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Death Valley National Park is known for being… well, dead. The sandy dunes of the valley are still one of the most well-known attractions in …
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Death Valley National Park is known for being… well, dead. The sandy dunes of the valley are still one of the most well-known attractions in …
Researchers at the Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications in China have created a shapeshifting battery that can be stretched upwards of 5,000 percent. The …
Researchers from Australia have figured out a way to genetically engineer a common species of fly (the black soldier fly) to consume organic waste more …
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is taking a big step into the world of robotics with the introduction of its own wireless jamming robot …
A new oxygen source found at the bottom of the ocean has scientists scratching their heads. The “dark oxygen,” as some have referred to it, …
We want to boldly go where humanity has never gone before: Mars. A manned mission to the red planet will happen once we’ve gone back …
Some astrophotographers know when they’ve landed a killer shot, and Mark Johnston, who also happens to be a NASA solar system ambassador, has managed to …
A group of scientists have created a smart soil that can use 40 percent less water than traditional soil options. Additionally, they say that the …
Space is inherently lonely. Sure, the crew members of the International Space Station have fellow astronauts to work alongside, but they’re often isolated from their …
Our pets are some of our most cherished companions. But they can also be home to some pretty disgusting parasites. While it’s important to take …
Scientists have found an unlikely anti-aging drug in the form of an anti-inflammatory drug that is designed to inhibit an inflammatory molecule known as interleukin-11 …
No matter how cool, versatile, or sophisticated drones might be, they all suffer from the same problem: Limited flight time. They can only do so …
A recent innovation in the creation of electric vehicle batteries could potentially reduce the weight of cars and aircraft by up to 50 percent, new …
A breakthrough discovery from a team of scientists scattered around the globe might soon help prevent death from exposure to cobra venom and other snake …
Why do we blush? Is it a reaction to being embarrassed, self-conscious, mortified, or just happy? For years, scientists have tried to figure out why …
If you’re struggling to lose weight despite exercising regularly, you will be happy to hear there’s a new study that might have solved the mystery. …
In 2029, a massive asteroid called Apophis is expected to whizz close to Earth. So close, in fact, that it will come within one tenth …
One of the most impressive meteor showers of the year is set to kick off soon. If you’re interested in seeing the 2024 Perseid meteor …
The Parker Solar Probe continues to break the record for the fastest human-made object ever built. The probe has been tasked with capturing a close-up …
Diabetes isn’t curable because of the cells that produce insulin, the hormone key to helping the body break down blood sugar. These are the beta …
Climate change continues to be a huge issue, with many rushing to find ways to cool down the Arctic and slow down the thawing of …
Nearly invisible “dark comets” may have been responsible for bringing much of the water found on Earth to our planet ages ago. However, they could …
The turn of the next millennium is still a long way off, but that hasn’t stopped scientists from simulating what future human evolution might look …
The results are in, and a recent clinical trial for a preventative HIV drug has come back with shocking effectiveness. According to reports in The …
A new climate change map shows predictions for just how devastated the future climate will be in various places around the world. The map, which …
Some doctors involved in treating obesity believe that body mass index (BMI) isn’t good enough to treat obesity and improve quality of life. That is, …
We want to reach the Moon again and use it as a base to land on Mars, and plans are already in motion to get …