If you put this popular additive in your coffee, stop using it now
As we learn more and more about how to keep our minds and bodies in the best shape possible, many people try to maximize every …
Articles by Mike Wehner
We’ll have to wait a bit longer for China’s Mars photos
It’s been a few days now since China announced that it had successfully landed its first Mars rover. The robot and its lander had been …
Incredible video shows how stars are born
You probably don’t think about stars all that often. Sure, the world revolves around one of them but other than the Sun we don’t really …
New supersonic airline will fly anywhere in the world within 4 hours
Air travel took a major hit when the coronavirus pandemic swept across the globe. Strapping dozens or even hundreds of passengers into an enclosed steel …
If you have any of this popular canned food at home, don’t eat it
A canned food recall from back in April is getting bigger. A new update to an already posted recall on the FDA’s website reveals that …
Scientists figured out all of the animals that laugh
Laughing is one of the best feelings in the world. It’s a sign of happiness and it has some serious health benefits to boot. We …
Here’s what a solar eruption looks like to NASA’s newest probe
We like to think the world revolves around us but unfortunately, it revolves around the Sun. Our Sun is one of the reasons we’re all …
China nailed its Mars landing – here’s what comes next
NASA’s Perseverance rover may be taking the lion’s share of the science headlines this year but it’s about to have some stiff competition. China, which …
If you have one of these popular chairs, stop sitting on it ASAP
Chairs are one of the most basic pieces of furniture. They don’t really have to do a lot besides sit there and not collapse when …
Orange-eyed owl reappears after 125 years
When a species disappears for a short while there can be many reasons why. Perhaps its habitat is shifting — either due to natural circumstances …
New study says mammals can breathe through *checks notes* their butts?
I breathe through my nose and, when I have a cold, my mouth. You probably do the same. It works well and it’s kept me …
NASA finally let Perseverance stretch its arms and do some work
NASA fancy new Perseverance rover has been sitting on Mars since late February. It landed perfectly and everything has been going well in the months …
This popcorn could trigger an allergic reaction, so don’t eat it
Popcorn is a snack that will probably always be around. It’s just so perfect for snacking that it’s hard to imagine it ever falling out …
This airline just sold out a round-trip flight to ‘nowhere’
The airline industry has had a tough couple of years. The Covid pandemic absolutely destroyed plans for travel, whether it be for work or leisure, …
Yet another hand sanitizer is recalled over methanol contamination
The market for hand sanitizer absolutely exploded last year, and for good reason. The coronavirus pandemic made hand sanitizer not just a nice thing to …
China will attempt its Mars rover landing this week
NASA’s Perseverance rover and its tiny Ingenuity helicopter companion have been stealing the lion’s share of science headlines as of late, but they’re not the …
Scientists just caught a giant squid doing something they’ve never seen
Giant squids are some of the most mysterious creatures on the planet. They live deep in the ocean and are almost never seen near the …
NASA will help send a private mission to the ISS next year
For decades now, the International Space Station has been occupied by astronauts from the United States, Russia, and other nations. These scientists are hand-picked and …
This coffee was just recalled because it has a banned drug and an antidepressant in it
Dealing with product recalls is just part of being a consumer. There are new recalls every day, from smoke alarms to tortilla chips, and the …
NASA’s James Webb telescope opened its golden wings for the last time ever on Earth
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is over a decade late at this point (you can thank Northrop Grumman’s incompetence for that), but when it comes …
Scientists just realized something special about a dinosaur discovered 25 years ago
The Triceratops is the most famous member of one of the most iconic dinosaur groups. The three-horned dinosaurs with the fancy, bony frills draped over …
Voyager 1, now in interstellar space, hears an ominous hum
The vast majority of NASA’s most interesting projects are ones that are fresh and new, like the Perseverance rover and Ingenuity helicopter. As technology advances, …
NASA is now bringing asteroid samples back to Earth
It seems like only yesterday we were celebrating the arrival of NASA’s OSIRIS-REx asteroid probe at the space rock known as Bennu. Bennu is a …
Neanderthals had huge brains and ate a lot of carbs
Neanderthals and ancient Homo sapiens were similar in many important ways, but it’s long been believed that our ancestors thrived because of their ability to …
SpaceX just set a ridiculous record with its Falcon 9 rocket
SpaceX’s entire business model revolves around its ability to recover its hardware, refurbish it without much effort, and then use it again. Rockets are incredibly …
If you own one of these popular SUVs, you need to read this
The Jeep brand has been around for a very, very long time. Jeeps gained popularity due to their promise of being able to get you …
The first sounds of the Mars helicopter have made it to Earth
We’ve seen NASA’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity sitting on the Red Planet’s surface. We’ve seen it fly and hover. We’ve even seen it kick up dust …
Researchers found a fossil of three sea creatures eating each other
Finding fossils of creatures that lived 180 million years ago isn’t easy. The vast majority of the fossilized remains that are found from millions of …
NASA nails fifth Mars helicopter flight
NASA has had a great deal of success with its Mars helicopter Ingenuity. The aircraft took the long trip from Earth to the Red Planet …
Hershey’s accidentally put something in this chocolate that shouldn’t be there
When you think of the brand name Hershey’s you think of chocolate. It’s a strong brand that goes back decades, and while Hershey’s chocolate bars …
