Ancient sea monster choked on his own dinner, and both of them died
Scientists have discovered evidence of two ancient aquatic reptiles locked in a death struggle as one tried to eat the other. The larger of the …
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A mass of floating volcanic rock could help revive the Great Barrier Reef
A mass of floating rock from a volcanic explosion underwater in 2019 has arrived at Australia, where it could help the Great Barrier Reef recover. …
Peaches sold at Aldi stores may be tainted with salmonella
Peaches sold in Aldi stores under the name Wawona are being recalled over confirmed salmonella contamination. Dozens of people have reportedly fallen ill with salmonella …
Lava tubes on the Moon and Mars could be homes for space travelers
Research shows that cooled lava tubes beneath the surface of the Moon and Mars could be used as temporary shelter or even locations for settlements. …
Just look at this incredible supernova
A long-dead star is still producing a spectacular supernova, and the blast is moving at incredible speeds. Some areas of the supernova blast are moving …
Wildfires are raging in California yet again after an insane 11,000 lightning strikes
California wildfires are raging after record heat was followed by powerful storms that produced thousands of lightning strikes. Residents are preparing for evacuations in some …
A distant star explosion may have triggered mass extinction on Earth
A distant star explosion could have been responsible for a massive extinction event on Earth. A new paper suggests that a star some 65 light-years …
Insecticides are killing bees, birds, and who knows what else
Pesticides used to kill off troublesome bugs have been killing off honey bees, and now birds are dying off, too. The insecticide works its way …
Watch SpaceX catch its nosecone fairing with ease
SpaceX launched another 58 new Starlink satellites into Earth orbit last night, and it managed to catch one of its nosecone fairings as a bonus. …
Scientists think there was another Sun just like ours, but it vanished
Researchers have theorized that our Sun once had a binary companion or another star that was roughly the same size as itself. The binary pair …
Incredible viral video shows a plane crash landing on a city street
A light aircraft experienced an engine failure when flying over a town in Brazil, and the pilot made an emergency landing on a city street. …
Scientists just found 95 new almost-stars near our system
Citizen scientists helped to scour data gathered by NASA and other groups to find evidence of brown dwarfs lurking near our own solar system. Brown …
Scientists say ‘anomaly’ in Earth’s magnetic field is splitting
Researchers have spotted interesting changes in the South Atlantic Anomaly, which is a region of Earth’s magnetic field that has a large dent. The area …
An asteroid just came shockingly close as it flew by Earth
An asteroid sped past Earth before any scientists even knew it was there. The asteroid, which was estimated to be as large as 18 feet …
Here’s what scientists think will destroy the universe
A scientist has crunched the numbers to estimate when the universe will “die,” or fizzle out with no more star activity whatsoever. The last supernova …
There might be plastics inside you right now
Researchers have found evidence of microplastics in human body tissue for the first time. Using a new technique, scientists sampled 47 pieces of organ tissue …
Notorious wild boar steals naked man’s laptop, is now a celebrity
A family of wild boars in Berlin is under fire after stealing a naked sunbather’s laptop in broad daylight. Local authorities have suggested killing the …
If you see this bug, kill it
The spotted lanternfly is invading the East Coast and officials are urging citizens to be on the lookout for the invasive species and kill it …
NASA’s Mars helicopter is already hitting milestones
NASA powered up the batteries on its Mars helicopter for the first time during its trip to the Red Planet. The aircraft will prove that …
Tokyo has transparent public toilets, and they’re awesome
A new public toilet restoration project in Tokyo has resulted in transparent restrooms that magically block people’s view once the door is locked. The project …
How did this lost dog survive for three months in a sea cave?
A dog lost for three months on the coast of Vancouver Island was miraculously rescued by a pair of surfers who just happened to be …
Scientists just found something new in our mouths
Researchers have discovered a new type of taste cell that can detect the full rank of taste stimuli. The cells are different from the previously …
Bald eagle in Michigan takes down and destroys a government drone
Michigan government workers were doing a survey of shoreline erosion on Lake Michigan when a bald eagle attacked and took down their drone. The drone …
Scientists might have figured out why Betelgeuse keeps dimming
Astronomers using observations from the Hubble Space Telescope have come up with a new theory as to why the star Betelgeuse is dimming. The researchers …
NASA’s Mars orbiter celebrates 15 years as NASA looks back at its accomplishments
The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has been in space for 15 years now, and NASA has taken the anniversary as an opportunity to celebrate its most …
If you have any of these products in your home, throw them away immediately
The FDA and CDC have expanded the recall for onion-containing products that may be tainted with the Salmonella bacteria. The products include salsas and dips …
You won’t believe what humans, birds, and reptiles have in common
Researchers studying the makeup of tears from various species have discovered that humans, reptiles, and birds have similar tears. The research could lead to new …
Can NASA’s asteroid probe grab a sample without being destroyed?
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx asteroid probe just nailed its second trial run for a sample collection attempt in October. The goal is to obtain samples from the …
Good news: Humans aren’t responsible for woolly rhino extinction
Scientists studying the remains of ancient woolly rhinos have discovered that climate change, not human hunting, led to their demise. The timeline that suggested humans …
The night sky on Mars pulses with light, but you can’t see it with your eyes
NASA’s MAVEN spacecraft has observed nighttime glow on Mars that occurs at regular intervals during certain seasons. The glow can’t be seen without ultraviolet sensors, …
