Watching a tornado from a drone is both terrifying and mesmerizing
People who live across the Midwestern U.S. know that tornadoes are just something you have to deal with. They can be utterly devastating, of course, …
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SpaceX forced to delay NASA launch over drone ship glitch
Resupply missions to the International Space Station are typically routine affairs, and SpaceX has completed well over a dozen such missions ahead of this week’s …
No, you shouldn’t wash your raw chicken before you cook it
There are lots of rules out there when it comes to cooking meat, and, of all the common meats you might find yourself cooking, chicken …
This incredible zoom-out reminds us just how powerful Hubble really is
The Hubble Space Telescope is one of those things that seems like it’s always been around. Its mission, which just recently passed the 29 year …
Jeff Bezos’ space startup Blue Origin just nailed an important test flight
SpaceX might be leading the charge in the realm of commercial space flight, but it’s not a one-horse race. Several other startups are working hard …
Expect new Pixel phones, Android Q, and more at Google I/O next week
Ahead of the 2019 edition of its annual I/O developer conference that’s right around the corner, Google offered a bit of a tease for the …
Here’s what a Martian sunset looks like
NASA’s InSight lander has been sitting safely on Mars for a number of months now after landing back in late 2018, and it’s already making …
Some total scumbag torched half a million bees in Texas
Despite their reputation for offering painful stings — a result of the general confusion between bees and wasps — bees are absolutely vital to our …
A huge asteroid will squeak by Earth in 2029, and you’ll be able to see it without a telescope
Roughly a decade from now, a rather sizable space rock is going to have a very close encounter with Earth — on Friday the 13th, …
Google introduces swipeable Wear OS widgets called Tiles
Over the next month, Google will be rolling out a new element of its Wear OS smartwatch software interface that’s meant to improve the ease …
Saturn’s moon Titan has a massive strip of water ice, and scientists don’t know why
Like many of the larger bodies in our solar system, Saturn’s massive moon Titan has long been of interest to astronomers due to its unique …
Every Galaxy S10 model costs $200 less at Best Buy right now
OnePlus will unveil the OnePlus 7 in less than two weeks. Recent leaks revealed that the high-end version of the OnePlus 7 will be more …
Japan found water on an asteroid, and it could reveal secrets about Earth
Nothing would excite astronomers more than to discover a planet somewhere out there with obvious signs of life, but it just hasn’t happened yet. Earth, …
Yep, a space rock definitely hit the Moon during January’s lunar eclipse
Back in January skywatchers were treated to a gorgeous lunar eclipse that was visible across multiple continents. It made headlines as the “Super Blood Wolf …
NASA bought junk aluminum in a 19-year scam that cost the agency over $700 million
NASA is staffed with some of the brightest minds in engineering, astronomy, and mathematics. You wouldn’t expect anyone to even attempt to pull the wool …
Facebook’s new ‘Secret Crush’ isn’t cute, it’s creepy
Facebook kicked off its F8 2019 event on Tuesday, announcing various new features for its social networks and chat apps. Facebook users were promised a …
NASA delays SpaceX’s ISS resupply mission over space station glitch
It’s only been a little over a week since a static test fire of SpaceX’s Crew Dragon resulted in what appeared to be the complete …
This JetBlue fare sale with tickets as low as $44 is too good to pass up
Boutique New York-based airline JetBlue launched a two-day “Fly As You May” fare sale Tuesday with tons of great deals and fares as low as …
Instagram will test hiding how many ‘likes’ your posts get so you’ll stop obsessing
Instagram may be about to make the biggest change ever to your experience with the app soon, in the hope that you’ll stop obsessing so …
Measles cases in the U.S. just hit a 25-year high thanks to anti-vaxxers
The United States just hit a major milestone, but not the kind that anyone should be proud of. With over 700 confirmed cases of the …
Apple posts Q2 earnings: Revenue hits $58 billion
Apple a few moments ago issued its earnings report for the March quarter and posted revenue of $58 billion, a quarterly profit of nearly $11.6 billion, …
Scientists are testing new plasma tech that can kill 99.9% of deadly airborne germs
Coming down with a cold is a major pain, and sometimes it’s impossible to know when or where you even got it. That’s the nature …
How to watch Facebook’s F8 2019 live stream
It’s not often that Facebook makes headlines for any of its achievements or advancements anymore, with new privacy concerns seemingly cropping up on a weekly …
Norway thinks it captured a Beluga whale that was spying for Russia
Russia may be resorting to more unconventional methods of espionage these days, dragooning Mother Nature into helping the country extend its spying capabilities. That’s what …
Study draws incredible link between school bus exhaust and student test scores
As educators have known for a long, long time, there’s no magic solution to improving academic performance across an entire student body. Experienced teachers and …
Pluto’s atmosphere might be dying right before our eyes
Pluto, the once-planet and now-dwarf-planet, is an incredibly hostile world as far as life is concerned. Pluto, which sits near the edges of the solar …
Advertising executives believe Netflix will have to run ads eventually
No surprise, Netflix was a big topic of discussion today as IAB’s Digital Content NewFronts event kicked off in New York City — and a …
Doctors used a drone to deliver a vital kidney transplant in historic flight
Drones might be a favorite toy among adults with significant disposable income, but they’ve also proven to be incredibly useful as tools, and sometimes life-saving …
Spotify now has 100M paying subscribers, but it’s still losing money
Spotify now has 100 million subscribers paying for the streaming music service’s Premium subscription tier, in addition to now enjoying a presence in 79 markets …
Denver might decriminalize psychedelic mushrooms
As more and more U.S. states embrace marijuana, tearing down decades of anti-weed propaganda in the process, some cities are considering approaching other low-risk recreational …
