Interactive map shows you where your home was millions of years ago
A scientist built a web tool that lets you find out where your town was millions of years ago on Earth. Earth’s plates have shifted …
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If you have any of this dog food, throw it out immediately
The FDA has announced a voluntary recall of various dog food brands do to the possibility that they contain toxic mold at high levels. The …
This new Hubble photo is absolutely mind-blowing
The Hubble Space Telescope operated by NASA and the ESA has returned another stunning image of an area of space. The globular star cluster known …
This revolutionary new compound could fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Scientists have developed a new compound capable of attacking both subgroups of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Drug-resistant bacteria, also known as “superbugs” are incredibly dangerous and pose …
Future parents spark wildfire during gender reveal party
A gender reveal party sparked a wildfire that has already consumed 7,000 acres and forced widespread evacuations. A “pyrotechnic” device was used at the party …
How trees could help researchers find human bodies in forests
Researchers are developing ways to use cue from plant life to find human bodies in wooded areas. Foot patrols and rescue teams often struggle to …
There are five types of cat owners, according to science
Researchers surveyed cat owners to determine which type of cat owner they are, based on their stance on feline hunting habits. People range from being …
This tiny nuclear reactor just won safety approval
A nuclear power startup called NuScale has received safety approval for its tiny nuclear reactor. The reactor features a compact form factor and modular design. …
New measurements reveal the true size of the massive megalodon shark
New research into the ancient megalodon shark species has revealed the most accurate estimates of its size to date. The creatures could grow to 59 …
Scientists puzzled at discovery of rust on the Moon
Scientists have discovered traces of rust minerals on the Moon’s surface. The Moon has iron, but no liquid water or oxygen, so rust shouldn’t be …
This solar system has three stars, and that’s not even the weirdest part
Astronomers have observed what they believe is a triple-star system in space surrounded by a chaotic disc of dust that could form planets. The stars …
You might not be missing out if you don’t have SpaceX Starlink
SpaceX’s Starlink internet service is already delivering download speeds of upwards of 100Mbps according to the company. Those speeds are fine, but not exactly Earth-shattering. …
NASA just fired up its SLS booster for the first time and, well, wow
NASA successfully fired its solid rocket booster that will be part of the Space Launch System rocket. The test was conducted in Utah at the …
SpaceX may be close to rolling out Starlink internet testing
SpaceX delivered another 60 Starlink satellites into orbit in an early morning launch today. The mission brings the full count of deployed Starlink satellites to …
This country might pay for every single one of its residents to get a coronavirus vaccine
Japan’s government is reportedly considering funding the country’s entire COVID-19 vaccine program once a viable vaccine becomes available. The costs associated with a vaccine rollout …
This might be the most gorgeous photo of Mars that NASA ever snapped
NASA’s ancient Pathfinder mission returned a truly stunning image of Mars that you’ve probably never seen. Pathfinder was launched in 1997 and died on Mars …
Get ready to eat bugs! No, seriously…
With climate change and a booming population, humans may soon need an alternative food source. A team of researchers argues that bugs — specifically the …
Scientists want AI to help predict dangerous hurricanes
A team of scientists, including those at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, has developed an artificial intelligence algorithm to predict the rapid intensification of tropical storms …
Scientists finally spotted the rarest type of black hole
Scientists used gravitational-wave data to detect the merger of two smaller black holes and the formation of a larger one. The larger black hole is …
5 times Dr. Fauci called out Trump for making false coronavirus claims
President Donald Trump is often criticized for making false claims about the coronavirus pandemic, and Dr. Anthony Fauci has contradicted the president on a number …
Hubble captures gorgeous, delicate supernova blast wave
NASA’s Hubble telescope spotted a wispy orange ribbon in space, but it’s actually the destructive blast wave of a supernova. The supernova is located in …
A decades-old NASA satellite just died in Earth’s atmosphere
NASA’s OGO-1 satellite completed its deorbit over the weekend, meeting Earth’s atmosphere and disintegrating due to the intense friction. The satellite was launched in 1964 …
Scientists say time travel via wormholes might actually be possible
Scientists have found a way to send humans through wormholes and keep them alive for the journey. The theory assumes a lot about various physics …
It’s a good idea to just stop eating peaches for a while
A new CDC update reveals that more people have fallen ill from Salmonella-tainted peaches. As the number of confirmed cases approaches 100, consumers are urged …
Russia just declassified video of the most powerful bomb ever built
A newly-declassified video shows the testing of the Tsar Bomba, a nuclear weapon built by the former Soviet Union. The bomb was built in the …
NASA just spotted a galaxy that looks like a TIE Fighter
Scientists using NASA’s Fermi space telescope have spotted a distant galaxy that looks strangely familiar. The galaxy has the appearance of a TIE Fighter, a …
Could robots save us from the coronavirus pandemic?
Researchers have developed robots capable of providing patient updates to doctors autonomously using existing hardware. Using special sensors, the robots can take temperature and even …
NASA’s Mars rover spots a Martian dust devil
NASA’s Curiosity rover managed to capture images showing a dust devil cruising along the dry landscape. Dust devils occur when temperature irregularities create vortexes, much …
New Jersey man turned his garage into a free food pantry for people hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic
In light of the strain that the coronavirus pandemic has put on communities across the country, a New Jersey man took it upon himself to …
Flying cars finally exist… sort of
Toyota-backed flying car startup SkyDrive Inc. has produced a vehicle capable of flight. The SkyDrive SD-03 took off for a brief test flight at a …
