Is this proof that there’s actually life on Mars?
We know there are no large, complex life forms on Mars. We know this because we’ve sent so much hardware to the Red Planet that …
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A flock of giant condors decided to take over a woman’s home
California condors are one of the most endangered bird species in the United States. They’re considered “Critically Endangered,” which is one step away from them …
NASA’s Mars helicopter is exceeding expectations in every way
NASA’s Mars helicopter has already completed four flights on the Red Planet. According to the Ingenuity team, it’s completed everything it needs to in order …
If you have these smoke alarms, you’re in danger so read this now
Smoke alarms aren’t exactly cutting-edge technology. They’ve been around for a very long time and the systems that allow them to detect smoke — whether …
Scientists discover that dandelion seeds are basically magic
As the warm summer months creep nearer and spring flowers begin to bloom, many of us will find some less welcome blossoms on our lawns. …
SpaceX won’t tolerate piracy on its Starlink internet service
SpaceX’s Starlink is the newest kid on the ISP block. SpaceX only has a fraction of the planned number of Starlink satellites in orbit and …
Boeing’s Starliner flew to the International Space Station… in a simulation
NASA’s Commercial Crew program took a great deal longer than expected to produce safe and efficient transportation to the International Space Station. Both SpaceX with …
NASA might actually build a telescope on the Moon
Radio telescopes are incredible pieces of technology. They allow scientists to probe deep into space and gather data from billions of years ago. They’re powerful, …
Frito-Lay is recalling Ruffles chips for a bizarre reason
Frito-Lay is one of the biggest snack-makers on the planet. The company produces a huge number of different products in a variety of flavors and, …
This super weird star exploded, and Hubble was watching
We all know what happens to most stars at the end of their lives. They explode in a violent event known as a supernova when …
NASA’s new boss is a former Army captain and astronaut
As is often the case when a new presidential administration takes the reins, the election of President Joe Biden meant that NASA was almost certainly …
UFOs spotted over Washington have a very boring explanation
If you’re a Washington state resident, this might sound familiar: Streaks of otherworldly light were spotted in the skies above western Washington late Tuesday night, …
Elon Musk says half a million Starlink users will ‘most likely’ receive service
SpaceX’s Starlink internet offering is very slowly taking shape. The network of high-flying satellites is going to take a long time to fully build out, …
If you have these protein shakes at home, throw them out
Protein shakes have long been a favorite of gym rats and bodybuilders, but have gained popularity among the general public more recently thanks to their …
Venus sang a song to NASA’s solar probe – listen to it right here
Venus is one of the closest planets to Earth in orbit around the Sun — the other being Mars, of course — but it’s still …
Earthquakes and tsunamis may be more dangerous than we thought
Natural disasters come in all forms, but some are certainly more devastating than others. A small tornado that tears through an unpopulated countryside is less …
Here’s what NASA wants its Mars helicopter to do next
NASA has already made history with its Mars rover Ingenuity. The chopper’s first flight proved that powered aircraft are viable on Mars, while its second …
Your next refrigerator or AC will be a lot different because of new laws
There’s no denying that mankind has dramatically altered Earth’s climate. What was once just a theory has now been cemented with evidence from all over …
How long are days on Venus? We finally know the answer
If you’re a space news fan you’ve no doubt read many stories about exoplanet discoveries. Oftentimes, announcements of new exoplanets are coupled with information about …
NASA simulated an asteroid headed for Earth and has bad news for us
In disaster movies, games, or TV shows where there is an asteroid headed for Earth, the news always comes as a shock. Depending on the …
The first Crew Dragon mission finally returns home
The four-person crew of the first formal Crew Dragon mission finally returned home in the early hours of Sunday morning, marking an end to an …
Stop buying this bottled water immediately – and if you have any, throw it out
When a company finds out that its product has a serious issue, it typically wants to do everything in its power to correct the problem …
Mantis shrimp throw deadly punches just 9 days after birth
Baby animals are often adorable, but this belies the fact that many are born with some pretty intense survival skills. This is especially true for …
China’s space station launch might cost lives on the ground
You’ve probably seen the news this week that China successfully launched the first piece of what will become a brand new space station. The module …
NASA can’t let the Crew Dragon crew come home
The first formal crewed mission to the International Space Station using a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule and Falcon 9 rocket was a historic achievement for …
The Mars Ingenuity helicopter refused to take its fourth flight
NASA’s Mars Ingenuity helicopter already completed the milestones that its team set forth for it. The three goals were fairly straightforward. First, it had to …
This popular medication was just recalled – talk to your doctor now if you take it
Prescription drugs can be recalled for any number of reasons. Sometimes they are contaminated with substances that make them dangerous, or maybe they were mislabeled …
Scientists are pretending Hawaii is Mars
Humans have never traveled to another planet. We’ve visited Earth’s moon but despite sending rovers, orbiters, and probes to places like Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and …
China’s new space station is officially in orbit
For better or worse, the space race of the 1960s truly defined what nations would be major players in space exploration over the following decades. …
Now it’s time to see what the Mars helicopter can really do
Sending a helicopter to Mars is something that had never been done before NASA strapped one to the belly of the might Perseverance rover and …
