Astronauts come one tiny step closer to building an off-world base
NASA will be sending humans back to the lunar surface in the very near future. Following that, plans for a crewed mission to Mars are …
Articles by Mike Wehner
NASA just released a high-res 3D model of the Moon that’ll blow you away
NASA has provided us with some truly fantastic images of the Moon over the years. We’ve gotten to see Earth’s friendly little neighbor from just …
Scientists spotted a bizarre X-ray blast in a distant galaxy
Thanks to ever-advancing observational technology, astronomers can now spot distant galaxies in greater detail than ever before. For scientists, being able to study these distant …
Squirrels spy on birds to figure out when danger is lurking
In the animal kingdom, many creatures develop unique ways of relaying information to their kin, but a new study highlights just how important it can …
Want to live longer? Stop drinking soda
Most people already know that regularly drinking soda can have negative health consequences. Whether you prefer sugar or artificial sweeteners in your soft drinks, guzzling …
Ocean buoy reveals birds hanging out in eye of Hurricane Dorian
Whenever a powerful storm threatens coasts, we often focus on the potential impact on human lives and infrastructure. It can sometimes be easy to forget …
Holy crap, a 3-foot python escaped in a Wisconsin high school and no one can find it
Being a high school student is stressful for many reasons, but students at Fond Du Lac High School in Wisconsin now one more thing to …
T. Rex skulls had built-in air conditioning
When you look at a fossilized skull from the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex there are a few things you’ll immediately notice. For starters, it’s huge compared …
Facebook accidentally exposed over 400 million user records, but hey, at least they have a new dating app
Oh Facebook, you just can’t seem to stop tripping over your own big, dumb feet, can you? Today, the world’s largest social network and noted …
Rooftop weed growing operation accidentally busted by a helicopter filming a bike race
If you’re running an illegal marijuana growing operation in the middle of a city, there’s plenty of ways you could find yourself busted. Maybe a …
Chinese vase bought for about $1 at a thrift store turns out to be a rare antique worth $100,000
Taking a trip to your local thrift shop probably isn’t going to yield any remarkable discoveries. You’ll probably find a few broken printers, an incomplete …
Massive boom heard across Central New York was likely an exploding space rock
If you’re a resident of New York state and happened to be hanging around outside on Monday evening you might have heard something unexpected. Several …
The eye of Hurricane Dorian looks absolutely insane from space
Hurricane Dorian continues to batter the East Coast of the United States with high winds and plenty of rain, and as the storm creeps slowly …
India’s Moon lander is poised to make history
With so many eyes on missions to Mars and other interesting destinations in our solar system, it might seem like making it to Earth’s Moon …
Massive rock pillar in Utah resonates with the Earth, can withstand quakes
A popular rock-climbing destination in Utah, Castleton Tower dominates the surrounding landscape, standing nearly 400 feet tall like a stone skyscraper. It’s a gorgeous sight …
Hurricane Dorian downgraded to category 2, but could still pack a major punch
Like many storms of its kind, Hurricane Dorian has proven to be incredibly unpredictable. After first gaining enough strength to qualify as a category 5 …
UK teen goes blind after eating nothing but potato chips and french fries for years
Everyone knows (or at least should know) that a diet consisting of little more than potato chips and french fries is going to lead to …
ESA forced to redirect satellite after SpaceX ignores collision risk
You’d never be able to tell from the ground, but the area around Earth is getting a bit crowded. Fully functional satellites from NASA, the …
Something spilled chicken parts all over a street in Brooklyn and, oh man, I might vomit
Weird things happen in big cities, and as one of the biggest, New York City is like a petri dish of bizarre happenings. The latest, …
China’s lunar rover found a bizarre and unexpected substance on the Moon
China’s space program started the year strong by performing a soft landing on the far side of the Moon. It was a first for the …
The Boeing 737 Max saga isn’t even close to being over
It’s now been nearly six months since airlines around the world were forced to ground any 737 Max commercial jets in their respective fleets. The …
Watch live streaming video as Hurricane Dorian, now a Category 5 storm, makes landfall
Hurricane Dorian is now the most powerful storm on the planet, meeting all the criteria for weather experts to declare it a Category 5 hurricane. …
Wisconsin fugitive lived in a homemade bunker for 3 years with TV and lights powered by a bicycle
Running from the cops is never a good idea, but one Wisconsin man managed to delay his inevitable capture by over three years by hiding …
Here’s what Hurricane Dorian looks like from the International Space Station
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station don’t typically spend their days checking out weather back on Earth, but when a storm as large as Hurricane …
Several northern US states will be treated to a northern lights show this weekend
If you live in the United States you don’t often get the opportunity to see the phenomenon known as the Aurora Borealis, commonly referred to …
NASA satellites paint a terrifying picture of Hurricane Dorian
As the southeastern United States braces for impact, NASA is doing its best to aid in the monitoring and forecasting of Hurricane Dorian, which is …
Let’s get something straight about the panic over vaping and lung health
Vaping has been taking over headlines in recent weeks, and for all the worst reasons. The smoking alternative has been linked to lung issues in …
Pharma company mix-up results in very hairy babies
A recent outbreak of so-called “werewolf syndrome” among babies in Spain prompted an investigation by health officials who eventually discovered that a drug company was …
UFC legend BJ Penn got knocked out by some random, half-naked guy
Professional fighters are only human, and as such, they sometimes get into altercations with random people. Most of the time, these confrontations end badly for …
It’s finally time to name the Mars 2020 rover, and NASA wants suggestions
NASA’s Mars 2020 mission will officially kick off in July of next year, and there’s still plenty to do before that can happen. The spacecraft …
