NASA’s Voyager 1 probe is finally making sense again
After five months of gibberish, Voyager 1 is finally talking to NASA again. The 46-year-old probe randomly started submitting funky data to NASA back in …
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Scientists watched a once-in-a-lifetime evolutionary event happen right before their eyes
Scientists have watched two lifeforms merge in a once-in-a-lifetime evolutionary event. The event is so rare that scientists say it has only ever happened twice …
This insane home security camera blasts intruders with paintballs
If you’re tired of your home security cameras not providing quite enough protection, then a Slovenian startup could soon offer something a bit more violent. …
Groundbreaking hydrogel can remove microplastics from water
A newly developed hydrogel can safely remove microplastics from water, a study reveals. The study is published in Nanoscale, and it highlights the importance of …
This is your last chance to see the ‘devil comet’ until 2095
Despite having already passed by Earth, the “Devil comet” has remained visible in the night sky for skywatchers who knew where they were looking. Now, …
Uranus is even more mysterious than we thought
New research into Uranus and Neptune has revealed some striking information. Much about these two ice giants is still unknown, with missions to explore them …
This company makes an AI exoskeleton to give people superhuman power
If you were curious when we’d start to see more AI exoskeletons promising to completely change how we do physical activities, you don’t have to …
Researchers found an algorithm that can potentially double the life of existing Li-ion batteries
A new charging algorithm could help double the life of lithium-ion batteries. Despite being one of the best options we have right now, lithium-ion batteries …
Astronomers uncover the heaviest black hole in our galaxy and it’s in our cosmic backyard
Black holes are a dime a dozen in the cosmos. These destructive and terrifying cosmic objects appear everywhere, including at the center of our galaxy. …
NASA struggling to find new plan to make Mars Sample Return work
One of NASA’s biggest space missions is in deep trouble. The Mars Sample Return mission is currently on track to be one of the biggest …
ISS space junk crashed into a man’s house in Florida, sparking more concerns over space junk
In March of 2021, NASA ground controllers released a cargo pallet of aging nickel hydride batteries from the ISS, the space agency shared in a …
This is the most stunning 2024 eclipse photo I’ve seen
The 2024 solar eclipse was a brilliant cosmic display. While I didn’t get to see the totality for myself (I was out of town at …
Largest gamma-radiation burst ever recorded spills its secrets
Back in October of 2022, astronomers around the world were baffled and awed by the largest gamma-radiation burst we’ve ever recorded. The burst was so …
You can watch an asteroid pass Earth this week
A 2,000-foot-long asteroid stormed past Earth this morning. The asteroid in question is 2013 NK4. It’s almost twice as big as the doomsday asteroid Apophis, …
This insanely fast rocket-powered drone can almost reach Mach 1
Engineers have successfully flown a superfast drone that can reach close to Mach 1, which is the speed of sound. The drone is able to …
This company uses AI to create photos out of nothing but your memories
A company is now using memories to create AI-generated photos. It’s part of the Synthetic Memories project’s ongoing work to help people recover their lost …
Researchers made a holographic display from a plain old iPhone 14 screen
Science fiction often relies heavily on holographics to showcase the future of technology. For the most part, though, holographic tech has always seemed a bit …
DARPA’s mysterious Manta Ray could be the future of underwater drones
A new underwater drone could let long-range military missions hide in plain sight. Northrop Grumman built the craft for the Defense Advanced Projects Research Agency …
The next total solar eclipse won’t happen until 2026
I was unfortunately outside the path of totality when the April 2024 eclipse happened, but the small partial eclipse I did get to see was …
Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to see a rare star explosion
Skywatchers have one big thing to look forward to beyond April’s total solar eclipse. Astronomers say that the stars of T Coronae Borealis or T …
Scientists show off gravity-defying breakthrough in magnetic levitation research
Researchers may have unlocked the potential for gravity-free technology. A new study published in Applied Physics Letters highlights how researchers have made huge breakthroughs in …
7 things you can do with AI beyond just talking to it
With the success of chatbots like AI, Claude, and Gemini, there’s a good chance you think that generative AI is only good for chatting and …
This free app claims it can tell if someone is lying
What if an app on your smartphone could verify that someone is telling you the truth? That seems to be the idea behind a lie …
Construction on the first EV charging highway will start this month
Purdue University and the Indiana Department of Transportation are coming together for quite the partnership. The two groups will band together to create the first …
Revolutionary new power tech can transmit electricity through glass to your outdoor devices
A California-based inventor has come up with a better way to power your outdoor devices. The revolutionary tech builds off the inductive coupling tech found …
New tech will let wind turbines build themselves
A new self-building wind turbine could completely revolutionize the wind energy industry. The WindSpider crane, which was developed by WindSpider, is a new and scaleable …
How to make sure your eclipse glasses are actually safe to use
With April’s total solar eclipse being the last one that we’ll see in the U.S. for the next couple of decades, tons of folks are …
Our landfills are destroying the Earth, study shows
Our landfills are much bigger climate change drivers than we previously believed, a new study has shown. In the paper, researchers argue that decades of …
4 free NVIDIA courses to help you master AI like ChatGPT and more
AI has become a mainstay in our world, and as LLMs like GPT continue to improve alongside chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini, they’re going to …
Scientists made implantable batteries that are powered by your body’s oxygen
Pacemakers and other devices that go into your body often rely on batteries that need to be replaced or recharged in some way. However, a …
