Why Do Rockets Curve Instead Of Shooting Straight Up At Launch?
Rockets can take humans far into space, but their curved trajectory might seem counterintuitive. However, physics can explain why it's actually beneficial.
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The Next-Generation Of Nuclear Power Is About To Take A Big Step Forward
The next generation of nuclear reactors is on the way, and a new lead-cooled test reactor being built in Italy is blazing the trail forward.
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Scientists Have Created A Polish That Lets You Type On Touchscreens With Long Nails
Anyone with long nails knows the struggle of typing on a touchscreen, but through some clever chemistry, this experimental nail polish just might change that.
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Elon Musk's 200 Million Share Payday Depends On SpaceX Putting Over A Million Humans On Mars
SpaceX reportedly has a huge share package waiting for Elon Musk. Getting it would require establishing a Mars colony bigger than Jacksonville, Florida.
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NASA Plans To Put A Nuclear Reactor On The Moon By 2030 - Here's Why
Despite budget cuts, the White House just gave NASA a high-stakes nuclear mission. Find out why a lunar reactor is crucial for deep space exploration.
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This New Study Has A Theory On How DNA Could Be Designed
DNA replication is usually a very precise, templated process, but some enzymes are capable of "doodling," which might lead to a new future in medical research.
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NASA's Next Big Step In Space Travel Will Be A Nuclear-Powered Mission To Mars
NASA has plans for a giant leap in its method of space travel, beginning with a nuclear-powered mission to Mars that's projected to launch in 2028.
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Not A Fan, Not AC: This Cheap Cooling System Works Without Using Electricity
A method for cooling down a home that doesn't require electricity could make climate controls more accessible to homes in regions where electricity is scarce.
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SpaceX Will Have To Pay A Fee For Any Future Rocket Launches - Here's Why
SpaceX and pretty much any other organization wanting to send rockets to space will now have to pay a fee based on the total payload of the rocket.
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Offshore Windfarms Are Having An Unexpected Effect On Local Wildlife
Wind farms are a great source of energy as long as they're in a prime location for wind and unlike offshore oil rigs, they won't pollute the area around them.
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A New Quantum Breakthrough Could End Submarine Stealth For Good
From their inception, submarines are stealthy, utilizing their shape and various technologies to hide thousands of feet beneath the ocean's waves.
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NASA Just Discovered A Massive Field Of 'Dragon Scales' On Mars
While the red planet might be a hopeful destination for some in the eventual future, there is still so much humans don't know about Earth's neighboring planet.
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SpaceX Will Start Making GPUs Soon, And They Could Potentially Compete With Nvidia
SpaceX's $1.75 trillion IPO filing includes a plan to build AI chips in-house. Here's what that actually involves and what it might mean for the market.
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Scientists Have Created New High-Tech 'Fluid Gears' That Can Rotate Without Making Contact
Researchers at NYU have developed cylindrical gears that use a glycerol-water fluid to transmit motion without physical contact. Here's how they work.
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5 Pokémon With (Somewhat) Scientifically Plausible Moves And Abilities
Though they're fantasy, not every Pokémon's powers are entirely fictional — some are rooted in interesting science.
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You Should Never Touch A Meteorite With Your Bare Hands - Here's Why
If you manage to win the rock lottery and find a meteorite, you should avoid touching it with your bare hands, and there's a good reason why.
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These Venomous Ants Are Invading The Southeast U.S. — Here's How To Spot Them
You've heard of (and probably aren't fond of) fire ants. However, a lesser-known venomous ant is becoming increasingly prevalent in some parts of the U.S.
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The US Is Paying $190M For Mach 5 Rockets That Will Never Reach Space - Here's Why
The U.S. Department of Defense isn't known for its restraint when it comes to spending, but these expensive rockets that won't reach space have a clear purpose.
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China Just Made An Artificial Diamond That's Harder Than Natural Alternatives
Here on Earth, diamonds generally come in just the one form you're used to, but a team of Chinese scientists has managed to create a stronger diamond.
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The U.S. Wants To Cut NASA's Budget - Here's What It Would Actually Cost
The Trump administration has proposed making drastic cuts to the budget for NASA, but doing that would effect much more than that one organization.
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China's Greenhouse Tech Is Revolutionizing Farming - Here's How
Farming sustainability is a key pillar in managing mounting environmental and economic challenges worldwide. China's greenhouse tech is setting the standard.
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A Powerful Supercomputer Found A Flaw In A Decades-Old Theory About Sun-Like Stars
Scientists thought they knew what happened to stars in their dotage, but thanks to new supercomputer simulations, we now believe that was wrong.
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NASA's Orion Spacecraft Has A Problem It Will Need To Solve Before Artemis III
Artemis II underwent multiple delays before it was finally clear to launch for its attention-grabbing mission due to issues with the Orion spacecraft,
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Scientists Think This Clue In Starlight Could Reveal Hidden Alien Planets
Starlight has been the key to finding thousands of exoplanets over the past decade, but researchers have found a new way to harness it in their hunt
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US Space Force's Broken OCX GPS Faces Cancellation After 16 Years And $8 Billion Of Investment
After years of delays, the Pentagon may be forced to shut down its GPS satellite network. Despite this, the Space Force has plans for future satellite systems.
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New Breakthrough In Quantum Computers Could Completely Change How Much They Cost
Quantum computing is a largely theoretical, ultimately expensive proposition for high-level computation. However, new findings could make it more efficient.
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This 17th-Century Novel Was The First To Predict Rocket Technology
Space travel may seem like a modern phenomenon, but the idea has been around for centuries. A famous author first wrote about the idea in a novel from 1657!
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