Scientists invented a mosquito repellent that lasts for over a week
Scientists have made a massive breakthrough in the continued fight against mosquitos. While some have turned to releasing genetically modified mosquitos designed to kill off …
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NASA’s mission to crash D.A.R.T. into an asteroid gave us an unexpected revelation
NASA’s successful mission to crash a spacecraft into an asteroid in an attempt to change its trajectory has done more than just teach us how …
Apple introduces revolutionary privacy technique for protecting sensitive data
Apple is finally introducing homomorphic encryption into its products. This cryptographic technique is new for the tech giant but will be a massive revolution for …
Complex life on Earth is older than we thought, new theory claims
Life on Earth. Where did it come from? How long has it existed here? While we’re still searching for the answers to one of those …
Scientists might’ve discovered how to make a tractor beam in real life
Scientists may have discovered how to create a real-life tractor beam using electromagnetic radiation that can draw particles toward it. The result is something very …
Revolutionary new concrete doesn’t have any cement in it
Concrete has long been one of the most common construction materials, and you can see it just about everywhere. Lately, however, some scientists have been …
Death Valley is so hot right now, it literally melted a tourist’s skin
Death Valley National Park is known for being… well, dead. The sandy dunes of the valley are still one of the most well-known attractions in …
Perseverance rover may have discovered signs of ancient life on Mars
A rock filled with veins has caught the attention of NASA scientists peering through footage from NASA’s Perseverance rover. The rock, which is nicknamed “Chevaya …
Astronomers can spot fake AI photos using tools meant to measure galaxies
Scientists have found a way to use proven galaxy-measuring techniques to spot fake AI images of celebrities. The technique adapts tools used by the Royal …
Crazy new shapeshifting battery can stretch and twist
Researchers at the Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications in China have created a shapeshifting battery that can be stretched upwards of 5,000 percent. The …
This robot dog wirelessly jams home networks during police raids
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is taking a big step into the world of robotics with the introduction of its own wireless jamming robot …
Scientists found strange ‘dark oxygen’ on the ocean floor
A new oxygen source found at the bottom of the ocean has scientists scratching their heads. The “dark oxygen,” as some have referred to it, …
These close-up images of the Sun are so crazy, you won’t believe they’re real
Some astrophotographers know when they’ve landed a killer shot, and Mark Johnston, who also happens to be a NASA solar system ambassador, has managed to …
These companies use AI to ‘resurrect’ your dead family members
An AI company may have gone too far this time. Silicon Intelligence has now created an AI capable of “resurrecting” your dead loved ones. At …
Scientists created ‘smart soil’ that grows 138% bigger crops with less water
A group of scientists have created a smart soil that can use 40 percent less water than traditional soil options. Additionally, they say that the …
Loneliness may cause food to taste bad in space, new study claims
Space is inherently lonely. Sure, the crew members of the International Space Station have fellow astronauts to work alongside, but they’re often isolated from their …
These ultra-zoomed photos of the parasites that live in pets look like something out of a horror movie
Our pets are some of our most cherished companions. But they can also be home to some pretty disgusting parasites. While it’s important to take …
Mice lived 20% longer after astounding anti-aging drug trial
Scientists have found an unlikely anti-aging drug in the form of an anti-inflammatory drug that is designed to inhibit an inflammatory molecule known as interleukin-11 …
Electric cars could be 50% lighter with these new weightless carbon fiber batteries
A recent innovation in the creation of electric vehicle batteries could potentially reduce the weight of cars and aircraft by up to 50 percent, new …
Microsoft invented a system that encrypts physical text so people can’t read over your shoulder
Microsoft is working to create a physical encrypting system that can encrypt and decrypt a document in real-time based on where the user’s eyes are …
Scientists finally figured out why we blush
Why do we blush? Is it a reaction to being embarrassed, self-conscious, mortified, or just happy? For years, scientists have tried to figure out why …
ESA sets sights on Apophis asteroid with Ramses mission
In 2029, a massive asteroid called Apophis is expected to whizz close to Earth. So close, in fact, that it will come within one tenth …
How to watch the 2024 Perseid meteor shower starting this month
One of the most impressive meteor showers of the year is set to kick off soon. If you’re interested in seeing the 2024 Perseid meteor …
Behold the fastest object humans have ever built
The Parker Solar Probe continues to break the record for the fastest human-made object ever built. The probe has been tasked with capturing a close-up …
Climate change is mucking up time more than we thought
Climate change continues to be a huge issue, with many rushing to find ways to cool down the Arctic and slow down the thawing of …
New study warns of ‘dark comets’ and the threat they could pose to Earth
Nearly invisible “dark comets” may have been responsible for bringing much of the water found on Earth to our planet ages ago. However, they could …
This is what humans might evolve to look like in the year 3000
The turn of the next millennium is still a long way off, but that hasn’t stopped scientists from simulating what future human evolution might look …
New HIV drug found to be 100% effective in human trial
The results are in, and a recent clinical trial for a preventative HIV drug has come back with shocking effectiveness. According to reports in The …
New map shows how devasted the climate is predicted to be where you live
A new climate change map shows predictions for just how devastated the future climate will be in various places around the world. The map, which …
These glitchy AI-generated videos are pure nightmare fuel, and I’m obsessed
We’ve seen a lot of promising advances in AI over the past couple of years. OpenAI’s ChatGPT has accomplished some pretty incredible things in terms …
