We’re now just one month away from the Perseverance rover’s landing
After several months of traveling through space, NASA’s Perseverance rover and other science instruments are now just one month away from their landing date on …
Articles by Mike Wehner
Can you guess the most corrupt state in the United States?
In the worlds of politics and big business, corruption is a huge issue, and you never quite know who you can trust and who is …
NASA’s SLS rocket test wasn’t a great look
NASA’s long-awaited Space Launch System (SLS) was tested in Mississippi this past weekend. The core stage of the rocket, which is the part that will …
If you have these vegetables in your fridge, throw them away now
Publix, one of the most popular grocery store chains in the United States, has issued a recall of three different varieties of prepared vegetables. Publix-branded …
Naked fugitive caught after building a nest in a tree
A fugitive in Australia has been brought to justice after surviving for several days lost in a mangrove swamp surrounded by crocodiles. The man, who …
Massachusetts may soon get an official state dinosaur
A state lawmaker in Massachusetts wants the state to decide on and declare an official state dinosaur. State Representative Jack Lewis is preparing to file …
If you have any of this spray paint, stop using it immediately
A popular brand of spray paint has initiated a recall of some of its cans due to the potential for them to explode. The bottoms …
Boeing will pay $2.5 billion for the 737 Max fiasco
Boeing’s 737 Max jets were involved in two fatal crashes and were ultimately grounded worldwide over safety concerns. The company has now agreed to pay …
Mars is wobbling, and scientists have questions
Using data collected over 18 years of observations, scientists now say that the planet Mars is wobbling. The planet’s wiggling results in its poles moving …
A new processing technique could easily convert plastic waste to fuel
Plastic waste is one of the most serious pollution problems on the planet. Plastics are hard to break down and can last for decades in …
If you own one of these massage guns, return it immediately
A popular model of massage gun sold exclusively by Costco is now being recalled. The massagers, made by Massimo, have an issue with their rechargeable …
NASA’s next asteroid mission is taking shape
NASA is currently preparing for its next asteroid-visiting missing which is set to launch this year. The mission, which will see a spacecraft named Lucy …
Even Earth couldn’t wait for 2020 to end, so it sped up
A day on Earth is determined by how long it takes for the planet to complete an entire revolution about its axis. In 2020, the …
Should we stop visiting the Moon’s poles?
The Moon has water ice hiding near its poles, which is something that is a fairly recent discovery. The ice could hold clues about where …
Undeclared allergens spark recall of popular salad kit
A popular brand of prepared salad kit sold in grocery stores across many states has now been recalled due to undeclared allergens. The salads, under …
Passenger aboard flight to New Jersey has mystery ‘bushmeat’ seized
An airline passenger traveling from the African country of Ghana to New Jersey brought with him approximately nine pounds of mysterious meat of unknown origin. …
Astronauts were allowed to eat veggies grown in space
Astronauts living aboard the International Space Station had the opportunity to taste-test some food that was grown in their own orbiting laboratory. Radishes grown on …
Illegal elephant ivory is selling on eBay
The buying and selling of illegal elephant ivory is a major problem online, and even sites like eBay appear to be unable to stop it. …
Why fluoride might be just what we need to fight superbug spread
Scientists have warned us about the emergence of antibiotic-resistant “superbug” bacteria becoming more and more prevalent. New research suggests that in the biotech industry, antibiotic …
Semi crashes in Alaska, feeding thousands in the process
A semi truck carrying tens of thousands of pounds of food ended up in a ditch in Alaska. The food was still salvageable, but the …
Here’s a good reason to never, ever share your earbuds
Ear infections can come in many forms, but one man in Vietnam probably had one of the worst kinds of infections you can have. The …
Harmful carcinogen found in popular diabetes med sparks recall
A popular generic medication used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes is being recalled by the manufacturer. The product may contain elevated levels of …
Living near Proxima Centauri might be impossible
The nearby star Proxima Centauri has long been considered a potential place to search for extraterrestrial life. The more we learn about the star, the …
Sword missing for 40 years finally returned by thief
A man that stole a sword from the statue of a Revolutionary War general in 1980 has returned the sword and apologized for his theft. …
Invasive clams have forced Montana to drain an entire lake
An invasive species of clam have invaded a Montana lake, and the state’s environmental officials have a plan to defeat them. The state is planning …
Alien space junk may have passed through our solar system, professor says
The mysterious, cigar-shaped asteroid that zipped through our solar system back in 2017 may have been a piece of alien space junk. Harvard professor Avi …
There’s a massive new recall of kids’ clothing sold at Target stores
A massive recall of child and infant clothing sold at Target stores has been announced. The recall — actually two separate recalls announced on the …
A gang of squirrels is terrorizing people in New York City
A Queens neighborhood in NYC is apparently a hot spot for squirrel attacks, with some residents getting into physical altercations with the animals. Photos from …
Flat Earthers tried to sail to the edge of the world… and you can totally guess how it went
A pair of “Flat Earth” believers from Italy wanted to prove that our planet is actually a flat disk by sailing to what they believed …
If you quit eating red meat, you could reap these benefits
If you’re looking to make your diet more healthy, there are lots of changes you could make, including cutting out red meat in favor of …
