SpaceX blew up a Starship tank… on purpose!
SpaceX tested the pressure capacity of one of its starship tanks the best way possible: by filling it up until it exploded. The planned explosion …
Mike Wehner
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NASA’s 2024 Moon mission is in serious jeopardy
NASA’s plans to return humans to the Moon by 2024 will depend largely on whether it can secure funding from Congress. Right now, the space …
An asteroid just missed Earth this morning, but it’s fine
An asteroid passed by Earth early this morning at such a short distance that it was closer to the surface than many satellites. The space …
Whale stuns scientists by holding its breath for nearly 4 hours
Researchers studying the diving habits of beaked whales observed one specific whale staying beneath the surface for huge lengths of time. The whale stayed underwater …
A rocket booster from the 1960s may have come back to haunt us
Astronomers have spotted what appears to be an asteroid headed for Earth orbit. If the object is indeed an asteroid and inserts itself into Earth …
SpaceX is going to fire Tom Cruise into space
Actor Tom Cruise and director Doug Liman are currently scheduled to depart Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft in October 2021. The mission is …
A space probe was already headed for Venus before the ‘life’ debate began
A space probe is about to fly by Venus, and it could help search for the faint signatures of life in the planet’s atmosphere. The …
Scientists create ‘world’s smallest refrigerator’
Researchers from UCLA have harnessed the power of semiconductors to produce the “world’s smallest refrigerator” that can’t be seen by the naked eye. The “fridge” …
The International Space Station just dodged a collision with space junk
The International Space Station had to perform an avoidance maneuver to ensure it didn’t collide with a piece of unidentified debris orbiting Earth. The crew …
In an incredible first, scientists detect an aurora around a comet
Scientists have spotted an aurora coming from a comet for the first time ever. The comet, 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, has an aurora of far-ultraviolet light that can’t …
This ‘Pi Planet’ orbits is star every 3.14 days
Astronomers have spotted an exoplanet orbiting a cool star that completes a year in just 3.14 days. Nicknamed the “Pi Planet” or “Pi Earth,” the …
If there’s life on Venus, where did it come from?
Researchers have examined various possibilities for how life may have arrived at Venus. Chemical signatures in the atmosphere suggest the possibility of life, but no …
NASA reveals plans for human return to the Moon
NASA has issued a press release explaining its plans for returning humans to the Moon by 2024. Two Artemis missions will launch prior to Artemis …
Your shoes may be working against you, scientists say
New research shows that shoes with toe spring supports may be beneficial for just about everyone. The research suggests that while technology in the sole …
Saturn’s icy moon is even more active than we thought
A study of Enceladus images from the Cassini orbiter has revealed new clues as to the age of the ice on different parts of the …
NASA’s asteroid probe just found something unexpected
Scientists studying the asteroid Bennu have discovered parts of a different asteroid on its surface. Bennu has chunks of the asteroid Vesta on its surface, …
Smartphones and Wi-Fi are killing vital insects
An analysis of over 80 studies shows a direct link between mobile phone and Wi-Fi radiation and declining insect populations. Radiation can affect insects at …
Summer is dying, and the fall equinox is here to prove it
Tuesday is the fall equinox, signifying our entry into fall and the shortening of days. The equinox is one of just two days per year …
This new reality show will shoot you into space
A new reality show will send one average person into space after being tested in various trials against other contestants. The show, called Space Hero, …
If you’re looking for extraterrestrial life, these four planets may have it
Space science researcher Gareth Dorrian runs down his top four worlds with the possibility of hosting life. Planets like Mars and icy moons like Europa …
These are the smartest and dumbest states in the US
Using IQ, SAT, and ACT scores, the collection of data can show which states are smarter than others. There are some surprises at both the …
This Hubble photo might be its best ever
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured an absolutely stunning image of Jupiter. The image shows a multitude of storms and even the icy moon Europa …
Mother Nature delayed SpaceX’s most recent launch attempt
SpaceX was forced to delay the launch of yet another batch of Starlink satellites after rough seas were reported in the recovery area. The company’s …
Billionaire keeps promise to ‘die broke,’ gives away his entire $8 billion fortune
Charles “Chuck” Feeney, a multi-billionaire that has lived mostly under the radar while giving huge chunks of his fortune to charitable causes, has finally given …
If you see this tree in the wild, run
Researchers studying a stinging tree from Australia discovered that it uses a neurotoxin similar to that of spiders. The tree produces a painful sting that …
Astronomers just found a first-of-its-kind planet
Researchers have spotted a planet orbiting a white dwarf star just 80 light-years from Earth. White dwarf stars don’t typically have planets orbiting them due …
Mars travelers could use this Earthly fiber to build on Mars
Researchers have developed a way for early Mars travelers to build pretty much whatever they need using a fibrous material found on Earth. Chitin, which …
Our solar system may have evolved differently than previously thought
Researchers studying meteorites from a large asteroid between Mars and Jupiter have discovered evidence that an event known as the late heavy bombardment happened differently …
Dead birds are dropping out of the sky by the thousands – but why?
Hundreds of thousands or perhaps millions of migratory birds have been found dead in the southwestern US, and the cause of death is unknown. The …
The biggest fish on Earth are girls
Scientists discovered that whale sharks grow differently based on their gender. Male sharks grow faster than females, but females ultimately get much, much larger than …
