Hot tub display at North Carolina fair kills 2 after infecting 134 with Legionnaires’ disease
A display of hot tubs at the North Carolina Mountain State Fair is being blamed for well over 100 cases of Legionnaires’ disease that began …
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It takes decades for polystyrene to break down, even in direct sunlight
Plastics are truly incredible. They’re typically cheap to make, safe for many applications, and they last just about forever. When they’re being used, they’re the …
CDC: Stop kissing your pet turtle
An outbreak of salmonella infections across 13 states has prompted the Centers for Disease Control to issue a rather bizarre warning to the owners of …
The Milky Way is a thief
We often think of our home galaxy, the Milky Way, as being a self-contained collection of stars, planets, gas and dust. Sure, it’s going to …
Newly-discovered asteroid could strike Earth within decades
As technology advances, scientists have become more and more skilled at spotting potentially threatening objects in space. This is great news for the human race, …
Watch NASA astronauts spacewalking live right here
Two NASA astronauts are currently outside the International Space Station on the second of several planned spacewalks to replace batteries affixed to the outside of …
If you see this fish, kill it
Invasive species can be a major problem no matter where they pop up. Whether plants or animals, species that are taken to new areas can …
This newly-discovered dinosaur was a massive carnivore with shark-like teeth
Museums around the world are filled with stunning fossil displays that show complete — or near-complete — specimens of creatures that lived long, long ago. …
Upcoming tests will reveal whether Boeing’s Starliner is ready for prime time
It’s no secret that NASA is increasingly leaning on commercial partners to meet its various needs, and when it comes to sending humans into space, …
Researcher fired lasers from planes and discovered ancient Maya farms
Archeologists have been able to learn a lot about the ancient Maya civilization thanks to ruins that have stood the test of time. Studying how …
Newly-discovered interstellar object is spewing cyanide gas
Astronomers spotted an interstellar object passing through our solar system last month. It was only the second time scientists have ever detected such an object, …
STDs are spreading like wildfire in the US
Despite decades of sexual education and STD awareness campaigns, the rates at which new STD cases are reported continues to rise. A new bulletin by …
You’ve been running wrong your entire life
Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner, amateur jogger, or simply run when the situation warrants it, a new study claims that you’d be doing yourself a …
Nobel Prize winner says mankind is doomed to remain on Earth forever
Sometime within the next five years or so, NASA plans on sending humans back to the Moon. Looking to the future, NASA is laying the …
Here is NASA’s new spacesuit that astronauts will wear to the Moon
We’re still several years away from seeing NASA send humans back to the Moon, but when you’re planning for a mission as intense as that, …
Hordes of tarantulas are crawling across San Francisco right now
If you have a natural aversion to spiders, you might want to steer clear of the San Francisco Bay Area for at least the next …
Want to live longer? Get a dog
If prolonging your time on Earth is a big priority for you, adopting a four-legged friend could help in a big way. A new study …
Saturn has 20 new moons, and they all need names
Earth’s singular moon has offered astronomers the opportunity to study the relationship between planets and the natural satellites that orbit them. In many ways, Earth’s …
Fireballs spotted streaking across the sky in California
If you’re a California resident and happened to be hanging around outside on Monday evening you might have spotted something very special in the skies. …
Chinese farmers are breeding ‘mutant’ pigs the size of polar bears
Farmers have always done their best to maximize yield, whether that be cramming another row of corn onto a field or breeding beefier cattle, but …
China grew cotton on the Moon, if only for a moment
China may have had to sit and watch as countries like the United States dominated space for decades, but things are a whole lot different …
Astronauts are swapping out ISS batteries like it’s an old pickup truck
The International Space Station is a high-tech laboratory and high-flying living space. It’s an incredible structure that has been keeping astronauts safe and helping them …
NASA’s Curiosity rover paints ancient Mars as a water-rich paradise
NASA’s Curiosity rover is currently cruising around an area of Mars known as the Gale Crater. It’s a massive impact site that has existed for …
The last woolly mammoths on Earth died alone, stranded on an island
As Earth began to slowly emerge from the last ice age, many of the creatures who had adapted to life on a frigid planet found …
Oklahoma woman shot by dog who is still a very good boy
When 44-year-old Tina Springer was shot in the leg with a handgun while riding in the passenger seat of a vehicle stopped at a train …
NASA just joined the electric vehicle revolution
As automakers continue to embrace electric vehicles and more companies pledge to purge their vehicle lineups of gas engines in the coming years, the trend …
Fireballs spotted above Chile defy explanation
When we Earthlings spot something tearing through the sky in a blaze of glory, there’s almost always a totally reasonable explanation. More often than not, …
FDA announces expanded recall of all-purpose flour that is tainted with E. coli
Several months ago the FDA announced a recall of all-purpose flour because it was probably tainted with E. coli. E. coli is no joke, but …
NASA’s InSight robot is fighting against Mars to save a vital instrument
NASA’s InSight lander has been resting safely on Mars for nearly a year now, and it’s doing some seriously great work. Most of the robot’s …
Paralyzed man walks again thanks to brain-controlled exoskeleton
A 28-year-old man who fell some 40 feet off a balcony four years ago is getting back on his feet thanks to advancements in brain-controlled …
