NASA’s new Mars rover is hearing vibrations in space
NASA recorded audio from its Perseverance rover that is currently headed to Mars. The audio is largely vibrations traveling through the rover’s body and being …
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After suffering severe damage, Arecibo’s radio telescope will be destroyed
The Arecibo Observatory radio telescope will be destroyed following a series of structural failures and resulting damage. The telescope has been operating for 57 years. …
A gorgeous new blue mineral has been discovered in Russia
A new mineral has been discovered near a volcano in Russia. Researchers found the bright bluish-green mineral near the Tolbachik volcano in Russia, and it’s …
Dueling T. rex and Triceratops are frozen in time, locked in battle
The North Carolina Museum of Natural History will be putting a pair of “Dueling Dinosaurs” on display in 2022. The two creatures — a Tyrannosaurus …
The ISS will soon get bigger, and the Russians are preparing for it
Russians are performing a spacewalk today to prepare for the addition of a new science module to the ISS. The module will replace an aging …
A repeating signal has been detected within our own galaxy
A blast of radio energy called a fast radio burst has been detected repeating within our own galaxy. FRBs are believed to be caused by …
Rocket launch failure may have been a simple human error
A preliminary investigation into the failure of a Vega rocket launched on Monday suggests human error was the cause. The rocket’s upper stage likely suffered …
If you have any of this in your freezer, throw it out
A mac & cheese product is being recalled for a bizarre reason: It’s not actually mac & cheese at all. Mislabeled boxes of Stuffed Foods …
This ‘liquid’ Moon telescope might actually be worth it
A group of astronomers has been studying a 2008 proposal to build a telescope on the Moon. The telescope would be capable of peering back …
The deepest parts of Earth’s oceans are packed with toxic mercury
New research suggests that the deepest reaches of Earth’s oceans are being contaminated by mercury created by human activity. The mercury is likely being soaked …
Suspect evaded FBI for half an hour by jumping in a lake with a ‘sea scooter’
A suspect wanted by the FBI attempted to escape capture by riding a submersible ‘sea scooter’ in a California lake. Matthew Piercey was wanted in …
How did astronomers miss this asteroid that just almost hit Earth?
A small asteroid made an extremely close pass of Earth recently and wasn’t detected until after it had already passed. The asteroid known as 2020 …
How deadly is your state? This list will tell you
A ranking of the deadliest states in the United States takes into account various causes of mortality including COVID-19. The rankings show which states are …
If you have this dog food, throw it out immediately
Dozens of cases of raw dog food have been recalled over the presence of Salmonella. The dog food was sold across multiple states and individuals …
NASA’s Curiosity rover snaps gorgeous selfie as Perseverance nears
NASA’s Mars Curiosity rover has been exploring the Red Planet for the better part of the decade, and it’s still doing great work. The rover …
Researchers invented a device that can quickly sober you up
Scientists have invented a new system that allows a person to breathe themselves sober. By ensuring that person doesn’t hyperventilate while breathing faster than usual, …
Uranus may leak gas into space at least once a day
A new study that modeled Uranus and its magnetosphere suggest that, when the planet is at the correct angle, solars winds can enter the magnetosphere …
This Thanksgiving staple was just recalled, so throw it out if you have any
The USDA is issuing an alert regarding beef stock that wasn’t properly inspected when it was imported into the United States. Food safety inspectors didn’t …
There’s no explanation for this weird, glowing ball hovering over a forest in Mexico
A strange glowing orb appeared over a forest in Guadalajara, Mexico in 2017, and video of the incident is starting to gain attention. The object …
Razer Iskur review: It was only a matter of time
Razer’s first gaming chair includes a suite of features found on the most premium chairs on the market. The exclusive active lumbar support system helps …
Get ready to learn more about Martian weather
NASA wants to better understand the weather of Mars and its new Perseverance rover should help with that. Scientists are eager to learn about the …
Here are the cheapest states in the United States
How expensive is your state? You might be surprised to learn what the most and least expensive states in the US really are. Sure, California …
Can you guess the dirtiest thing in your bathroom? (Hint: It’s not the toilet)
Believe it or not, your toilet, faucet, or door handle aren’t the most germ-ridden parts of your bathroom, according to a small-scale study. Swabs of …
Scientists spotted an explosion so intense it defies explanation
Scientists using the Hubble Space Telescope have detected an explosion that defies their expectations. The event was the collision of two neutron stars, or at …
Two bears killed after accidentally ending up on Russian submarine
A video showing a mother bear and cub being killed after climbing on top of a Russian nuclear has gone viral. The killing was carried …
Coffee is a health drink, and here’s how much you should be consuming
Researchers have long studied the potential health effects of coffee. With nearly 100 studies on the books, scientists can now say with certainty that coffee …
These candles are being recalled because they’re too intense
Kohl’s stores nationwide are recalling over half a million candles because they could start a fire in your home. The candles are apparently too intense, …
Here’s why Jupiter’s moon Europa spews water into space
Europa, a moon of Jupiter, is one of the few places in our solar system where we might be able to find life. New research …
You’ll never guess what’s hiding beneath Greenland’s ice sheet
Scientists have discovered a massive lake bed hiding deep beneath Greenland’s thick sheet of ice. The lake would have covered 2,700 square miles, though it’s …
SpaceX just scored a historic first from NASA
NASA has officially certified SpaceX’s Crew Dragon for future use in crewed missions to space. Crew Dragon becomes the first spacecraft from the Commercial Crew …
