Medical implants could be a future target for hackers, doctors warn
As the technology that powers medical implants grows more and more complex, researchers warn that they could become a prime target for cybersecurity intrusions. A …
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Scientists hatch a baby dumbo octopus for the first time, and it’s melting everyone’s hearts
Earth’s oceans are filled with creatures that range from deadly and dangerous to cute and curious. Some are familiar, while others are downright bizarre. The …
New dinosaurs are being discovered in record numbers, and it’s changing everything we thought we knew
Every kid grows up loving dinosaurs. As we grow older we listen to science teachers explain how dinosaurs lived and died, we watch documentaries about …
There’s something wrong with NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter
NASA has had an incredible streak of good luck as of late with spacecraft that have far outlived their expectations. Cassini at Saturn, the Opportunity …
Jupiter’s Great Red Spot may be dying, and could disappear within our lifetimes
With the exception of Saturn and its iconic rings, Jupiter is probably the most recognizable planet in our Solar System. Its long, thick stripes are …
Giant rodents are invading the West Coast
No populated area is without its share of mice, rats, and other pesky pests, but the West Coast is dealing with an influx of supersized …
Dog food recall: Here are all the brands and products being withdrawn
The J.M. Smucker Company announced last week that it was recalling a number of popular pet food products after it was revealed that they may …
NASA’s Opportunity rover just discovered possible evidence of water on Mars
Mars is a big, dusty, dry ball of rock, sand, and dust… we think. Believe it or not, despite the fact that NASA has several …
A colossal Neptunian storm just vanished before our eyes
You don’t have to look far for fresh news about Mars, Saturn, or Jupiter these days, but Neptune doesn’t always get the same kind of …
NASA just discovered nearly 100 new alien planets as the search for life heats up
NASA’s Kepler space telescope was launched for the purpose of finding new objects, like planets, far off in space, and it has done its job …
Major dog food brands recalls shipments tainted with euthanasia drug
Shipments of a handful of major dog food brands are being frozen as samples have tested positive for a drug commonly used to euthanize animals. …
NASA is going to return an ancient Mars rock to its home planet
An incredibly old Martian relic will soon be headed back from the planet where it originated thanks to the Mars 2020 mission. The space agency …
Meteorite hunting is big business, and this chunk just sold for nearly $250,000
Money might not grow on trees, but it most certainly does fall from the sky. Meteorite hunting might sound like a quirky pastime but it …
You can now not buy the Essential Phone in three brand-new colors
The Essential Phone was supposed to revolutionize Android handsets. It was supposed to be the ultimate hardware reboot for hardcore Android fans. It was supposed …
Solar storm expected to reach Earth today – here’s what you need to know
The Sun is pretty important to life as we know it. After all, we wouldn’t be here without it, but it also gives us a …
The FDA just approved the first-ever blood test that can diagnose concussions
The human body can become damaged in a seemingly endless number of ways, but doctors have long known that brain trauma is particularly dire. It …
Photographer captures award-winning image of sunken WWII trucks and cycles frozen in time
An photo captured deep inside the hull of a British ship sunken during World War II just took home the top prize for Underwater Photographer …
Bizarre snow spirals are forming in the wondrous land we call Canada
If you love snow, Canada is a pretty fantastic place to be, but a strange phenomenon is being observed in some parts of the country …
Woman tries to sleep off a headache, somehow wakes up with a British accent instead
A pounding migraine headache is a pretty dreadful experience. Over-the-counter painkillers often come up well short of relieving the discomfort and sometimes the only thing …
Feast your eyes on the first ever photo of a single atom hovering in thin air
If you paid attention in science class you know that atoms make up everything. They’re the smallest unit of matter, and everything you’ve ever touched, …
Researchers prove that money does indeed buy happiness
You’ve no doubt heard the old saying “money can’t buy happiness” at least a few times over the years, but new research suggests that it’s …
Archaeologists make hellish discovery of human skulls mounted on stakes in Sweden
The image of a decapitated human head mounted on a stake is something you’d probably associate with Game of Thrones, or gritty medieval tales of intimidation …
Ancient fossilized mammoth tracks tell a tragic tale, but reveal a family bond
Over centuries, paleontologists have been able to paint a pretty vivid picture of what life was like on Earth before humans arrived, but long-extinct creatures …
Woman goes horseback riding, ends up with 14 parasitic worms in her eye
In the latest example of why you should never go outside or do anything besides binge Netflix shows all day, an Oregon woman was discovered …
SpaceX reveals why Falcon Heavy’s center booster crashed into the ocean
Last week’s launch of SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy was incredible for so many reasons, not least of which was Elon Musk’s extremely low expectations for the …
That bizarre ‘alien probe’ asteroid is spinning and scientists can only guess as to why
Hey, so, remember that really bizarre cigar-shaped asteroid that flew through our Solar System late last year? It whipped around the Sun and back out …
Elon Musk also sent a Hot Wheels toy into space on Falcon Heavy, and now prices are skyrocketing
Last week, Elon Musk’s SpaceX sent its Falcon Heavy rocket into the heavens. On board was Musk’s own personal Tesla Roadster, acting as a dummy …
NASA releases images captured at a record-breaking 3.79 billion miles from Earth
NASA has a whole lot of fancy image-gathering hardware on Earth and in space, and we’ve seen countless of stunning snapshots taken from here on …
NASA is going to send a submarine to Saturn’s sea-covered Titan
The majority of Earth is covered in an ocean of liquid water, but the other worlds in our Solar System are a whole lot different. …
Parkinson’s breakthrough could come from mind-controlling wasp venom
Getting stung by an emerald cockroach wasp isn’t a fun time, especially if you’re one of the cockroaches that the wasp is notorious for hunting. …
