This bug can survive being run over by a car, but how?
Researchers studying a special kind of beetle have discovered that it has an incredibly rugged exoskeleton that allows it to withstand extreme pressure. The diabolical …
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I bet these astronauts don’t even want to come back to Earth
Astronauts that traveled to the International Space Station back in April will be coming back to Earth this week. The three-person crew will return to …
Study says this is the #1 thing that causes you to gain weight
A new study focused on how the body reacts to diets and lifestyle changes suggests that visual and olfactory stimuli may be a major factor …
Watch as NASA samples an asteroid for the first time
NASA is finally ready to command its OSIRIS-REx asteroid probe to grab a sample of the space rock Bennu. The maneuver will be performed this …
The ISS astronauts had one heck of a night last night
The International Space Station had a number of breakdowns and malfunctions on Monday night. A toilet, oven, and oxygen supply system all broke down within …
The CDC just gave everyone an excuse to skip Thanksgiving
The CDC has issued its recommendations for staying safe during Thanksgiving in the middle of the pandemic. Keeping gatherings small, with those in your household, …
These are the most hated states in America, and #1 is not a surprise
Each of the states in the U.S. has been ranked based on a hatred index to determine which is the most hated state in the …
If you have any of these spices in your pantry, there’s a big recall so throw them out
Dozens of seasonings have been recalled over the fear that they were contaminated by Salmonella. The recall affects over a dozen kinds of spices and …
Curiosity rover drills rock, accidentally busts it in two
NASA’s Curiosity rover was drilling into a curious rock when it accidentally cracked. The crack isn’t a big deal, and the sample was still able …
Scientists measure the shortest amount of time ever: A zeptosecond
Scientists successfully measured an event using zeptoseconds, which is an incredibly brief fraction of a second. The time it took for a photo to pass …
Dogs go through a midlife crisis just like humans, study finds
A new study focusing on personality changes in dogs finds that dogs tend to stop novelty-seeking around age three and experience personality changes up until …
The Moon is getting 4G thanks to NASA and Nokia
NASA wants to build a 4G/LTE communications network on the Moon, and it’s hoping that Nokia will be able to make it happen. Nokia’s Bell …
Pet food maker recalled 17 different pet food brands – here’s the full list
A recall of pet food contaminated with elevated levels of a toxin has hit nearly 20 different popular brands. The company behind the various food …
Fukushima’s radioactive water may be pumped back into the ocean
Media reports out of Japan suggest that the government is poised to announce a plan to flush the radioactive water used to cool the destroyed …
Two huge chunks of space junk almost collided over Earth
A discarded Chinese rocket stage and a Soviet-era satellite nearly collided over Earth overnight. The collision would have created a huge amount of new space …
Betelgeuse is 25 percent closer than scientists thought
Scientists studying the star Betelgeuse have determined that it’s actually roughly 25% closer than previous estimates. The star is also slightly smaller than scientists assumed, …
If you bought any of these disposable wipes, throw them away immediately
Cottonelle has recalled several lots of its disposable wipes due to the possibility that they have been contaminated with bacteria. The bacteria is fairly mild, …
These are the only 8 states where coronavirus numbers are still low
There are only eight areas of the United States that aren’t dealing with high numbers of COVID-19 cases right now. Most of the country is …
Earth’s Moon may be the reason we’re all here today
A new study suggests that Earth’s Moon may have been vital to the protection of Earth’s atmosphere early on in its development. A sort of …
An air supply system on the ISS just failed
The oxygen supply system on the Russian half of the International Space Station failed on Wednesday. The crew is safe thanks to a second oxygen …
NordicTrack Commercial 2950 treadmill review: Indoor workouts are fun again
NordicTrack’s Commercial 2950 treadmill is a top-tier treadmill with more built-in workouts than you’ll ever be able to complete. Perfect for both casual walks and …
Cougar that stalked hiker in viral video won’t be murdered after all
A cougar that stalked a man for six minutes on a hiking trail in Utah will not be hunted or relocated, according to a new …
A new coronavirus that could be even more dangerous was just discovered in China
A coronavirus strain found in pigs in China is thought to have originated in bats, which is the same route of transmission that the SARS-CoV-2 …
NASA’s ridiculous rover concept can tackle any terrain
NASA just showed off one of its most incredible rover concepts ever. The rover is called DuAxel, and it’s actually two rovers in one, along …
A Russian rocket just carried a NASA astronaut to the ISS… but why?
NASA astronaut Kate Rubins took a seat aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft headed for the International Space Station. The trip is the last of the …
The Moon might be the perfect tool for finding alien life in the cosmos
The Moon could be used as a tool for finding life, specifically because it is tidally locked to Earth. Placing a radio telescope on the …
Scientists spot a star turning into spaghetti near a black hole
A distant black hole is sucking up a star that got a little too close for comfort. The event was detected by a pair of …
This video of a cougar stalking a man is absolutely terrifying
A hiker was strolling along a mountain trail in Utah when he came upon cougar cubs and their very protective mother. The adult cat stalked …
Pluto’s mountains are topped with frozen methane, not water ice
Images from NASA’s New Horizons probe have revealed what appears to be snow-capped peaks on Pluto, but they’re not what they seem. Researchers suggest that …
This pet food recall just got a whole lot bigger
Pet food manufacturer Sunshine Mills has expanded a recall of several brands of its pet food over concerns that mold produced elevated levels of toxins. …
