We’ll finally get to see NASA’s next-gen rocket fire up
NASA’s SLS rocket will be tested at a facility in Utah on Wednesday, September 2nd. The static fire test will be live-streamed for everyone to …
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Microscopic robots may soon invade your body whether you like it or not
Researchers have developed a microscopic robot capable of moving using four tiny “legs” controlled by lasers. The robots could be mass-produced, and may one day …
Andromeda’s sphere of influence is much larger than anyone thought
NASA scientists have detected a massive halo of plasma surrounding the nearby Andromeda galaxy. The halo, a massive orb of influence stretching deep into space, …
The SLS rocket just got more expensive
NASA has announced changes to its “baseline cost” for the SLS rocket, stating that it’s going to spend an additional 30% or more to get …
Something strange is generating a ton of radiation from our galaxy’s core
Scientists are trying to narrow down the possible sources of gamma radiation coming from the center of the Milky Way. The latest research shoots down …
4-year-old girl goes on ocean adventure in an inflatable unicorn
A four-year-old girl on an inflatable unicorn drifted out to sea due to strong currents. With her parents unable to reach her, they called for …
NASA’s Spitzer space telescope spots star factory
NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope spotted a region of the Milky Way that is building stars at a rapid pace. These so-called “Star Factories” are filled …
This is how cold the last ice age really was
A new study has revealed what global temperatures were like during the most recent ice age. The research suggests that temperatures were roughly 11 degrees …
The only complete dinosaur skeleton ever discovered has finally been assembled
The only complete dinosaur skeleton ever discovered had been sitting in storage for 160 years before it got the attention it deserved. Over the past …
Frito-Lay just recalled a bunch of potato chips – here’s the full list
Frito-Lay has been forced to recall a huge number of its potato chip products because they were put in the wrong bags. The recall, which …
Earthly bacteria survives for years in space, study proves
An experiment has proven that bacteria can survive in the harsh conditions of space for years on end. A Japanese mission placed bacteria pellets in …
Birds may not have to fear wind turbines for much longer
Scientists have determined that by painting one blade of a wind turbine black it can dramatically reduce the number of bird deaths from turbine impacts. …
Man looking for a new cat finds his old one instead
A man who had lost his beloved cat a week prior found him by chance at a local humane society while he was looking for …
The International Space Station is still leaking
A minor leak has developed on the International Space Station, and NASA officials are still trying to figure out exactly where it is. US astronauts …
China says it found a new virus that’s even more deadly than the coronavirus
Chinese officials claim that the neighboring country of Kazakhstan is dealing with an outbreak of a new virus that’s even deadlier than the novel coronavirus. …
Scientists studying Earth’s core have come up with a shocking estimate
Scientists studying the age of Earth’s core have found that it’s likely much younger than some estimates suggested. Experimenting with iron under extreme conditions allowed …
An autonomous Mayflower is about to sail the Atlantic
An autonomous ship named the Mayflower will attempt a journey across the Atlantic in early 2021. The solar-powered ship will be steered by artificial intelligence. …
Another glitch plagues NASA’s InSight lander
NASA’s Mars InSight lander had been providing weather updates from the surface of the Red Planet, but that has abruptly stopped. An unspecified glitch has …
Poison ivy is more dangerous than ever, because 2020
Poison ivy is growing faster and is more potent than ever thanks to heightened CO2 concentrations in the air. The plants are growing, on average, …
The big salmonella peach recall just got a whole lot more serious
A peach recall that initially affected only Aldi stores now includes several other national chains including Walmart and Target. The peaches were distributed by Wawona, …
‘Extinct’ animal makes a comeback in not one, but two countries
Researchers have spotted specimens of an incredibly rare species of elephant shrew for the first time in over half a century. The creatures were on …
Are rogue planets common? NASA hopes its new telescope will find out
NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will be able to detect rogue planets by spotting their gravitational lensing. The telescope, which is slated to launch …
Two storms from the Gulf of Mexico head for the US
Hurricane Laura is preparing to slam into the Southern United States just as Tropical Storm Marco is leaving the same area soaked. Evacuations have already …
An asteroid won’t hit before Election Day, even if you want it to
An asteroid is slated to make a very close pass of Earth on November 2nd, just one day before the 2020 US Presidential Election. The …
The huge salmonella onion recall just got even bigger
Onion recall over salmonella contamination has spread to meal delivery service HelloFresh. HelloFresh sourced some of its onions from the distributor linked to the salmonella …
This galaxy hosted a massive supernova, and it sure looks odd
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a glorious image of a galaxy with a very unusual shape. The so-called “Meathook galaxy” was home to a …
Watch Mars 2020 speed its way toward the Red Planet
NASA’s Eyes on the Solar System web tool lets you track the progress of the Mars 2020 mission as it speeds towards the Red Planet. …
15,000 pounds of Progresso chicken soup recalled because it’s not chicken soup
15,000 pounds of soup is being recalled because the cans that claim to be chicken noodle soup is actually beef pasta. The mislabeled cans contain …
The ISS has sprung another leak, NASA says
An increased amount of atmosphere loss in the International Space Station has prompted astronauts to go into lockdown in one half of the station while …
750 million genetically modified mosquitoes will be unleashed in Florida
A whopping 750 million genetically modified mosquitoes will be set free along the Florida Keys starting in 2021. The insects are designed to hinder the …
