Is this the ugliest flower on the planet?
A new species of orchid was discovered in Madagascar this year and it might be the ugliest flower on the face of the Earth. The …
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Over a million people helped decide that this is the funniest joke ever
In a new video by AsapSCIENCE, the science of comedy humor is discussed, including what is statistically the best joke ever. Researchers have found the …
If you have this popular holiday treat in your house, throw it away
A popular holiday treat that was sold in Trader Joe’s stores across multiple states is now being recalled due to an undeclared allergen. The product, …
Nobody knew that alligators could regrow their own tails
New research reveals that juvenile alligators are capable of regrowing large portions of their tail if they lose it to a predator or other danger. …
An ancient wolf pup was just found frozen in Canada
The remains of a very young wolf pup were found in Canada, and the animal is thought to be roughly 57,000 years old. The pup …
This is the most annoying word, according to just about everyone
The results of a recent poll have revealed the most annoying word in the English language, as tallied by the Marist Institute for Public Opinion. …
Scientists found a bacteria that could keep you from overeating
A bacteria has been identified as playing a big role in regulating triggers for hunger in obese individuals, according to a new study. The bacteria …
Whatever you do, don’t eat these frozen meals
Lean Cuisine prepared frozen meals are being recalled due to the potential for foreign matter contamination. The meals, which were shipped and sold across the …
Will your future meals include food made of chicken feathers?
A researcher in Thailand is working to transform the protein found in chicken feathers into some kind of edible food. His work was inspired by …
Is Mars drawing pictures for us?
High winds have carved interesting shapes into the Martian south pole, including what appears to be an angel and a massive red heart. Images of …
This ‘Crazy Beast’ roamed Earth 66 million years ago
A mammal that lived 66 million years ago has been named “crazy beast” due to its extremely bizarre body makeup. The creature is like a …
SpaceX forced to push back spy satellite launch for a second time
SpaceX was hoping to launch a spy satellite for the US government on Thursday, but that launch was delayed until Friday, and it’s just been …
Avoid this fast food burger at all costs
Fast food is almost always something to avoid if you’re hoping to eat healthily, but some items are worse than others. Author and registered dietician …
Scientists reinvent the atomic clock, making it far more accurate
Scientists from MIT have developed what they believe is the most accurate atomic clock ever constructed. The clock, which utilizes quantum entanglement of atoms and …
Marsquakes are nothing like earthquakes, and NASA is surprised
NASA’s Mars InSight lander has provided NASA with some interesting insights into the workings of the Red Planet. One of the most surprising things is …
Scientists heard a radio signal from an exoplanet for the first time
A team of scientists believes they may have detected radio emission from a distant exoplanet, which would be a first. The planet is roughly 51 …
SpaceX will wrap up 2020 with the launch of a US spy satellite
SpaceX’s launch slate will wrap up shortly — currently slated for Friday after a delay on Thursday — with the launch of a US spy …
If you have these popular beans in your house, throw them out now
Trader Joe’s is issuing a recall of its edamame due to the potential of contamination with Listeria. Listeria can produce a number of uncomfortable symptoms …
Air quality has dramatically improved due to the pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has forced many people to remain home for work, reduced commuting, and other outdoor activities. NASA satellites tracking thermal data and environmental …
This failing radio telescope in Puerto Rico is collapsing under its own weight
The historic Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico has had a rough year after a partial collapse in August. Two additional collapses have now occurred, and …
China’s Chang’e 5 spacecraft sticks its landing on the Moon
China’s ambitious Chang’e 5 mission to the Moon successfully landed at its intended destination. The mission will take samples from the surface of the Moon …
Another monolith appeared, this time in Romania, but it’s gone already
A second metal monolith made an appearance, popping up in Romania shortly after the original Utah monolith disappeared. Nobody has taken responsibility for the second …
This alien-looking creature is actually a new species of jelly
An entirely new species of jelly was discovered using high-definition video during an expedition back in 2015. The creature was able to be classified as …
Watch a fireball light up the skies over Japan
A piece of space debris fell to Earth over Japan on Sunday morning, lighting up the night sky with a brilliant flash. The fireball was …
‘Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’ review: Hotter than you’d think
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War builds on the foundations of the series but doesn’t branch out as much as one might like. The …
This is the smelliest state in the United States
A new state ranking reveals how smelly each state in the United States is. Thinks like landfills, methane emissions, and cropland were all factored into …
Novel CRISPR system can stop cancer in its tracks
Scientists have developed a new system using the CRISPR genome-editing system to attack and kill cancer cells. The system targets cancel cells directly and, like …
It’s time to decide if we’re willing to eat human meat or not
A team of scientists has developed a conceptual “kit” to grow your own meat at home using human cells. The team wants to draw attention …
A ‘fossil galaxy’ was hiding in plain sight within the Milky Way
Scientists have discovered the remains of an ancient “fossil galaxy” hiding inside of our own Milky Way. The galaxy is what’s left of a very …
Scientists actually reversed human aging using a revolutionary new treatment
Scientists have developed a new therapy that they say can actually reverse aging on a genetic level. By having participants breathe pure oxygen in a …
