The highest-rated TV shows of 2025 so far, according to IMDb
We’re only halfway through 2025, but one thing’s for sure as far as streaming TV goes — this year has already delivered quite a few …
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The new Rotten Tomatoes app is giving me Letterboxd vibes
Rotten Tomatoes just dropped a new mobile app — and if you’ve ever lost an afternoon rating movies and building watchlists on Letterboxd, the vibes …
MIT made a ‘bubble wrap’ that can turn air into drinking water
Researchers with MIT have created a new bubble wrap-like gel that can turn air into water. This is just the latest in a list of …
NASA is bringing live rocket launches and spacewalks to Netflix
After debuting its ad-free streaming service NASA+ in November 2023, NASA is bringing some of its live programming over to Netflix starting this summer. According …
Scientists finally know what caused the Atlantic Warming Hole
For years, scientists were puzzled by a strange part of the ocean just south of Greenland that didn’t behave like the rest of the planet. …
Scientists found what just might be Earth’s oldest rocks
Researchers say they might have discovered the oldest rocks on Earth. The rocks in question are a belt of swirly, stripe-covered rocks found in the …
Scientists created a ‘living’ material that sucks CO2 out of the air
Scientists at ETH Zurich have developed a new kind of material that doesn’t just sit there. It actually lives, grows, and pulls carbon dioxide straight …
These plants might actually be de-evolving
We know that the world and its various inhabitants, from plants to animals, are still evolving. In fact, some even believe that humans are actively …
These moths use stars to navigate, just like humans
We’ve long known that some animals depend on the Sun to navigate the world. However, new research may have uncovered the first insect we know …
The five top-ranked TV shows dominating the internet right now
A small town crime drama, a YA series built on secrets and lies, and stories of broken families and haunted detectives — this week’s new …
Researchers found three minerals never before catalogued on Earth
We’re always learning more about our planet. From figuring out where life on Earth originated to exactly what lies beneath the Earth’s surface, there’s plenty …
Imperfect climate models can still help us immensely, Yale says
The fight against climate change is ongoing, and while we’re still a long way from finding an actually sustainable solution, researchers at Yale say that …
The 3 can’t-miss Netflix releases that belong on your watchlist next week
As the calendar flips over to July, Netflix is wasting no time in dropping some of its buzziest releases of the summer. Whether you’re craving …
Scientists still don’t know why sharks ‘freeze’ when turned upside down
Sharks are interesting creatures and among the most deadly lurking within the ocean. But what if I told you that sharks have a strange habit …
July is going to be a huge month for Netflix documentaries
I’m the kind of Netflix subscriber who’s more than happy to let everyone else obsess over Squid Game, Wednesday, and all the other splashy original …
Earthworm DNA may challenge everything we know about evolution
When Charles Darwin first proposed how evolution works in 1859, it seemed plausible. Tiny changes stack up over time, eventually leading a species to become …
Aimless wandering is actually good for the brain
The brain is a complex organ. Not only is it made up of multiple parts, all of which have important roles to play in processing …
Research shows caffeine could help slow cellular aging
Health experts tend to go back and forth on whether or not caffeine is actually good for you, or how much you should ingest every …
Download all of Netflix in 1 second? Record-breaking new data connection can actually do it
Netflix lets you download TV shows and movies to play while you’re offline, but there are limits in place (100 active downloads per device). The …
The shortest day of your life could be this summer – here’s when
We could soon be living through the shortest day of our lives. According to reports, Earth is continuingly spinning faster on its axis. While we’ve …
Turns out the human mind sees what it wants to see, not what you actually see
The human brain continues to surprise scientists. From how it learns to the fact that our brains glow, there’s a lot we have yet to …
It only takes the herpes virus one hour to change human DNA forever
Viruses rely on hosts to survive. But some viruses are more effective at reproducing than others. Now, new research has shown that the herpes virus, …
We finally figured out what’s inside the Moon
For decades, scientists have debated what’s beneath the Moon’s dusty surface. Now, new research has delivered some of the clearest evidence yet of what’s inside …
The Sun is twisting Mercury’s crust in unexpected ways
As the planet closest to the Sun, Mercury has it rough. Not only is it the smallest planet in our solar system, but Mercury’s crust …
HBO’s Billy Joel documentary is a love letter to Long Island’s biggest star
This summer, HBO is shining a spotlight on one of the most iconic American songwriters of the past half century. Billy Joel: And So It …
Researchers beamed light through a man’s head for the first time
Researchers have discovered a new way to image the brain, and it has also led to a first for scientists. According to a new paper …
House of Representatives bans WhatsApp on government-issued devices
Citing security concerns, the chief administrative officer (CAO) of the House of Representatives today issued an order prohibiting representatives and staff members from using WhatsApp …
