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, …
Articles by Mike Wehner
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, …
SpaceX will launch humans to space for the first time
Well, it all comes down to this. NASA has given SpaceX the thumbs up to become the first company in its Commercial Crew program to …
Nobody knows what’s going on with the colossal nearby star Betelgeuse
One of the more interesting astronomy stories that came out at the tail end of 2019 was the bizarre behavior of the nearby star known …
Getting rid of airplane contrails could help save the planet
When it comes to vehicles that have a serious impact on the environment, we all immediately think of gas-burning cars and trucks, but passenger aircraft …
Want to be an astronaut? NASA wants your application
NASA has increasingly relied on high-tech machines like orbiters, rovers, and landers to conduct much of its research in space. However, that doesn’t mean that …
NASA needs to decide which of these four missions is the most awesome
NASA has a lot of balls in the air right now, so to speak. From the Mars 2020 rover mission to the anticipated return of …
There’s yet another case of coronavirus in the United States
While the coronavirus outbreak continues to explode in areas of China, the number of confirmed infections outside of China continues to rise at a much …
NASA astronaut Christina Koch reunited with her dog after a year away, and it’s absolutely magical
NASA’s Christina Koch has already had an eventful year. After kicking off 2020 as a member of the International Space Station crew, Koch returned to …
Oh good, there’s a new virus in Brazil that scientists can’t even recognize
Researchers in Brazil have discovered an entirely new kind of virus that is so foreign to science that not even its genes have been previously …
New ‘Reaper of Death’ dinosaur species found in Canada
Decades of science fiction has taught us that the Tyrannosaurus rex was the mighty king of the dinosaurs, but researchers now believe that the most …
WHO gives coronavirus a new name
You’ve been seeing the word “coronavirus” all over the news lately, and for good reason. The new strain of the virus that was traced to …
Error leads to coronavirus patient leaving hospital early
With the coronavirus scare still sweeping the globe, we’re putting a lot of faith in our health care systems and medical establishments to keep a …
I tried to virtually ride up Pike’s Peak on the Wattbike Atom… and I failed miserably
A couple of weeks ago I reviewed the Wattbike Atom, a smart trainer that I found to be more flexible in its approach to home …
NASA is going to bring pieces of Mars back to Earth
NASA’s Mars 2020 mission is definitely going to be one for the record books. The rover being sent to the Red Planet is capable of …
Perfect storm helps Boeing 747 break transatlantic speed record
Anyone who has traveled by plane more than a few times knows that flight delays and late arrivals are one of the most frustrating aspects …
Boeing’s Starliner just can’t stop breaking
December 20th, 2019, was supposed to be a groundbreaking day for NASA and Boeing, with the latter’s Starliner spacecraft making its maiden voyage for the …
Watch the Mars 2020 rover’s laser in action
NASA’s Mars 2020 rover will be the most complex and powerful piece of science equipment the space agency has ever sent to the Red Planet. …
Tons of coronavirus victims caught the virus in the hospital
As the coronavirus scare continues to sweep around the globe, you may be wondering how the virus spread so rapidly within China, especially when new …
Something is blasting out a mysterious signal from deep space
Of all the mysteries of outer space, fast radio bursts (or FRBs for short) are some of the most interesting. These incredibly powerful signals are …
Radiation-hungry fungi found in Chernobyl reactor could save astronauts
The nuclear reactor meltdown at Chernobyl was a devastating blow to the region, forcing mass evacuations and necessitating a cleanup effort that remains ongoing to …
How to catch the first supermoon of 2020 this weekend
If you’re a skywatching enthusiast, you had plenty to enjoy in 2019 and are probably eager to see what 2020 has in store. It took …
Climate change is making bumblebees freak out
You might not pay much mind to a bumblebee if you see one as you go about your day. They rarely have any interest in …
Erectile dysfunction meds turn men’s vision blue
If you’re a man who has gone through the somewhat embarrassing process of talking to your doctor about your lack of performance in the bedroom, …
