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 …
Mike Wehner
Articles by Mike Wehner
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Venus is a ‘Russian Planet’ according to Russia’s space chief
Venus was recently revealed to hold a biosignature in its atmosphere that may indicate the presence of life in some form. Russia, which previously landed …
The Sun is super chill right now
Scientists predict that the upcoming solar cycle will be calm, as was the previous one. Fewer solar storms and less material flowing out from the …
The worst fast food restaurants may surprise you
Consumer Reports recently ranked restaurants based on how healthy their food options are. The list includes many popular national chains, though some common brands are …
TikTokers start seeing UFOs in the skies
TikTok is flooded with alleged sightings of UFOs and alien invasions. The app has been promoting some of the videos as suggested clips to users, …
Scientists create ‘super stud’ livestock with ideal genetic traits
Scientists have developed a method by which male animals can pass on the genetic material of other, different males. The idea is that these animals …
Here’s why your sky just isn’t as sunny as it should be
California’s wildfires have produced so much smoke and fine particles that it is affecting the skies all across the United States. Smoke and dust carried …
These researchers spent a year cooking meals that nobody ate
Researchers have discovered that pots like those found at some archaeological sites may hold the clues to revealing ancient cooking habits. The pots were found …
Apple is launching a workout subscription called Fitness+
Apple is launching a fitness subscription program called Fitness+. New workouts are added weekly, and new workouts are added daily. The workouts require either no …
NASA may finally send humans back to the Moon
NASA may be considering revisiting one of its previous Moon landing sites, according to NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine. The Artemis missions will include crewed trips …
Planets made of diamond may be hanging out in the cosmos
Researchers theorize that, under the right conditions, carbon-rich exoplanets could generate huge quantities of diamonds beneath their surface. The recipe including heat, pressure, carbon, water, …
Researchers find hints of life in Venus atmosphere
Scientists have detected higher-than-expected levels of a chemical in Venus’s atmosphere that may indicate the presence of life. The chemical can be produced by microbes, …
That salmonella onion recall just got even bigger
The onion recall over potential salmonella contamination now includes over 1,000 confirmed cases of illness. The onions are sold across the United States in a …
Here are the foods that your state hates the most
Dating app Hater has put together a collection of what each state hates the most when it comes to food. Some of the items listed …
Did scientists just discover the real cure for a hangover?
Researchers have concluded that a supplement of L-cysteine can significantly reduce hangover symptoms in those who take it while drinking. Significant reductions in anxiety, stress, …
NASA wants you to help collect Moon rocks
NASA wants to enlist private companies to build hardware that can gather lunar surface samples and prepare them for return to Earth at a later …
Jupiter’s moons are warmer than they should be, but why?
New research shows that Jupiter’s moons may be keeping each other warm thanks to the effects of gravity. The tidal forces each moon applies to …
