Earth might have caught a new moon, and it’s super tiny
Many of the planets in our solar system have multiple moons, and some even have dozens of large objects cruising around in orbit around them. …
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Facebook is finally banning ads for coronavirus ‘cures’
Facebook has a massive problem with fake news flooding its platform. It’s an issue that has existed for years — and may have influenced a …
Coronavirus outbreak reaches scary new milestone
If there’s one topic that has the entire world’s attention at the moment it’s the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19. Originating in China in December, …
There may still be life on Mars, but we’re going to have to dig to find it
NASA’s missions to Mars have offered scientists a glimpse at what ancient Mars might have been like. That’s exciting since it could reveal that Mars …
Supernova dreams crushed as Betelgeuse starts brightening again
For a couple of months now, the nearby star known as Betelgeuse has been acting rather strange. At first, the star appeared to be getting …
This animal doesn’t breathe, and it’s a first for science
Earth has an incredible diversity of animal life. It comes in all shapes and sizes, and lives in just about every type of environment our …
The first coronavirus vaccine is ready for human testing
Fears over a larger global spread of the coronavirus and its disease COVID-19 show no signs of slowing. Global economies are beginning to feel the …
Coronavirus boom in Italy puts Europe on edge
As the coronavirus disease COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc within China and its neighboring countries, the impact of the outbreak elsewhere on the planet has …
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 …
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 …
