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 …
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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 …
This self-cooling artificial grass may help cities fight extreme heat
A new type of self-cooling artificial grass is being used in different cities to help protect athletes from burns and heat exhaustion. The new system …
This mysterious snake is so elusive, people thought it might not even exist
Researchers scouring the mountains of Sichuan Province in southern China finally captured a glimpse of an elusive and mysterious snake that many thought might not …
This is the most impossible maze ever created
A group of scientists may have designed the world’s most difficult maze. The maze, which is highlighted in a new study featured in Physical Review …
How to instantly boost sound quality on Spotify and Apple Music
Music streaming is immensely popular—in fact, I spend most of my day with music playing while I work, as I’m sure many others do. But, …
Changes in ocean currents could destroy the planet, new study suggests
A new study published this month has highlighted the growing dangers of changes in ocean currents. According to this new research, weaker circulation in the …
New images reveal giant scar on Mars in striking detail
Mars. It is one of our closest neighboring planets—and a planet that NASA hopes to send a manned space mission to in the 2030s. This …
NASA revealed how it plans to destroy the International Space Station
The International Space Station is one of humanity’s most impressive achievements in space. Having been in orbit since 2000, the station has seen more than …
Scientists are developing special threads that can release drugs anywhere in the body
Swiss scientists have created a new type of drug-carrying thread that can help deliver drugs directly where the body needs them. This can help create …
Crazy new AI can read your mind to recreate what you’re looking at
AI could one day be out of control. At least, that seems to be the general idea behind many doomsayers about artificial intelligence. While some …
2 new species of hallucinogenic mushroom were just discovered
Researchers have discovered two new hallucinogenic mushroom species, both of which are believed to be novel species in the Psilocybe genus. The two new species, …
Polaris Dawn’s launch window has finally been revealed
Polaris Dawn stands to be the first commercial spaceflight mission with a spacewalk. Now, in a post on X, project representatives have finally shared details …
Look up: You can see the Milky Way without a telescope this summer
It’s estimated that almost 80 percent of the people who live in North America have never seen the Milky Way. That might sound like a …
Quickly cool down in the sweltering heat with this simple technique used by the US Army
With heat waves continuing to hit different parts of the world, folks everywhere will undoubtedly be looking for ways to cool down quickly. But what …
New device might finally make it easy to keep your houseplants alive
Depending on who you ask, the answer to the question “How hard is it to keep houseplants alive?” may vary. Well, this new device seems …
Scientists found a nearly indestructible moss that may survive on Mars
A nearly indestructible moss that can survive bursts of gamma rays and liquid nitrogen may be one of the keys to Mars colonization, scientists have …
This company figured out how to charge an electric car in under 5 minutes
One of the biggest pain points of electric vehicles is how long they take to charge. While we have seen some recent developments in fast-charging …
New bionic legs plug directly into a patient’s brain
Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have showcased a new type of bionic leg that can be plugged directly into the patient’s brain. …
MIT designed a soft robotic system just for packing groceries
Self-checkouts may take on a new meaning sometime in the future. Instead of having to scan the items yourself, a grocery packing robot may be …
How to watch 2 meteor showers dueling in the skies this month
Summer nights are some of the shortest of the year, and while that isn’t always great for stargazing, July isn’t lacking when it comes to …
Sleep apnea drug trial was so effective, some people stopped using CPAP machines
Testing for a new sleep apnea drug has proven exceptionally successful. Not only has the drug allowed some patients to abandon their CPAP machines entirely, …
