Mars travelers could use this Earthly fiber to build on Mars
Researchers have developed a way for early Mars travelers to build pretty much whatever they need using a fibrous material found on Earth. Chitin, which …
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Our solar system may have evolved differently than previously thought
Researchers studying meteorites from a large asteroid between Mars and Jupiter have discovered evidence that an event known as the late heavy bombardment happened differently …
World’s largest vaccine maker just made a horrible prediction about the coronavirus
The US, as well as the rest of the world, is keenly awaiting the arrival of a successful coronavirus vaccine, as it’s generally assumed that …
Dead birds are dropping out of the sky by the thousands – but why?
Hundreds of thousands or perhaps millions of migratory birds have been found dead in the southwestern US, and the cause of death is unknown. The …
Dr. Fauci says this is the state that’s doing the best job containing COVID-19
There’s one state above all others that White House health advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci says has done the best job in the US of keeping …
The biggest fish on Earth are girls
Scientists discovered that whale sharks grow differently based on their gender. Male sharks grow faster than females, but females ultimately get much, much larger than …
Venus is a ‘Russian Planet’ according to Russia’s space chief
Venus was recently revealed to hold a biosignature in its atmosphere that may indicate the presence of life in some form. Russia, which previously landed …
The Sun is super chill right now
Scientists predict that the upcoming solar cycle will be calm, as was the previous one. Fewer solar storms and less material flowing out from the …
The worst fast food restaurants may surprise you
Consumer Reports recently ranked restaurants based on how healthy their food options are. The list includes many popular national chains, though some common brands are …
Dr. Fauci just gave us the worst possible news about the coronavirus pandemic
White House health advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci has shared another coronavirus update, this time predicting when the point will come that we feel like life …
TikTokers start seeing UFOs in the skies
TikTok is flooded with alleged sightings of UFOs and alien invasions. The app has been promoting some of the videos as suggested clips to users, …
Scientists create ‘super stud’ livestock with ideal genetic traits
Scientists have developed a method by which male animals can pass on the genetic material of other, different males. The idea is that these animals …
These 7 states need to get their coronavirus cases under control
Public health experts are worried at the rising number of coronavirus cases in a little more than a half-dozen states at the moment, as experts …
Here’s why your sky just isn’t as sunny as it should be
California’s wildfires have produced so much smoke and fine particles that it is affecting the skies all across the United States. Smoke and dust carried …
These researchers spent a year cooking meals that nobody ate
Researchers have discovered that pots like those found at some archaeological sites may hold the clues to revealing ancient cooking habits. The pots were found …
Bill Gates blasts Trump over ‘shocking’ mismanagement of pandemic response
Bill Gates believes the US response to the coronavirus pandemic was poorly handled from the very beginning. Gates, however, remains encouraged by ongoing efforts to …
NASA may finally send humans back to the Moon
NASA may be considering revisiting one of its previous Moon landing sites, according to NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine. The Artemis missions will include crewed trips …
Whistleblower makes shocking claim that coronavirus was created in a Chinese lab
A coronavirus whistleblower who fled Hong Kong in April to escape persecution from the Chinese government said in recent interviews that she has evidence China …
Planets made of diamond may be hanging out in the cosmos
Researchers theorize that, under the right conditions, carbon-rich exoplanets could generate huge quantities of diamonds beneath their surface. The recipe including heat, pressure, carbon, water, …
Researchers find hints of life in Venus atmosphere
Scientists have detected higher-than-expected levels of a chemical in Venus’s atmosphere that may indicate the presence of life. The chemical can be produced by microbes, …
That salmonella onion recall just got even bigger
The onion recall over potential salmonella contamination now includes over 1,000 confirmed cases of illness. The onions are sold across the United States in a …
Did scientists just discover the real cure for a hangover?
Researchers have concluded that a supplement of L-cysteine can significantly reduce hangover symptoms in those who take it while drinking. Significant reductions in anxiety, stress, …
Once thought extinct, the New Guinea singing dogs are back
Researchers studying a species of wild dog have discovered that it closely matches the DNA of a species thought to be extinct. The DNA match …
NASA wants you to help collect Moon rocks
NASA wants to enlist private companies to build hardware that can gather lunar surface samples and prepare them for return to Earth at a later …
Jupiter’s moons are warmer than they should be, but why?
New research shows that Jupiter’s moons may be keeping each other warm thanks to the effects of gravity. The tidal forces each moon applies to …
These US states are the hardest working
Research by WalletHub has resulted in a ranking of the hardest-working states in the United States. The ranking is based on many factors, though not …
These barnacles are worth thousands, and one family just hit the jackpot
The Green family in Wales was walking along the beach when they discovered a piece of ocean debris covered in gooseneck barnacles. The barnacles are …
Congrats, humans: We’ve saved up to 48 species from extinction
Researchers have examined the impacts of conservation efforts on animals that were nearing extinction as far back as 1993. The data suggests that anywhere between …
San Francisco basically looks like the apocalypse right now
California’s wildfires turned San Francisco into a hellscape on Wednesday, covering the city in an orange haze. There are nearly 50 active fires burning in …
Thanks to sound waves, scientists don’t even need hands anymore
Researchers from Duke University have developed a new kind of ‘acoustic tweezers’ that allows for the manipulation of tiny objects in a Petri dish without …
