advancements at lower costs and with near-zero energy loss. However, further validation and scrutiny of the research is needed.

The UK is set to see a bigger and brighter moon on Tuesday night, known as the supermoon. The moon is at its closest point to Earth, making it appear larger and brighter than usual. The phenomenon is expected to be visible at dusk on August 1. Another supermoon will appear on August 30.

Tragic incident at Lake Lanier as a man dies from electric shock in the water. Investigation underway to identify cause. Be cautious near water!

Smoke from Canadian wildfires reaches Triad region, triggering air quality alert.

Unveiling of life-size statue of astronaut Sally Ride at Reagan Library.