Just look at how much better Hubble’s photos look after it was serviced
Hubble consistently delivers gorgeous images of the cosmos as its handlers point it at distant galaxies and star clusters, but its imaging capabilities weren’t always …
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Our first up-close look at the Bennu asteroid is a messy one
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx asteroid probe spent many months flying through space in order to meet up with its target, a large space rock known as Bennu. …
Nearly two dozen cases of Legionnaires’ disease have been traced to Disneyland
A trip to Disneyland is supposed to be a wondrous journey to the land of make-believe but health officials now believe that the magical park …
Scientists discover new species of giant salamander in Florida, and it looks like an alien
You’ll find plenty of interesting creatures if you march through a Florida swamp. There’s alligators and crocodiles of course, as well as various species of …
Christmas dinner is on its way to the International Space Station
Astronauts who are lucky enough to score a gig aboard the International Space Station make a lot of sacrifices in the name of science. They’re …
This all-electric motorcycle can hit 60 mph in just 2.1 seconds
Electric cars are only just starting to become a regular sighting on city streets, but one historic motorcycle company is already dreaming of what the …
Wisconsin woman’s dog sniffed out her owner’s cancer three separate times
Dogs have long been called “man’s best friend,” and you don’t have to search far for plenty of stories of canines helping out their human …
SpaceX broke multiple records with its launch of 64 satellites at once
SpaceX is already the leading name in the realm of private space flight with many firsts to its name, but the company’s most recent launch …
How many french fries is too many? Apparently the answer is 7
Taking a trip through a fast food drive thru often leads to a feast of french fries, but with health officials warning against the deep …
This is what a SpaceX Falcon 9 looks like after it comes back down to Earth
A SpaceX launch is a pretty big deal these days despite the fact that they happen with startling regularity. The company has a packed schedule …
FDA research monkeys retired and will live out their lives in Florida
When U.S. citizens retire, they are required by law to consider moving to Florida. Okay, so it’s not an actual requirement, but plenty of retirees …
The ESA just released our best look yet at the Sun’s north pole
Spotting the Sun is easy on a cloud-free day, but scientists hoping to learn more about our nearest star have a difficult task when it …
Scientists invented a new material that gets thicker as you stretch it
Most of us think we have a pretty solid grasp on basic physics, and one of the assumptions we’ve come to form is that any …
China wants to know if plants will grow on the far side of the Moon
Much of the focus for NASA and many other space organizations around the world has been on Mars for a while now. Sending a crewed …
ESA’s adorable space station AI had an emotional meltdown in his debut
It’s been many months since the European Space Agency announced that it was building an AI for testing aboard the International Space Station. Named “CIMON” …
Several dog food brands were just recalled – here’s what you need to know
Making sure your pet’s food has adequate amounts of crucial vitamins is something every pet owner should pay attention to, but one dog food manufacturer …
Chinese scientists who created gene-edited babies may now be missing
The scientific community was rocked last week after a Chinese scientists named He Jiankui claimed to have successfully modified human embryos using the CRISPR tool. …
Watch NASA live stream the arrival of its OSIRIS-REx asteroid probe
NASA has had a busy few months already but its OSIRIS-REx asteroid probe isn’t waiting for anyone. The spacecraft, which has spent the last two …
This robot cafe in Tokyo is remotely controlled by disabled staff, and it’s incredible
Being waited on by robot is something that we all imagine might be possible in the distant future, but one cafe in Tokyo is already …
NASA’s director really wants Elon Musk to stop smoking weed in public
It was revealed last week that NASA will be conducting an investigation into the company culture of SpaceX after concerns over Elon Musk’s behavior began …
This incredible Hubble snapshot of a galaxy cluster took an incredible amount of work to pull off
Hubble might be nearing the eventual end of its lifespan, but it’s still capable of some truly incredible feats. A new image stitched together from …
Scientists are scrambling to repudiate researcher’s claims of editing the genes of human embryos
The Second International Summit on Human Genome Editing, taking place this week in Hong Kong, was supposed to be a gathering of researchers and medical …
Asian ticks have arrived in the United States, and they’ve brought disease with them
Outdoor adventurers in the United States have plenty of tick problems of their own, and anyone who ventures into the woods in many areas of …
NASA will live stream the arrival of its OSIRIS-REx asteroid probe
The Mars InSight lander only just touched down on the Red Planet, but NASA is already gearing up for the landing of another incredibly interesting …
Life expectancy in the United States continues to decline, and officials know why
Life expectancy in the U.S. has fallen once again, following a trend that began in 2015 when the average expected life span of a baby …
This bizarre new wasp species steals the minds of spiders
Wasps are annoying and sometimes painful for us humans but they are even more of a problem for insects that they prey upon. One particularly …
Cleveland cops use NASA’s Mars landing to make a point about winter drivers
As someone who lives in a state known for bad winters I can totally sympathize with Cleveland residents that have to deal with nasty winter …
High-tech search company claims to have discovered Atlantis
If there’s one archaeological find that would turn the world on its head it would be the discovery of the lost city of Atlantis. Many …
Watch a Border Patrol agent’s ‘gender reveal party’ start a wildfire that destroyed 47,000 acres
Border Patrol agent and complete moron Dennis Dickey wanted to make a big deal out of the gender reveal of his unborn baby. Naturally, he …
Chinese scientist says there’s more gene-edited babies on the way as scrutiny mounts
It’s only Wednesday but the strangest science story of the week is already taking some interesting twists. A few days ago, Chinese researcher and currently …
