The US won’t have to wait long for another total solar eclipse
The next total solar eclipse for those in the United States will come four years from now, in early April 2024. Unlike the Great American …
Articles by Mike Wehner
Trio of quarantined space travelers head to the International Space Station
Three new inhabitants of the International Space Station took off in an early morning launch on a Russian Soyuz rocket today. The trio of new …
Why coronavirus is so much worse for smokers
Coronavirus attacks vulnerable pathways in the lungs of smokers and patients with COPD, a new study suggests. Those with COPD or who currently smoke have …
Coronavirus spreads through the air outside with shocking ease, study says
Scientists say exercising outdoors in the age of coronavirus comes with many more risks than previously thought. Walkers, runners, and cyclists should maintain large distances …
Watch a black hole violently fire a jet of material into space
Astronomers from the Event Horizon Telescope project have released images of a distant quasar with its black hole spewing material into space. The images were …
Scientists actually reversed stroke damage in rodent tests
Doctors successfully repaired stroke-damaged rat brains using human skin cells that had been reprogrammed to act as nerve cells. The new cells made the correct …
Coronavirus won’t stop SpaceX from shooting dozens of new satellites into space
SpaceX is planning a launch in its Starlink satellite program for April 16th, Spaceflight Now reports. A SpaceX Falcon 9 will send dozens of tiny …
SpaceX says farewell to the original Dragon
SpaceX is officially retiring the first version of its Dragon cargo capsule after a successful return to Earth over the weekend. The current version of …
Coronavirus lung scans are a puzzle for doctors
Not all coronavirus patients appear to have lung damage, despite having low blood-oxygen levels. Scans show healthy lungs, but patients are struggling with oxygen anyway, …
Astronomers explain why Uranus is so weird
Japanese astronomers have a theory to explain all the weird things about Uranus, including its rotation speed and the angle at which it spins. The …
Boeing will have to reattempt failed Starliner test flight
Boeing will attempt another test flight to the International Space Station without crew members aboard its Starliner spacecraft, the company announced this week. Late last …
Don’t miss tonight’s Super Pink Moon, the biggest supermoon of 2020
Tonight’s Super Pink Moon will be the largest supermoon of 2020, with the Moon reaching its closest point to Earth, called perigee. The Super Pink …
Coronavirus expert explains why soap is better than hand sanitizer
Coronavirus expert from Mayo Clinic explains why soap is such a powerful weapon against the spread of the virus. Health experts recommend washing your hands …
Crazy new smartphone app listens to your cough to diagnose coronavirus
Scientists built a web-based app that listens to your voice and the sound of your cough to determine the likelihood that you have a coronavirus …
NASA’s Perseverance rover got some sweet new wheels
NASA’s Perseverance rover got some gorgeous new wheels. The wheels are different from those of the Curiosity rover, and will play a pivotal role in …
Someone paid $5.6 million for an actual rocket in China
An unidentified bidder spent $5.6 to buy an actual rocket and launch services on the Chinese auction site Taobao. The auction includes the rocket, launch …
Bronx Zoo tiger tests positive for coronavirus, has a dry cough
A tiger in New York City tested positive for novel coronavirus after coming into contact with a zoo staff member who had COVID-19. The tiger, …
We’re all living like astronauts now
NASA’s Jessica Meir reveals what astronauts do to stay healthy and upbeat during long stints of isolation. The coronavirus pandemic has forced all of us …
People from these 15 states are at the highest risk of coronavirus complications
New data shows that residents of 15 states are at the highest risk of serious COVID-19 complications. Data based on age and other health-related risk …
NASA’s bringing the worm back
NASA has revived a classic logo and will use it again for the upcoming SpaceX Crew Dragon mission to the International Space Station. The red, …
These mating flies have been doing the nasty for 41 million years
Mating flies frozen in time were found encased in amber for the past 41 million years. The flies, still locked in their mating pose, were …
SpaceX Starship prototype explodes during pressure testing
SpaceX Starship prototype SN3 was destroyed during a pressure test early this morning, producing a massive cloud of steam before the vehicle crumpled and collapsed. …
Dr. Fauci says every state should be sheltering in place
Dr. Anthony Fauci is frustrated that stay-at-home orders haven’t been issued across every state in the US. Fauci, one of the country’s top infectious disease …
Game-changing 2-minute coronavirus test’s FDA approval was false
A rapid-result coronavirus antibody test that supposedly gained FDA approval had not actually been approved by the FDA at the time of the company’s announcement. …
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope shows off its shiny new mirror
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope takes one big step towards eventually being cleared for launch by arranging its mirror array. The telescope’s current launch date …
2020 hurricane forecast predicts 16 storms, 4 major hurricanes
Weather scientists are predicting a total of 16 significant storms during the Atlantic hurricane season, along with four major storms of category 3 to 5. …
The coronavirus pandemic made the entire Earth quieter
Coronavirus lockdown measures have forced daily life to change, and that means humans are making less noise on Earth. With less traffic and other human …
The EPA’s latest coronavirus warning is about flushing the toilet
The Environmental Protection Agency is begging Americans to avoid flushing disinfectant wipes and other types of cleaning materials with pre-applied chemicals and cleaners. Wipes like …
Is coronavirus more dangerous for smokers and vapers?
Smoking has been proven to damage lungs and hinders lung function, making it harder to recover from a coronavirus infection that progresses to the point …
NASA could turn astronaut pee into Moon bases
Scientists say astronaut pee could be a vital ingredient in building structures on the Moon. Urea, found in urine, can be used to help bind …
