There’s so much going on in this breathtaking new Hubble photo you could stare at it for years
NASA has lots and lots of hardware floating around in space, orbiting planets, and cruising around Mars, and when it wants to show off its …
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Farmers are shooting lasers at birds to save their crops
Okay, okay, I know the future has, so far, been kind of lame in a lot of ways. Back in the 1950s, everyone assumed that …
How and when to view tonight’s gorgeous ‘Beaver Moon’
This year has been packed with plenty of sights for skywatchers to enjoy, including the epic total solar eclipse from back in August, but there’s …
Space makes astronauts’ brains move, and scientists can’t tell if that’s bad or not
If you were about to embark on a journey into outer space there’s probably plenty of things that would be running through your mind. Whether …
Hoard of venomous sea creatures covers Australian shore and it’s a terrifying sight
Running into a single Portuguese Man O’ War can be an extremely frightening experience. With a bubbly top that keeps them afloat and jellyfish-like tentacles …
Think your printer sucks? The one aboard the ISS is even worse, but it’s finally getting an upgrade
If you have any kind of a computer setup at home there’s a really good chance you also have a printer. And, if you have …
Dinosaur-killing asteroid could hold the cure for cancer
Being diagnosed with cancer doesn’t necessarily carry the same weight as it did a few decades ago, and treatments today have increased the survival rates …
Archaeologists shocked at discovery of massive hidden room inside Egypt’s Great Pyramid
As the subject of intense research for centuries, you might think Egypt’s massive pyramids have already spill all of their secrets, but it appears that’s …
Scientists now claim aliens might be a lot like humans
You don’t have to have be a huge sci-fi buff to know that depictions of aliens in movies, video games, and books are almost always …
Scientists make massive discovery of 20 new, possibly life-supporting planets
The Kepler space telescope has already made an absolutely incredible number of discoveries during its eight-or-so years spying the skies, and it just delivered what …
NASA’s next Mars rover will have 23 eyes
If you thought the Mars Curiosity rover — which has already delivered some incredible insights about Mars and even figured out how to use its …
Long-lost golden salamander spotted alive for the first time in 42 years
If an animal completely disappears for over 40 years, it’s usually a safe bet to consider them extinct. That wasn’t exactly the case with the …
Nvidia’s AI can now create ‘photos’ of people who don’t even exist, and they look perfectly real
The people in the images above have two things in common. First, they’re all attractive in a “seen on the red carpet” kind of way, …
Humans living forever is ‘impossible’ according to science
If you’ve been hoping that science would find a way to beat aging before you enter your twilight years I’ve got some pretty bad news …
The massive asteroid that killed the dinosaurs was even more devastating than anyone imagined
The massive asteroid that is thought to have wiped out the dinosaurs was one of the most significant events in Earth’s history, and without it …
Massive ‘monster planet’ found orbiting puny star leaves astronomers stunned
Astronomers have been making something of a habit of discovering exoplanets as of late. Spotting the telltale signs of a planet orbiting a far-away star …
FDA issues dire warning against black licorice for Halloween
Well, it’s Halloween, which means that if there’s one day of the year where you’re going to load up on sweets it’s probably today. If …
Researchers uncover massive prehistoric “sea monster” measuring nearly 20 feet
The oceans of modern day Earth are scary enough already, with all kinds of creatures that could make your blood run cold if you accidentally …
Here’s some glow-in-the-dark ‘Plutonium’ soap that will make your showers slightly less boring
Your bathroom is probably the most boring place in your house — unless you’re one of those people that has the multi-person walk-in showers with …
NASA just dropped an incredible playlist of spooky sounds recorded in space, just in time for Halloween
We all already know that there are lots and lots of spooky places here on Earth. That weird abandoned house a few blocks over might …
Carbon dioxide levels are the highest in 3 million years
Despite the increasing number of regulations and guidelines related to the burning of fossil fuels — as well as the spike in green technologies including …
Doctor uses iPhone accessory to diagnose his own cancer
We rely on doctors to take care of us and figure out what’s wrong with us when we’re not feeling 100%, but what happens when …
Walmart is deploying in-store autonomous robots in over 50 locations
Ever try to get some help from an associate at a big box store only to get a blank stare in return? Now you’ll be …
Astronomers discover blistering planet where sunscreen falls from the sky like snow
The little we already know about exoplanets — that is, planets we’ve spotted or detected outside of our own Solar System — paints many of …
Something weird flew past Earth and scientists still don’t know what it was
When it comes to the objects floating around in our solar system, scientists have a pretty good handle on what they all are. Aside from …
Is this a crashed alien spaceship on Mars?
Amateur paranormal investigators routinely claim that they’ve spotted signs of ancient alien civilizations in material published by NASA — from “alien skulls” to structures that …
This new dinosaur is basically a Pokemon
Imagine this: a large, feathered reptile with bold stripes and a colorful, raccoon-like face. Sound like something you’d probably see roaming around the world of …
The plague is back, and it’s going on a rampage
The word “plague” conjures up images of bodies piled high and creepy doctors donning long, beaked masks, but while modern day cases of the disease …
Scientists built virtual human brain cells that actually work
For centuries, scientists who have dedicated their lives to studying the human brain have attempted to unlock its mysteries. The role the brain plays in …
Mother Nature to the rescue? Study shows coral likes to eat plastic waste
When you really think about it, humans are dumb, messy animals. Our trash has found it way to every corner of the planet, from the …
