The Toyko Olympics could actually be canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak
The coronavirus outbreak originated and China and has since slowly spread across many corners of the globe. Most confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection are isolated …
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Mars loves to shake its booty, NASA confirms
NASA sent the InSight robot to Mars with a number of objectives in mind. Since its time on the planet, the robot has become the …
NASA needs your help to design a Venus rover
NASA does its best to involve the public in its various projects and missions, probably because it knows how much we all love science and …
NASA just recreated Apollo 13’s Moon journey in stunning 4K
NASA’s Apollo 13 was one of the space agency’s most incredible missions into space. With a goal of landing on the Moon, the mission hit …
Scientists warn that coronavirus can spread with zero symptoms, which is terrifying
A frightening new chapter was just added to the coronavirus saga, and it could dramatically complicate the fight against the outbreak. A new case study …
Can this hideous fish solve world hunger?
When it comes to solving the world’s hunger problems, we often focus on maximizing crop yields and changes the food producers could make to better …
NASA is desperately trying to get its Mars mole digging again
NASA’s InSight mission to Mars has been successful on a number of fronts, but there’s no denying that there’s been one very big disappointment: the …
This bird has been frozen for 46,000 years, and scientists just found it
Finding fossils of creatures that lived millions of years ago is one thing, but some parts of our planet offer scientists the unique opportunity to …
Astronomers are watching an exoplanet die right before their eyes
Detecting the presence of a new exoplanet hundreds of light-years away is always exciting for astronomers, but not all newly-discovered planets are created equal. Some …
An AI developed a new antibiotic that could save the day
Modern medicine has a big problem, and it stems from the overuse of antibiotics. For years, doctors have feared that the go-to antibiotics that are …
A massive new planet that dwarfs Jupiter was just found lurking nearby
In our solar system, Jupiter is king. It’s far larger than the other planets in our system and it absolutely dwarfs Earth. But in the …
Watch a violinist play her instrument while undergoing brain surgery
The brain is a complicated organ, and when surgeons are tasked with removing dangerous brain tumors they have to be incredibly careful not to cause …
Japan is going to bring a piece of Mars’ moon Phobos back to Earth
With groups like NASA and the European Space Agency focusing largely on missions to explore Earth’s moon and Mars, the Japanese space agency JAXA is …
New study says poop may be responsible for rapid coronavirus spread
As the medical community continues to focus on the spread of the coronavirus and resulting disease Covid-19, researchers are hunting for clues to explain its …
Scientists solve mystery of space bacteria on the ISS
When you’re living in a remote, isolated environment, things like bacteria and viruses can wreak havoc in a very short period of time. The International …
Here’s how MIT wants to save Earth from killer asteroids
If science fiction movies have taught us anything, it’s that saving Earth from a killer asteroid is going to take some big drills and probably …
Humans are releasing way more methane than we thought
In our continued efforts to get human-caused climate change under control, carbon dioxide emissions are a big target for elimination, and for good reason. Carbon …
NASA teams up with Australia for new space robotics push
If humans want a larger presence in space we’re going to have to have a good bit of help from robots. At least that’s what …
NASA’s Juno probe reveals water in Jupiter’s atmosphere
For scientists studying Jupiter, there’s plenty to see. The gas giant has a wealth of personality, and its swirling storms and colorful streams of gas …
Here’s what scientists will do next in search for alien life
Astronomers have plenty to see when they gaze deep into space. Depending on their objectives, some focus on distant galaxies or nearby stars, while others …
CDC says new coronavirus is even more dangerous than we thought
The Chinese coronavirus that has been spreading like wildlife in parts of the country and popping up elsewhere around the globe may be even more …
Dinosaur print mystery finally solved after half century
Finding dinosaur footprints can be exciting for any scientist. Finding them in a unique place just adds to the fun, but when a set of …
NASA missed these 11 dangerous asteroids, but an AI caught them
There are lots and lots of space rocks hanging out in our solar system. Most of them will never pose a threat to our planet, …
SpaceX agrees to launch four paying space tourists into Earth orbit
While SpaceX has been working hard to deliver a safe, reliable method of transporting astronauts into space for NASA, there’s always been the question of …
Coronavirus claims life of Chinese hospital director, causes mass confusion
The 51-year-old director of a hospital in Wuhan, China, has died after being infected with the virus that his hospital staff is working so hard …
Abandoned ghost ship washes ashore in Ireland without a crew, and we’re so creeped out
Ghost ships are typically little more than fare for horror movies and video games these days, but every once in a while a real, actual …
Scientists discover ancient turtle that was as large as a car
If you were to list the creatures that scare you today, turtles probably wouldn’t be near the top of the list. Sure, a snapping turtle …
Watch Boston Dynamics’ robot dog Spot haul Adam Savage in a rickshaw
Boston Dynamics has been striking fear into the hearts of the general public for years now. The company’s robotic creations are incredible, and sometimes a …
In rare misstep, SpaceX loses Falcon 9 during landing attempt
In its continued efforts to create a global communications network with its Starlink satellites, SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket today, delivering another 60 of …
A whole bunch of people with coronavirus just arrived in the United States
For the travelers aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship, which was docked in Japan and briefly became a coronavirus nightmare scenario for those on board, …
