Science might have finally figured out why zebras have stripes
Zebras are one of nature’s most interesting creations. They’re like horses, only they have a distinct pattern and colors that are unlike just about any …
Articles by Mike Wehner
Japan’s asteroid probe is about to shoot a bullet at an asteroid
Last year, the Japanese space program (JAXA) successfully arrived at the diamond-shaped space rock known as Ryugu. The spacecraft, known as Hayabusa2, spent the latter …
Bored pilot draws penises on the flight radar with his plane
Taking a flight is often exciting, or even scary, for those of us who only rarely take to the skies, but pilots spend a huge …
Lobster bellies make for great armor, according to MIT
Lobsters dominate the menu at seafood restaurants but they also happen to be true wonders of the ocean. They’re covered with rugged armor, which is …
This gorgeous Moon shot took 50,000 individual photos to create
We’ve seen some pretty stunning images of the Moon over the years thanks to high-powered imaging tools from NASA and other space agencies, but you …
Scientists are now testing genetically modified mosquitoes, which is just as scary as it sounds
In many developed countries, mosquitoes are a nuisance that also have the potential to be carriers for disease. In areas where malaria runs rampant, however, …
NASA’s InSight lander now offers the first public Mars weather service
When you’re getting ready in the morning and need to know whether to wear a jacket or not you probably just tap your smartphone screen …
We finally know why grapes go nuclear in the microwave
If you’ve ever searched for ways to make plasma at home (and let’s be honest, who hasn’t?) you’ll quickly come across an interesting kitchen experiment …
Guy gets tattoo to honor NASA’s Opportunity rover, but there’s one big problem
NASA’s Opportunity rover had a long, eventful stay on Mars, but unfortunately those days are now behind us. The rover has been officially declared dead …
New study suggests your furniture might be making your family sick
You’d probably never think that something as innocent as a sofa could pose a risk to you or your family but a new study out …
FDA confirms injecting ‘young blood’ to prevent aging is stupid and pointless
We’d all love to find the fountain of youth but such a thing just doesn’t seem to exist. We’re born, we grow old (if we’re …
Can sharks teach us how to cure cancer? Scientists think so
We humans like to flatter ourselves and imagine that we have what it takes to survive here on planet Earth, but our reign pales in …
Dozens of new Salmonella cases linked to turkey products in ongoing outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention just issued a new update to its ongoing investigation of a months-long Salmonella outbreak linked to turkey products. …
NASA captures best look yet at China’s lunar lander hanging out on the Moon
China started the year off strong by landing a lunar probe on the Moon’s surface and deploying a tiny rover to do a bit of …
The Earth isn’t flat, but you’d never know that from watching YouTube
The internet makes it possible for the average person to access an incredibly vast amount of knowledge amassed over centuries, as long as they know …
China plans to tap the Sun’s boundless energy with an orbiting solar farm
Our Sun is the most readily available source of energy we have available to us, but harnessing its incredible power is something humanity is still …
Watch a Wisconsin lake swallow a pickup truck whole
Ice fishing is a cherished tradition in the northern U.S. states and I, dear friend, happen to live very near a popular ice fishing destination …
This space harpoon might finally be the answer to all the junk floating around Earth
NASA and other space agencies around the world have accomplished some seriously amazing things in space, but there’s been a big price to pay for …
Man who strangled mountain lion in self-defense tells his story
Last week, news broke of a then-unidentified man who was forced to defend himself against a mountain lion when it attacked him on a recreational …
Here’s how NASA is searching for all the missing mass in the Universe
Centuries of astronomical observation and technological advances have revealed a lot about the Universe we all call home, but it’s also raised plenty of new …
Wild new study suggests blindness may protect against mental illness
Schizophrenia is a puzzling disorder for medical professionals. It’s a mental illness that can be treated but nobody really knows what causes it in the …
Diet soda may dramatically increase your risk of heart attack and stroke, study shows
If you’re watching your weight to start the new year you might be tempted to opt for anything labeled “diet.” As it turns out, diet …
Hunters in 24 US states warned of ‘zombie deer’ disease
Deer hunting is a big deal in many U.S. states, and surveys suggest that around 10 million hunters participate in the activity regularly. As any …
Scientists developed a ‘nano-drug’ painkiller that could save us from opioids
As the United States continues to struggle with a rising number of opioid addicts who were previously prescribed powerful painkillers due to a variety of …
NASA’s Valentine’s Day eCards are the nerdiest way to say ‘I love you’
It’s Valentine’s Day, which means there’s probably a good portion of you who totally forgot to plan ahead and now have nothing to give your …
Researchers discover dinosaur with heart-shaped tail just in time for Valentine’s Day
In a story that was absolutely meant for Valentine’s Day, dinosaur researchers have uncovered fossils of a new species of ancient reptile that “wears its …
The world’s largest airliner is being pulled from production
Bigger isn’t always better, at least when it comes to air travel. In an announcement that will surely be a bummer for fans of colossal …
Home Depot reports bomb threat after man says he’s going to ‘blow up’ the bathroom
When you gotta go, you gotta go, and that’s something a Home Depot customer in Wichita, Kansas, knows all too well. In a story that …
Great white sharks likely pushed the massive megalodon to extinction
Taking a dip in the ocean and coming face to face with a predator of the deep would be enough to scare anyone. Modern day …
Well, that’s a wrap for NASA’s Opportunity rover
We kind of new this news would be coming today but now it’s official: NASA’s Opportunity rover mission is now officially over. The trusty rover …
