Making Mars habitable might be possible thanks to aerogel
As far as anyone knows, Mars is currently totally devoid of life. We don’t know if that was always the case, but we know that …
Articles by Mike Wehner
This human-sized jellyfish is both really cool and kinda scary
The world’s oceans are filled with all manner of jaw-dropping creatures, but you have to be in the right place at the right time to …
SpaceX finally knows why its Crew Dragon exploded
NASA’s commercial crew program has seen more than its fair share of delays in recent years as both SpaceX and Boeing have had to push …
NASA is about to grow fruit in space
NASA has big plans for space travel that include heading to both the Moon and Mars sooner rather than later. If humans begin to travel …
NASA boss Bridenstine thinks we’d be on Mars already if politics didn’t get in the way
NASA’s Mars exploration projects have yielded many surprising discoveries over the years, and we know more about the Red Planet today than we ever have …
India’s Moon lander mission hits ‘snag’ moments before launch
The United States and Russia may have paved the way to the Moon, but as technology advances, we’re seeing many more countries launching their own …
Tennessee police warn of ‘meth gators,’ urge drug users not to flush their stashes
If you’re a meth user in Loretto, Tennessee, local law enforcement would very much like for you to stop, and when you do, please don’t …
Scientists discover gorgeous new fish species, name it after Wakanda
Discovering an entirely new animal species has to be rather exciting for scientists. Not only will you go down in history as the person (or …
This breath sensor is built for keto dieters, and it has the science to back it up
If you’ve searched Google for diet tips in 2019 you’ve almost certainly already heard of the ketogenic diet — or simply “keto.” Keto emphasizes low …
These tiny robots tackle tasks in groups, just like insects
On its own, a single ant can only accomplish so much, but you toss it into the mix with a couple hundred of its peers …
Hubble spots black hole surrounded by material that shouldn’t be there
The Hubble Space Telescope, which is operated by NASA and the ESA, is fantastic for spotting objects residing in the distant reaches of space. Black …
United Arab Emirates spy satellite crashes into the ocean after failed rocket launch
Military bodies around the world rely on surveillance satellites to help them keep an eye on potential enemies and allies alike. Everyone watches everyone, and …
Moons that escape their planets are now called ‘ploonets’
Late last year, astronomers decided that moons which orbit other moons should get their own special name. The label “moon-moon” was offered — and promptly …
Police sniff out suspect after a loud fart revealed his hiding spot
We like to think we have control over our own bodies, and in most cases that’s true. Sometimes the forces of nature work against you, …
Scientists think they’ve found all the ‘missing’ iron in the universe
These days, scientists think they have a pretty good idea of what the universe is made of. By detecting the telltale signatures of various elements …
Astronomers just spotted an asteroid that loves the Sun
Thanks to astronomers and their constant search for new bodies moving throughout our solar system, we know about a lot of asteroids. Many of them …
Japan’s asteroid probe is about to attempt its second daring asteroid touchdown
Japan is doing some incredible things with its Hayabusa2 asteroid probe. The spacecraft has now spent several months in orbit around the space rock known …
Astronomers just spotted two supermassive black holes on a collision course
There’s really nothing in the universe that can compare to the awesome power of a supermassive black hole. Well, almost nothing. In a new paper …
Kayaker watches huge python devour crocodile, photographs the entire thing
Kayaking is a relaxing outdoor activity that you can enjoy just about anywhere there’s a suitable body of water. Unless you’re tackling rapids, it’s generally …
NASA’s Voyager twins refuse to die
It’s been almost 42 years since NASA sent its two Voyager spacecraft on record-breaking missions, and both of the decades-old robots are still alive. Voyager …
There’s something very odd about this story of a fire at a SpaceX facility in Florida
A fire at a SpaceX prototyping facility on Monday did as much as $100,000 in damage, according to reports from local news sources and agencies …
Recent earthquakes that rocked California dramatically scarred the Earth
A series of powerful earthquakes and aftershocks left much of Southern California trembling over the long holiday weekend. The most powerful of the quakes, a …
Israel’s failed Beresheet lander might fly again, at least in spirit
The strange, sad saga of Israel’s Beresheet lunar lander is a bizarre one. The spacecraft, which embarked on the first privately-funded Moon landing mission, failed …
SpaceX scores NASA contract to launch $50 million astrophysics mission
SpaceX and NASA are like two peas in a pod as of late, with the space program leaning heavily on SpaceX for everything from satellite …
Father-son duo is 3D printing a Lamborghini for science
For most people, dreaming about owning a Lamborghini is about as close as they’ll realistically get to having one in their driveway. Supercars are pricey …
Hubble spies distant galaxy in full bloom
Spring may already be in our rear-view mirror but NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope is still in the mood for things that bloom. In a new …
SpaceX is inching closer to Starship’s big debut
SpaceX has had an incredibly busy year thus far, with a steady series of rocket launches and new initiatives like Starlink in the very earliest …
Bizarre, exotic orange bird discovered on England highway turns out to be seagull soaked in curry
If you spotted a bright orange bird chilling on the side of the road you’d probably do a double-take and then check your coffee to …
The CDC finally figured out the source of the latest Salmonella outbreak in the US
A multi-state outbreak of Salmonella has been linked to papayas sourced from Mexico that are sold across the United States, according to a new bulletin …
Man bitten by shark in 1994 finally gets its tooth out of his foot
In 1994, Jeff Weakley was surfing off the coast of Florida’s Flagler Beach when he was attacked by a shark. He survived the ordeal but …
