An asteroid just missed Earth this morning, but it’s fine
An asteroid passed by Earth early this morning at such a short distance that it was closer to the surface than many satellites. The space …
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Dr. Fauci just warned us about scary new coronavirus symptoms that won’t go away
Some coronavirus survivors are experiencing lingering symptoms even months after their initial diagnosis. Coronavirus symptoms which tend to linger more than most include fever, fatigue, …
Whale stuns scientists by holding its breath for nearly 4 hours
Researchers studying the diving habits of beaked whales observed one specific whale staying beneath the surface for huge lengths of time. The whale stayed underwater …
A rocket booster from the 1960s may have come back to haunt us
Astronomers have spotted what appears to be an asteroid headed for Earth orbit. If the object is indeed an asteroid and inserts itself into Earth …
I haven’t stopped thinking about this Twitter account honoring COVID-19 victims
At least one Twitter account has been tracking coronavirus deaths among a specific demographic — health care workers who’ve lost their lives to the COVID-19 …
SpaceX is going to fire Tom Cruise into space
Actor Tom Cruise and director Doug Liman are currently scheduled to depart Earth aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft in October 2021. The mission is …
A karaoke party in Florida resulted in 50 coronavirus cases and two deaths
A karaoke party in Florida is being called a superspreader event as it resulted in 50 new coronavirus cases and two deaths. The party took …
A space probe was already headed for Venus before the ‘life’ debate began
A space probe is about to fly by Venus, and it could help search for the faint signatures of life in the planet’s atmosphere. The …
Scientists create ‘world’s smallest refrigerator’
Researchers from UCLA have harnessed the power of semiconductors to produce the “world’s smallest refrigerator” that can’t be seen by the naked eye. The “fridge” …
The International Space Station just dodged a collision with space junk
The International Space Station had to perform an avoidance maneuver to ensure it didn’t collide with a piece of unidentified debris orbiting Earth. The crew …
Airline in Italy came up with a clever coronavirus strategy to make flying safer
Alitalia in Italy recently started offering passengers a coronavirus-free flight option on routes from Rome to Milan. The flights will require a negative COVID-19 test …
In an incredible first, scientists detect an aurora around a comet
Scientists have spotted an aurora coming from a comet for the first time ever. The comet, 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, has an aurora of far-ultraviolet light that can’t …
Someone asked Dr. Fauci about the CDC controversy, and he gave a great answer
An abrupt change made on Monday to the CDC guidelines around the coronavirus and the extent to which airborne transmission affects it caused a firestorm. …
This ‘Pi Planet’ orbits is star every 3.14 days
Astronomers have spotted an exoplanet orbiting a cool star that completes a year in just 3.14 days. Nicknamed the “Pi Planet” or “Pi Earth,” the …
This coronavirus vaccine statistic is pretty scary
The latest Axios-Ipsos Coronavirus Index reveals that a shocking number of Americans don’t intend to take the first-generation coronavirus vaccine, which has all sorts of …
If there’s life on Venus, where did it come from?
Researchers have examined various possibilities for how life may have arrived at Venus. Chemical signatures in the atmosphere suggest the possibility of life, but no …
The US coronavirus death toll has officially passed 200,000
The number of coronavirus deaths in the U.S. passed the 200,00 threshold on Tuesday. The U.S. has seen more coronavirus-related deaths than any other country …
NASA reveals plans for human return to the Moon
NASA has issued a press release explaining its plans for returning humans to the Moon by 2024. Two Artemis missions will launch prior to Artemis …
Your shoes may be working against you, scientists say
New research shows that shoes with toe spring supports may be beneficial for just about everyone. The research suggests that while technology in the sole …
Saturn’s icy moon is even more active than we thought
A study of Enceladus images from the Cassini orbiter has revealed new clues as to the age of the ice on different parts of the …
NASA’s asteroid probe just found something unexpected
Scientists studying the asteroid Bennu have discovered parts of a different asteroid on its surface. Bennu has chunks of the asteroid Vesta on its surface, …
Smartphones and Wi-Fi are killing vital insects
An analysis of over 80 studies shows a direct link between mobile phone and Wi-Fi radiation and declining insect populations. Radiation can affect insects at …
As the US death toll approaches 200,000, these states are seeing a rise in coronavirus infections
Nearly 200,000 Americans have died from the coronavirus since the pandemic began. More than two dozen states are now seeing an increase in new coronavirus …
CDC pulls its bombshell COVID-19 guidance from the web
New CDC guidelines that appeared on the agency’s website just a few days ago, which refined the agency’s guidance around how the coronavirus spreads, were abruptly …
Summer is dying, and the fall equinox is here to prove it
Tuesday is the fall equinox, signifying our entry into fall and the shortening of days. The equinox is one of just two days per year …
This new reality show will shoot you into space
A new reality show will send one average person into space after being tested in various trials against other contestants. The show, called Space Hero, …
If you’re looking for extraterrestrial life, these four planets may have it
Space science researcher Gareth Dorrian runs down his top four worlds with the possibility of hosting life. Planets like Mars and icy moons like Europa …
This is one of the most dangerous places you can visit right now
Churches and places of worship are particularly conducive to coronavirus spread, and a new study from Johns Hopkins researchers quantifies just how much that’s the …
Researchers made a breakthrough drug that can completely neutralize the coronavirus
Researchers recently isolated a molecule that could help create a drug capable of neutralizing the coronavirus. Clinical trials involving the drug are set to begin …
These are the smartest and dumbest states in the US
Using IQ, SAT, and ACT scores, the collection of data can show which states are smarter than others. There are some surprises at both the …
