MIT scientist ran Doom on E. coli cells in an experiment that sounds like sci-fi
It’s crazy to think of how far video games have come since the original Doom release in 1993. But, as iconic of a game as …
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This zombie fern can reanimate its dead leaves to keep itself fed
Researchers have made a shocking discovery. According to a new study published in Ecology, scientists have discovered a “zombie fern” in Panama that reanimates its …
Scientists can use spiderwebs to learn more about environmental DNA
Life on Earth is a rich and beautiful thing. But there’s a lot that is changing and even fraying thanks to the effect that human-caused …
Plastic waste is so bad hermit crabs are using plastic for shells now
Plastic waste is at an all-time high, with reports of tiny plastic falling from the sky even being seen as recently as 2020. But as …
Crazy experiment kept a pig brain alive for hours with no body
In what just might be one of the most horrifying scientific twists of the year, scientists have managed to keep a pig brain alive for …
Climate change is making it harder for trees to ‘breathe’
A new study highlights just how much climate change is affecting our trees. According to new research, which was recently published in Proceedings of the …
Solar maximum could make the 2024 solar eclipse even more astounding
2024’s total eclipse, which will be the last total solar eclipse in the U.S. until 2045, will be quite the spectacle when it happens in …
Scientists find ‘seeds of life’ in samples from asteroid Ryugu
Samples taken from the asteroid Ryugu contain traces of comet particles, which some researchers say could be the “seeds of life.” The samples were originally …
This is the most detailed X-ray map of the universe ever
Space is a really big place. In fact, our universe is more massive and expansive than we can probably ever fully understand. To give us …
3 tools you’ll need to watch April’s total solar eclipse in person
The upcoming April 8 total solar eclipse will be the last total solar eclipse that the U.S. will see until 2045, making it quite an …
Photographer captures shot of rare aurora curls over Iceland
A photographer watching the night sky in Iceland has captured beautiful images of rare “aurora curls,” where the light appears to vibrate along with the …
Confusion, not attraction, draws insects to light, new research shows
For decades, scientists have believed that insects were attracted to bright, artificial light. This has spurred the creation of countless “insect lights” designed to attract …
Astronomers just discovered 18 new black holes gorging themselves on nearby stars
A recently published study in The Astrophysical Journal details 18 new black holes discovered eating away at nearby stars. The black holes were found when …
Hubble hits new milestone in search for water in space
Astronomers have been searching for years to find evidence of water in space. Despite all of that hard work, discovering that evidence has been incredibly …
Webb captures spellbinding images of 19 spiral galaxies
The James Webb space telescope has amassed what the ESA is calling a “treasure trove” of new images of spiral galaxies. While the images themselves …
3 ways Ingenuity has changed how we will explore other worlds
It’s impossible to know the future, and yet, I’m confident that Ingenuity’s impact on how we explore space will be significant. The little Mars-bound helicopter …
Japan’s stranded Moon lander is back online; JAXA shares first SLIM images
After nine days of sitting on its nose on the lunar surface, Japan’s upside-down Moon lander has finally found power. The “moon sniper,” as the …
New study raises concerns over food grown in space
A new report published in Scientific Reports could change everything about our plans for space-grown food like lettuce and other leafy greens. While vital to …
This map shows where billions of cicadas will start emerging this spring
Cicadas are somewhat bothersome creatures. They spend 13 to 17 years (depending on the brood) in the ground, eating away at the sugar found in …
This EV battery can fully charge in just 5 minutes
One of the biggest hurdles in getting more people to adopt electric vehicles is how slowly they recharge. While EV chargers have come a long …
This AI app can replace anything in a photo and it is terrifying
A new AI app just dropped that lets you replace anything in a photograph. The tool, which is appropriately named ReplaceAnything, can currently be tested …
Google made an AI doctor that can help diagnose patients
The medical industry is one of the toughest for patients to navigate, especially if you’re dealing with a situation that requires a specialty doctor, as …
Bold new study may change everything we thought we knew about how old the universe is
A new study could challenge our current understanding of the universe’s age. According to a new study published in Nature Astronomy, the universe may not …
Climate change may be to blame for Amazon’s record-breaking drought
The Amazon rainforest is one of our planet’s most vital defenses against global warming. However, that defense is now being ravaged by the very thing …
Fortnite is finally coming back to iOS via the new Epic Games Store app, but only in Europe
iOS users in Europe will be able to download Fortnite on iOS later this year. The move will come as Epic Games prepares to release …
First photo of SLIM lander on lunar surface reveals why it’s having problems
Earlier this month, Japan’s highly-anticipated moon mission, the SLIM lander (Smart Lander for Investigating Moon), successfully landed on the lunar surface with pinpoint precision. However, …
Why NASA advised Astrobotic not to send Peregrine to the Moon
Last week, the space world watched in horror and disbelief as the first U.S. lunar lander since Apollo lifted off for the moon and immediately …
Asteroid discovered mere hours before it exploded over Berlin
Early on January 21, an asteroid explosion over Berlin caught the world by surprise. While it wasn’t the first time an asteroid exploded over a …
A solar storm could be headed for Earth today: What you need to know
Earth could be in store for a solar storm today, reports seem to indicate. According to Earth.com, radio blackouts were detected yesterday after a solar …
ESA finds Martian water reservoir that’s two-miles deep
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) spacecraft, the Mars Express, has located a Martian water reservoir that is almost two miles deep. The reservoir is made …
