The HomePod mini is real, and here it is
Apple revealed a smaller form factor of its HomePod speaker during the company’s new product event today. The speaker is like a pint-sized version of …
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Scientists spot hints of flowing water on asteroid’s surface
The asteroid known as Bennu has revealed some tantalizing secrets to NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft. Some rocks and surface features of the asteroid appear to indicate …
Are you annoying? Check this list to find out
It can be difficult to know how much people enjoy your presence, but a new list makes it nice and easy. Things like how people …
Feast your eyes on a gorgeous ‘time bomb’ star
Researchers showcase a binary star that is rapidly burning through its fuel. The star, named Apep, is likely about to explode. It sits at a …
NASA’s first real Crew Dragon mission has been delayed
SpaceX and NASA have announced that the next crewed mission in Crew Dragon (the first non-test flight of the spacecraft) will be delayed by a …
If you have any of these crackers in your cupboard, throw them out
A cracker distributor accidentally packed a bunch of product boxes with peanut butter cookies. The cookies themselves aren’t harmful unless you have a peanut allergy, …
Fossilized dunes on Mars offer clues to the planet’s history
Images from the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter show dunes on Mars that have been fossilized and frozen in time. The dunes are likely the same as …
Humans are still evolving, and here’s the hard proof
Scientists have been monitoring the development of a new evolutionary change in humans. More people are being born with an “extra” artery running down their …
A venomous caterpillar is invading Virginia
A hairy venomous caterpillar is invading Virginia, and it might make you throw up. Touching the caterpillar puts you at risk of a rash, fever, …
We finally know why Boeing’s test flight commander bowed out of Starliner test
Boeing’s Starliner crew shakeup gets a little more clear as we learn one of the reasons why commander Chris Ferguson stepped down. The astronaut had …
Doctors say never to wash this one body part in the shower
Doctors warn that washing your face in the shower can cause more harm than good. Hot shower water can be damaging to sensitive facial skin, …
Earth is surrounded by garbage, and it just keeps getting worse
Space junk is a problem that just won’t go away, and it keeps getting worse. Debris orbiting Earth makes it difficult for space agencies and …
Boeing Starliner astronaut drops out of first crewed test flight
A Boeing Starliner test flight pilot is now dropping out of the first crewed mission for the spacecraft. Astronaut Christopher Ferguson says he has commitments …
Throw out your cantaloupe if you live in these states
Potential Salmonella contamination in cantaloupe has led to a recall bulletin by grocery store chain Meijer. The company is recalling whole cantaloupe and several other …
I live in one of the least boring states in America, according to this list
A site called BestLife produced a ranking of the U.S. states based on how boring they are. Some of the factors taken into account include …
If you take this common medication, call your doctor and throw it out
A popular diabetes drug was just recalled because it may contain a cancer-causing agent at higher-than-normal concentrations. Metformin tablets sold under the brand name Time-Cap …
Watch a cloud tear itself open over a lake in Austria
A time-lapse video captured a stunning weather phenomenon playing out over a lake in Austria. The wet microburst, which is a column of rapidly descending …
What personal items would you bring to the Moon? NASA wants to know
NASA wants to know what personal items you’d bring along with you if you got to go on a trip to the Moon. You’re encouraged …
Deaths from lightning strikes may be the lowest ever in 2020
The death toll from lightning strikes in the United States is at a record low. Fewer people are dying from being struck by lightning than …
Elon Musk boasts that Starlink beta is coming soon
SpaceX recently launched the latest batch of its Starlink satellites after launch delays. The satellites will provide high-speed data service to various parts of North …
If you have any of these 200 hand sanitizers, throw them away immediately
The FDA published a list of all the hand sanitizer brands that may contain bad ingredients. Ingredients like methanol can cause harm and many new …
NASA’s latest TESS image will make you feel so, so small
NASA’s TESS satellite has completed its survey of the northern sky, and the images it snapped are truly incredible. TESS is an exoplanet hunter, designed …
NASA just shelled out $14M for space habitat tech
NASA has partnered with a company that specializes in 3D printed homes and other structures to come up with a way to print structures on …
NASA doctor shares crucial tips to keep you safe from COVID-19
A former NASA medical advisor lays out her top tips for avoiding a coronavirus infection. Many of the tips include things we know can help …
Opening ancient Egyptian coffins in 2020 seems like a bad idea, but it happened
Archaeologists have unearthed nearly 60 ancient Egyptian coffins that were buried 2,500 years ago. The coffins are being unsealed by researchers curious about their contents. …
Parrots with foul mouths forced to separate by zoo staff
A group of parrots at a zoo in the UK have been separated after they began swearing at visitors and “setting each other off” with …
Astronomers just spotted a planet floating freely in space without a star
Scientists have used gravitational lensing to detect a so-called ‘rogue planet’ that doesn’t orbit a star and floats freely in space. The planet is relatively …
It’s now the ‘slaughter phase’ for invasive ‘murder hornets’
Invasive giant hornets from Asia are about to start slaughtering native bees across the United States. The invasion of the so-called “murder hornets” was observed …
Florida lottery winner stunned when post office loses her winning ticket
A Florida Lottery winner was supposed to receive $1,000, but is now left with nothing. The winning ticket was sent via certified mail but got …
If you have any of this fresh fruit in your fridge, throw it away right now
A company called Country Fresh has recalled a whole bunch of its fruit products that are sold at Walmart stores. The fruit is sold in …
