NASA’s Mars ‘mole’ saga is getting sadder and sadder
NASA’s InSight lander has a self-hammering probe that isn’t doing what it’s supposed to. The instrument, nicknamed “the mole,” can’t seem to get a grip …
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Razer takes on Bose, Audio Technica with new noise-cancelling headphones
Razer’s Opus headphones feature active noise-canceling and a host of other features that put it on par with products costing significantly more. The active noise-canceling …
You can catch a rare glimpse of a comet that’s speeding toward Earth – here’s how
A comet detected by NEOWISE called C/2020 F3 made a trip around the Sun after first being detected in late March. The comet made its …
Melting Arctic ice could unleash deadly waves of ancient viruses
Scientists say that melting permafrost has the potential to unleash viruses and bacteria that have been dormant for tens or even hundreds of thousands of …
Penguins can fire their poop cannons over four feet
Researchers in Japan have re-examined previous research into the dynamics of penguin pooping, focusing on maximum firing distance and pressure. The scientists say that penguins …
This stunning galaxy is leaving us in its dust
The Hubble Space Telescope, operated by NASA and the ESA, captured an image of the galaxy NGC 7513, which is currently speeding away from Earth …
A massive fireball appeared over Tokyo, and we have the video
A space rock entered Earth’s atmosphere over Tokyo, producing a brilliant flash and a loud sonic boom. The incident was captured on video, showing the …
Brain-destroying amoeba infects Florida man
A rare brain-eating amoeba infection has been recorded in Florida. The infection is typically fatal and is rarely seen in the United States, where only …
This massive ice lake on Mars will take your breath away
The ESA’s Mars Express orbiter captured images of a massive crater lake on the planet’s North Pole. Using data gathered by the mission, the ESA …
NASA’s SLS rocket tore open like a tin can
NASA destroyed its pricey Space Launch System rocket during testing, but it was totally planned. The space agency has to push hardware beyond its limits …
You can hire this UV-blasting robot to destroy coronavirus for you
A UV-blasting robot can disinfect entire rooms and deactivate coronavirus on surfaces. The robots are built by a company in Texas, and are available to …
The Moon is totally metal
New readings from NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter reveal that the metal content within lunar craters is significantly higher than on the surface. The findings could …
Hubble just snapped one of its greatest images ever
The Hubble Space Telescope captured an image of a distant galaxy called NGC 2775 that sits 67 million light-years from Earth. The galaxy is packed …
NASA is moving perilously close to the end of the Mars launch window
Following two earlier delays that pushed the launch of NASA’s new Mars rover Perseverance back by several days, the launch has been delayed yet again. …
GPS III isn’t fully operational yet, but when it is, it’ll be great
The GPS III satellite armada will eventually make our GPS technology more accurate, but we’re not quite there yet. Just three satellites have been launched …
Fireworks won’t be the only reason to watch the skies on July 4th
A faint eclipse will happen on the night of July 4th for those in the Americas and small sections of Africa, Spain, and Portugal. The …
Russia’s new super-weapons might be leaking radiation
Radiation levels over northern Europe are rising and nobody knows the source. The direction of the radioactive particles indicates Russia may be involved, but the …
These massive sharks have teeth on their eyeballs
A new study on whale sharks reveals the existence of tiny teeth-like structures covering the eyes. These features are thought to be used as protection …
Scientists get sneak peek at the core of a gas giant
The remains of a gas giant were spotted orbiting a nearby star, astronomers reveal. The core of the planet is all that remains, but researchers …
Red light treatment could save your aging eyes
Researchers discover that simple red light may be enough to recharge a person’s vision late in life, making them better able to detect colors. The …
Family rescues bear cub with head caught in cheese ball tub
A bear with a cheese puff container stuck on its head was spotted swimming across a Wisconsin lake. A family rescued the bear by driving …
The Earth’s magnetic field just did something scientists rarely see
Scientists detected a strange ripple through Earth’s magnetic field without any obvious source. The wave was detected by scientists around the world, and it wasn’t …
Scientists named this horrifying spider after Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker
A new spider species has been named after Joaquin Phoenix thanks to his performance as the Joker. The species has black and white stripes as …
Nobody knows what happened to this huge star in a nearby galaxy
A huge star observed by astronomers appears to have vanished right before their eyes. The star, located in a nearby dwarf galaxy, is nowhere to …
SpaceX is launching a Space Force satellite, and you can watch it live
SpaceX is about to launch a GPS III satellite for the U.S. Space Force, providing a new level of capability for civil and military users. …
This crazy ‘mothership cloud’ appeared above New Mexico
A massive shelf cloud resembling an alien spacecraft was spotted over New Mexico last week, and witnesses managed to catch it on video. The cloud …
Nearby star is getting darker, and researchers think they know why
Astronomers have observed the nearby supergiant star Betelgeuse dimming in recent months. Some have theorized that the star is about to go supernova, exploding violently …
Radiation levels in Europe are rising, and nobody knows why
Radioactive material is drifting toward northern Europe from the direction of Russia, raising questions over the country’s several nuclear power plants. Russia formally denied that …
The International Space Station looks awesome in front of the Sun
A new photo released by NASA shows the International Space Station transiting in front of the Sun’s disk. The image captures the space station as …
Sightings of a huge fireball were reported in the US
A massive fireball appeared in the skies over several southern US states in the early morning hours of June 19th. Eyewitnesses report seeing a huge …
