Super-deep diamond discovery sheds new light on inner workings of Earth
It sounds a bit weird to say, considering we’ve all lived our entire lives on this planet, but scientists still only have a pretty basic …
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NASA’s Juno probe mapped Jupiter’s incredible winds and the images are just nuts
Jupiter is the largest planet in our Solar System and NASA’s Juno probe orbiting the gas giant has delivered some stunning images time and time …
NASA wants to stick your name on the solar probe that will ‘touch the Sun’
Even the most dedicated sky watching hobbyists have to accept the fact that observing the amazing accomplishments of NASA and other space-faring organizations is as …
Here’s why Bitcoin plummeted below $10,000 again
Bitcoin dipped below $10,000 on Wednesday for the fifth time this year, and all the other cryptocoins saw similar plunges. One of the reasons that …
A dog’s sense of smell is even more advanced than we realized
I have a cute dog that’s something of a beagle mix, and as tends to be the case with canines from the hound family, he’s …
Report: Apple to introduce a refreshed iPad Pro with Face ID later this year
According to a new research report from Rosenblatt analyst Jun Zhang (via Barron’s), Apple’s next-gen iPad Pro — much like the iPhone X — will …
This incredibly odd plant disappeared for over 150 years, but now it’s back
Determining whether or not an animal is endangered or even extinct can be a difficult job, but that challenge is even greater when it comes …
Crypto prices dive after the SEC promises more regulation
Cryptocurrency’s rollercoaster ride took a sharp downwards swing Wednesday as the Securities and Exchange Commission issued a statement warning against unlicensed crypto exchanges. The commission …
Forget Jack and Coke, get ready for Coca-Cola’s first alcoholic drink
Jack and Coke is one of the most popular alcoholic drinks you can make. It involves mixing Jack Daniels whiskey, Coca-Cola, and ice. Voila! You …
Broadcom hits back against US government concerns with $1.5 billion R&D fund
Broadcom’s ongoing attempt to acquire Qualcomm, a deal that would be the largest tech merger in history, hit another roadblock this week when the US …
Amazon is offering discounted Prime to Medicaid recipients
If you’re a low-income American on Medicaid, shopping online might be the least of your worries. Nonetheless, Amazon will offer Medicaid members a reduced Amazon …
Unlike humans, termites send their oldest soldiers to the front lines when battling foes
In most modern militaries, status and higher ranks are associated with those who have served for longer. Newer recruits are often the ones fighting on …
A skyscraper-sized asteroid just cruised by Earth – watch it fly by in this video
As we told you last week, the “potentially hazardous” asteroid 2017 VR12 made its closest appearance early this morning. Unlike the much smaller 2018 DV1 …
This photo of Mars is so bizarre you’ll probably think it’s fake
NASA has made a habit of delivering stunning photos of many of the planets in our Solar System, including Saturn, Jupiter, and of course Mars. …
The real reason why the Galaxy S9 doesn’t have an iPhone X notch
The Galaxy S9 might not be entirely a Galaxy S8 clone, but it’s not a completely new device either. Samsung refined the design of this …
BlackBerry takes all of Facebook’s instant messaging apps to court
Like seeing that tiny number that adorns an instant messaging app on your iPhone or Android to tell you that you’ve got incoming messages? How …
An Atlas V rocket destroyed this photographer’s camera lens, and he’s totally okay with that
For photographers interested in capturing the fire and fury of a spacecraft leaving Earth, rocket launch days are a pretty big deal. We’re so used …
Forget killing the iPhone X – Galaxy S9 pre-orders are reportedly 50% lower than last year
Samsung’s Galaxy S9 and S9+ were introduced to the world last Sunday, and by all accounts they’re both worthy contenders to the iPhone X. Sure, …
Carnivorous plants can actually steal food from their neighbors
Nobody likes a mooch. If you’ve ever had a friend who makes a habit or rummaging around in your fridge the moment they walk into …
Amazon’s two-hour Whole Foods deliveries are coming to more cities
Amazon is rolling out free two-hour delivery of Whole Foods products to San Francisco and Atlanta, bringing the total number of cities where grocery delivery …
China’s Tiangong-1 space station could come crashing down to Earth before the end of March
It’s now been several months since China admitted that it had completely lost control of its Tiangong-1 space station, explaining that without the ability to …
Stephen Hawking thinks he knows what happened before the big bang
Any time you hear a scientists talk about the origins of the universe it always begins the same way. “It all started with the big …
The newest Segway is a robot that can carry your backpack, but it comes with a scary pricetag
Segway recently had its crown as the dorkiest public transport by hoverboards, the sometimes-combustible personal transport of the well-heeled teen. With its primary niche of …
Porsche signals an interest in developing flying taxis
The notion of flying taxis whisking people to and from various rooftops in major U.S. cities may sound absurd on its face, but a number …
Facebook survey asked users if they’d like child porn on the site
Facebook is already apologizing for a survey, shown to a small number of users on Sunday, which solicited opinions on what Facebook’s policy should be …
Amazon is coming for your checking account next
Since starting life as a way to buy books online, Amazon has grown the scope of its operations at incredible speed. The bookshop will now …
Archaeologists discover oldest artistic tattoos ever on 5,000-year-old Egyptian mummy
We often think of tattoo art as a relatively new phenomenon but evidence of tattoos on humans dates back several thousands of years. Now, the …
Incredibly rare fossil of a baby bird sheds new light on evolution of prehistoric fliers
Despite what you might assume, given the huge number of fossils uncovered in recent years, finding remains of prehistoric creatures is actually pretty hard. Add …
Read the transcripts of 911 calls from when Apple employees walked into glass walls
Apple’s stunning new “spaceship” headquarters in Cupertino, California has been turning heads ever since it opened, but its glass-heavy design has created an unfortunate issue. …
Ripple’s rollercoaster turns downwards as Coinbase confirms it won’t support it
All digital coins are climbing on Monday, although it’s Ripple (XRP) that’s really the star of the whole crypto trading show. The third-largest cryptocurrency by …
