Watch MIT’s fascinating little robot lightning bugs take flight
Fireflies are one of the best parts of warm summer nights. The dancing, flickering lights of these tiny bugs have enamored people for centuries. Now, …
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This experimental treatment for a rare disease has a crazy side effect: A new hair color
A new experimental cystinosis treatment has proven successful but has also had an unintended side effect. According to a report, four out of five patients …
New study shows why it’s actually good to drink a beer a day
The healthiness of beer has been under scrutiny for quite a while. Some argue that even drinking two beers a day can damage your brain. …
Researchers created gene-edited hamsters full of rage in an experiment gone wrong
A group of researchers made gene-edited hamsters that were meant to be less aggressive. The researchers used CRISPR, a gene-editing platform, to remove a gene …
This 10-second test could measure your risk of death, study says
Scientists may have found a way to measure your risk of death. A new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine posits that …
Curiosity has discovered ancient rocks formed by water on Mars
Mars was not always the rocky, lifeless planet that we know it to be now. At least, all of the science seems to point towards …
Incredible up-close footage shows a thunderstorm like you’ve never seen before
Andrew McCarthy, a known astrophotographer, has captured video of a thunderstorm, unlike anything you’ve likely ever seen. He shared the video on his Instagram and …
New paper claims Jupiter may have ‘eaten’ other planets
Jupiter has been quite a mystery for astronomers over the years. Despite being the largest planet within our solar system, we know very little about …
5 planets will align in June: When and where to see the spectacular sight
The skies are giving us a rare and stunning sight this month, as a five-planet planetary parade will be visible in June of 2022. The …
A comet twice as big as Mount Everest is headed past Earth soon
A massive comet is heading towards Earth and the inner solar system. Comet C/2017 K2 (PanSTARRS) doesn’t pose a threat to Earth itself, but the …
Researchers built a laser that can supposedly run forever
Researchers have managed to create a never-ending laser they say can run forever. Unlike normal light-powered lasers, this laser draws its power from a special …
NASA’s InSight lander will sacrifice the last of its power for science
NASA’s InSight lander is running out of power. We’ve known this day was coming for some time now, as InSight has struggled with a build-up …
Crazy experiment shows humans can learn to echolocate like bats
When you think of echolocation, you probably think of bats or dolphins. But echolocation has also been used as a way for blind people to …
NASA’s Voyager probes are reaching the end of their lives
NASA’s Voyager space probes have had an amazing journey. Set against an ever-evolving backdrop that encompasses 45 years of space exploration, Voyager 1 and Voyager …
The terrifying moment a NASA astronaut drifted untethered through space
Space is terrifying. As astronauts navigate around outside space stations and their space shuttles one wrong move can send them hurtling out into a void …
Breakthrough tech can detect Alzheimer’s in a single brain scan
Scientists have developed a new breakthrough tech that can detect Alzheimer’s in a single brain scan. The tech uses machine learning and looks for structural …
Massive galaxy cluster collision sent a shock wave 1 million light-years through space
Two galaxy clusters collided, creating a massive shock wave stretching out over 1.6 million light-years long. NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory spotted the shock wave earlier …
The International Space Station had to swerve to avoid Russian space debris
The International Space Station had to change its orbit slightly to avoid Russian space debris on June 16, 2022. The debris was created by a …
Scientists discovered the most powerful pulsar ever traveling at a million mph
Scientists have discovered a pulsar ripping through space at over a million miles per hour. Researchers used NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory to image the source …
Crazy spirals of light in the sky left New Zealanders freaked out
Sunday night, stargazers in New Zealand were left baffled and somewhat terrified. As many watched, spirals of light made their way across the sky. Theories …
iOS 16 will help bypass one of the internet’s most annoying features
CAPTCHAs are the bane of every internet user. While these security tools can help identify the difference between bots and humans, they can also be …
Hubble captured this stunning photo of a gigantic galaxy cluster
Hubble has captured an image of a massive galaxy cluster known as Abell 1351. The image itself is filled with streaks of light, which the …
Dazzling video shows a massive 3-hour solar flare on the Sun
Solar flares have become more and more common in our Sun in recent months. As our star continues to flex its magnetic power, we’re sure …
NASA: Perseverance found human trash on Mars
Space is considered the final frontier for a reason. And, despite decades of studying the unknown beyond our planet, there’s still so little that we …
Scientifically proven mnemonic training method gives your brain super memory
Anyone can improve their memory using a proven scientific method the ancient Greeks and Romans developed. The idea is to create a “memory palace.” A …
Terrifying video shows autonomous robot tank blowing up cars remotely
We’ve managed to create some impressive robots over the years. From medical robots that can perform surgeries to small robots capable of jumping to new …
Train yourself to fall asleep in 2 minutes with this smart sleep hack
Almost half of all Americans report feeling sleepy during the day, at least three days out of the week. Additionally, 35.2 percent of adults in …
New study reveals how seals hunt in the deep ocean using vibrations
A new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Science has shed more light on how seals hunt in the deep ocean. The …
Researchers created an incredible app that can help detect Alzheimer’s
A group of researchers a UC San Diego has managed to make an app that can detect Alzheimer’s using an IR camera on a Pixel …
Satellite images reveal huge explosion and destruction at Chinese rocket test site
New satellite images shared on social media show evidence of a massive explosion at a Chinese rocket launch site. The Chinese rocket explosion took place …
