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 …
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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 …
Best Buy’s Galaxy S10 deals include up to $650 in savings
The Galaxy S10 is already available for preorder, and we’ve told you everything you need to know about the various carrier deals that are already …
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 …
Mark Zuckerberg just accidentally undercut the rationale for Facebook Portal
Remember when Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently announced that his new annual personal challenge for 2019 would include participating in a series of discussions about …
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 …
Google built a microphone into its Nest security system – and forgot to tell anyone
Here’s one way to let users know that the gadget you sold them includes a microphone that you forgot to tell them about: You can …
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 …
The Galaxy S10’s hole-punch display is better than the iPhone’s notch, but I can’t live without Face ID
Samsung’s Galaxy S10 phones are finally official, and they come with those gorgeous Infinity-O hole-punch displays where the selfie camera pierces through the screen. Samsung …
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, …
Galaxy S10 launch event: Watch the Unpacked 2019 live stream right here
Countless months of rumors, reports, and leaks have all led to this moment, as Samsung prepares to take the stage for its annual Galaxy Unpacked …
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 …
Netflix won the streaming war, and everyone else is fighting for second place
Remember when cutting the cord was supposed to make our lives easier? Well, in a somewhat ironic turn of events, the popularity of streaming services …
Move to Singapore for the fastest internet in the world, according to this chart
Residents in Buffalo may have felt a reason to gripe in recent days, when separate analyses — from technology firm Ookla as well as The …
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 …
Huawei founder strikes defiant tone in interview, says the US ‘can’t crush us’
In his first interview since the arrest of his daughter in December, Huawei’s until-now reclusive founder struck a defiant tone in response to questions from …
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 …
Qualcomm reveals new Snapdragon X55 modem to accelerate the viability of 5G
Qualcomm Inc. president Cristiano Amon said today he thinks the new Snapdragon X55 modem his company has just announced will, among other things, help accelerate …
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. …
Analyst: Apple’s streaming video service won’t ‘move the needle’ for a while
At this point, there have been a slew of announcements related to the content Apple is commissioning and buying for its upcoming Netflix-like streaming service. …
Google will make it tougher for sites to block Chrome’s incognito mode
Having the option to switch over to Chrome’s incognito mode at any time is comforting for many users, but it isn’t a foolproof tool. While …
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 …
New report shows the lengths to which Huawei has gone to copy Apple
An engineer for the China-based smartphone maker Huawei recently sent a photo of some product design material to an Apple supplier. The Huawei engineer’s note …
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 …
Top Apple insider sheds light on new iPads, MacBook Pros, revamped Mac Pro, and more
Not too long ago, rumors regarding forthcoming Apple products were incredibly hard to come by. These days, it’s quite the opposite, in large part thanks …
