Japan is about to launch a mini space elevator that could be a sign of things to come
Getting into space can be a tricky thing. Right now, the hardware that can get you there — a rocket — is complex, pricey, and …
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NASA might sell naming rights to missions and expand endorsements to raise money for new missions
Exploring space isn’t cheap. We live in an age where technology is allowing us to discover distant worlds and learn more about our neighboring planets …
That hole in the International Space Station was caused by a drill, not a meteorite, and the search is on for the culprit
Last week, astronauts aboard the International Space Station woke to an alarm warning them of a pretty serious situation. The space station was losing pressure, …
This is our first look at Apple’s completely redesigned iPad Pro models
In just a few days, the collective eyes of the tech world will be laser focused on Apple’s September 12th media event at the company’s …
Apple may be working on an always-on mode for Apple Watch
Ahead of Apple’s annual event next week that will include a showcase of new products like iPhones, watches and more, a new patent for Apple …
Even more evidence suggesting that AR glasses are in Apple’s future
Late last week, Apple sent out invitations for its next special event, during which it will most likely unveil its new slate of iPhone models …
Hubble captures mysterious nebula in gorgeous new image
You might think that with so many telescopes at its disposal NASA and the astronomy community at large would have plenty of time to gaze …
A Google engineer was apparently so bored he decided to hack open secure doors at a Google office
It’s widely known Google has some of the best software engineers on the planet. Last July, one of them — a Google engineer who works …
NASA will pay you up to $750,000 to come up with a way to turn CO2 into other molecules on Mars
When NASA launches manned missions to space they have to bring just about everything along with them. You can’t reach out into space for resources …
It might be another 1,000 years before we can see the elusive ‘Planet Nine’
“Planet Nine,” the mythical hidden planet that may or may not be lurking in the very distant reaches of our Solar System, continues to avoid …
Apple Watch Series 4 reimagined with the round design of your dreams
We now have just over one week left to wait until Apple hosts its big iPhone XS event, and the hype is reaching new highs. …
Firefox gets even more aggressive than Chrome and Safari with new tracker blocking features
A recent study by Ghostery found that more than 55 percent of the time it takes to load an average website is spent on behind-the-scenes drudgery the …
Vast majority of Apple Watch buyers are opting for old models
There’s good news and bad news for Apple on the cusp of the Apple Watch Series 4 reveal. The good news is that, according to …
Saturn’s auroras sure do look pretty
Here on Earth, auroras are pretty neat sight to see. The phenomenon, commonly called the “Northern Lights,” is fairly well understood by scientists. They occur …
A big fake Moon is slowly making its way around the Earth
You probably don’t spare much thought for the Moon. I mean it’s there in the night sky, being all bright and cool and whatnot, but …
Japan just announced when it will attempt to land on an asteroid
It’s been about two months since Japan’s space program, JAXA, arrived at the asteroid known as Ryugu. The mission began way back in 2014, and …
NASA crosses its fingers as skies over its sleeping Opportunity rover continue to clear up
The saga of the Mars dust storm that may have killed NASA’s Opportunity rover may still come with a twist ending. The rover, which has …
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station had to plug this hole with their thumb
Yesterday, Russian space organization Roscosmos and the European Space Agency broke the news that the International Space Station had sprung a leak. That’s a pretty …
‘Avengers 4’ spoilers: New movie will be just as shocking as ‘Infinity War’
I fully expected to see Thanos kill some of the Marvel superheroes in Infinity War. I also believed that at least Captain America would be …
Best Buy’s Labor Day sale has big discounts on Apple Watch, TVs, laptops, and much more
Labor Day weekend is upon us, which means two things: one last long weekend before the school year kicks back into high gear, and a …
Leaked Apple Watch Series 4 photo reveals a cool feature no other smartwatch has
Apple will unveil a bunch of new products on September 12th, including the highly anticipated iPhone XS and 6.1-inch LCD iPhone, but also the Apple …
Legendary investor Warren Buffett warns Apple that buying Tesla would be a bad idea
Amid the Apple-heavy crush of news today, what with the leaks and headlines about what the newest iPhones and Apple Watch models will look like, …
Freezing temperatures likely contributed to the extinction of Neanderthals
The amount of information we have about the human family tree is steadily growing, but there are still plenty of unanswered questions. One of the …
This 61-year-old man survived a great white shark attack by beating it up
An idyllic dip in the ocean off the coast of Massachusetts turned into an actual nightmare for 61-year-old William Lytton earlier this month. Without warning, …
Scientists think black holes could bring dead stars back to life as ‘zombies’
What happens when a star dies? When most stars exhaust their bountiful supply of energy they enter a state where they become white dwarfs. These …
Apple Watch Series 4 leaks online weeks ahead of Apple’s fall event
Just moments after giving us a first look at the iPhone XS, 9to5Mac on Thursday shared the first images and details of the Apple Watch …
A Harvard scientist built an AI that can predict earthquake aftershocks, with help from Google
Earthquakes are notoriously hard to predict. When they happen in a major city or populated area they can be utterly devastating, and warning people ahead …
The International Space Station has sprung a leak after being hit by a meteorite
When an alarm sounds in your office building you’ll probably just end up standing around in the parking lot for a few minutes while someone …
Apple to hold fall 2018 iPhone reveal event on September 12th
Apple’s next big fall hardware reveal will take place on September 12th, according to a source with knowledge of the company’s plans. We have also …
Latest acquisition suggests Apple’s next big thing could be AR-powered smart glasses
Taking a look at Apple’s recent earnings reports, one can’t help but notice that Apple’s R&D spending over the past few years has grown at …
