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 …
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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 …
Samsung couldn’t wait for next week’s Unpacked event to announce new retail plans
In response to what it says is customer demand for more places where they can experiment with and get a first hand-look at new products, …
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 …
The 10 best deals in Best Buy’s big Presidents Day sale
Over time, retailers have managed to take over several holidays in the United States and make them about deals. Such is the case with Presidents …
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 …
Cable could lose over 39 million subscribers this year to streaming services
The bad news keeps getting worse for Big Cable, and there’s no end in sight. The latest? UBS this week released the results of its …
JPMorgan Chase introduces a Bitcoin-like digital coin to speed up payments
If you ever happen to come across the JPM Coin while you’re reading about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, you should know its an official JPMorgan …
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 …
This Amex card is driving the internet crazy, and the 100,000 bonus points explains it
BGR has partnered with The Points Guy for our coverage of credit card products. BGR and The Points Guy may receive a commission from card issuers. …
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 …
More than 1 million people cut the cord during the most recent quarter
Dish Network announced today that it shed 334,000 subscribers during the fourth quarter, with a substantial portion of the departures being attributed to the ongoing …
The Apple Watch continues to dominate the booming smartwatch market
Apple has never disclosed unit sales for the Apple Watch and it’s entirely possible it never will. Especially now that Apple recently decided to keep …
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 …
Activision Blizzard cuts 800 workers, refocuses on hits like ‘Call of Duty’
As everyone expected, the video game company whose various units publish everything from franchises like Call of Duty to Candy Crush has just announced a massive …
This tarantula has a giant ‘horn’ on its back, in case you needed some nightmare fuel
Spiders are incredibly valuable members of the animal kingdom, but there’s definitely something about them that makes a lot of humans nervous. Whether it’s their …
NASA’s Opportunity rover is probably dead
Many of NASA’s missions to explore and learn more about Mars have vastly exceeded expectations, and the Opportunity rover has long been its poster child. …
Google is facing another antitrust probe in one of the world’s biggest smartphone markets
Google has another investigation on its hands from a national regulator in one of the biggest smartphone markets in the world — an investigation along …
Intense storm system brought snow to Hawaii, but it’s not as weird as it sounds
Hawaii is one of the most popular vacation destinations on the planet, with sunny beaches and tropical temperatures that make it the perfect place to …
This dune-covered volcanic rock bed is one of the coolest places on Mars
There are lots of cool sights to see here on planet Earth, but our Solar System is filled with planets that are just as interesting, …
Tesla employees confess lingering layoff fears on anonymous chat app
After Tesla laid off some 9,000 workers last year and announced pink slips for another 7% of its workforce in January — which equates to …
Russia wants to be able to disconnect from the worldwide internet at a moment’s notice
Russia wants to be able to disconnect from the worldwide internet while keeping intact a local internet that would keep its citizens connected to local …
Failed and bankrupt, Mars One says it’s not dead yet and might have a new investor
Hey, remember that terrible Mars mission startup that just officially died because it totally ran out of money and it wasn’t even close to doing …
Lawsuit claims Verizon promised subscribers free Echo devices, but failed to deliver
Verizon was recently hit with a new lawsuit from the Pennsylvania attorney general over allegations that it promised but failed to deliver Amazon Echo devices …
