MIT invented a way to build nano-scale versions of larger objects
In science fiction, “shrink rays” are the easiest way to turn a large object into something much, much smaller, but here in reality things aren’t …
Articles by Mike Wehner
Breathing in Moon dust could kill you
Dreams of a lunar colony where people walk around on the dusty surface inside of big domes will remain a dream for a while longer. …
New research shows that tornadoes don’t form the way everyone thought
Tornadoes are some of the most destructive weather events on the planet, so understanding how they form is vital in forming early warning systems that …
Hubble spots a distant planet that is literally being vaporized
We usually think of planets as having a certain level of permanence but for worlds that reside within very close proximity of a star existence …
Cash truck crashes in New Jersey, spilling money across highway
Christmas came a bit early for commuters cruising along Route 3 in New Jersey on Thursday morning. Skies were cloudy, but instead of snow tumbling …
Mars orbiter spots InSight lander chilling out on Martian surface
NASA’s InSight lander is the new kid on the Martian block, and it’s already snapping selfies and telling its handlers back on Earth all about …
Bees can wear backpacks now thanks to the University of Washington
Wearables are all the rage for us humans, delivering all kinds of useful information about our bodies and surroundings. Now, scientists from the University of …
Cop catches falling meteor on his dash cam as it lights up the night sky
If you’re hoping to spot a falling meteor, there are times of the year that are better than others. At the moment the Geminid meteor shower …
Invasive tick species could have an even larger impact on the US than first feared
Late last month the CDC issued a warning about an invasive species of tick that has begun to spread in the United States. Native to …
Japan’s asteroid rovers continue to send back amazing images of its alien surface
It’s been a couple of months since the Japanese space agency (JAXA) deployed robots to the surface of the asteroid known as Ryugu. The Hayabusa-2 …
Violent video games may promote immunity to disturbing images
The debate over whether violent video games makes someone violent in the real world has been raging for decades. There’s been no indisputable evidence to …
Fire alarm sends Santa into a panic in front of traumatized kids
Taking young children to meet who they believe to be the jolly old fellow that fills their stockings every year is a cherished Christmas tradition …
NASA is finally getting the first data from its mission to ‘Touch the Sun’
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has already provided us with plenty of news since its launch back in August. It’s gotten closer to the Sun than …
Puma is bringing back its 1980s ‘smart shoes’ because why not
When Puma launched its “RS” computerized sneakers way back in 1986, the company thought it might be the dawning of a new era in smart …
Russia is treating the space station hole like a forensic investigation
The strange hole that was found months ago in the Soyuz spacecraft attached to the International Space Station continues to be a major focus for …
NASA’s InSight lander just snapped its first selfie, and it’s a stunner
When it comes to robots on Mars, one of NASA’s many traditions is making sure its rovers snap a selfie or two while hanging out …
Doctors are now facing prison time and huge fines for illegal opioid prescriptions
It’s no secret that the US is in the midst of an opioid crisis. Addiction statistics and overdose rates have climbed so high that they’re …
City frogs are sexier than country frogs according to lady frogs
Attraction is, at its most basic level, a pretty mysterious thing. What makes one person attracted to another, and why are certain qualities more sought …
Mega-shark Megalodon may have died off because it got too hot
The sharks that roam today’s oceans can be fearsome, but they don’t really compare to some of the species that dominated the seas millions of …
Jimmy Dean says there’s metal in its sausage, issues immediate recall
Biting into a breakfast sausage is a treat that everyone should experience as often as possible, but if your freezer is stocked with bags of …
Russian cosmonauts will leave the ISS to inspect a strange hole in their spacecraft
It was late August when a mysterious hole was discovered in a Soyuz spacecraft attached to the International Space Station. The hole, which had apparently …
Researchers say coffee may combat two devastating brain diseases
The past few years have brought lots of good news for anyone who considers coffee a vice. Scientists have discovered that various compounds in coffee …
NASA’s asteroid probe already found water on Bennu
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx asteroid probe only just arrived at its target a week ago but it’s already making important scientific observations of the space rock known …
Woman’s fatal brain-eating infection linked to tap water
People will try just about anything to combat a bad case of the sniffles. Whether it’s from a cold or allergies, a runny or stuffy …
Voyager 2 just entered interstellar space
NASA hardware tends to last a long time, but few spacecraft can match the longevity of the two Voyager probes. The twin spacecrafts were launched …
CDC warns not to eat raw cookie dough
The holidays are here, and that means lots of tasty baked treats are going to be covering kitchen counters all around the world. If you …
These endangered seals won’t stop getting eels stuck in their noses
Keeping tabs on endangered animals can be difficult, especially if they’re being actively poached by hunters who don’t care about the law. The plight of …
Here’s what wind sounds like on Mars
One of the coolest things about NASA’s new InSight lander that recently arrived on Mars is that it’ll be able to listen closely to sounds …
NASA is using a 1909 penny to learn more about seasons on Mars
NASA’s Curiosity rover is a powerful machine with some impressive capabilities when it comes to analyzing material samples, drilling into Martian rocks, and snapping images …
NASA’s new Mars robot just sent back some awesome photos
It was just a couple of weeks ago that NASA’s shiny new InSight lander successfully touched down on the Red Planet, sending cheers throughout NASA …
