Space photographer captures photo of secret Chinese space plane
An amateur space photographer has managed to do the unthinkable—Felix Schöfbänker has captured a photo of the Chinese space plane. The plane is very similar …
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New study claims dino-killing asteroid originated beyond Jupiter
A new study published in the journal Science may have finally pinpointed the origin of the dinosaur-killing asteroid. Based on the evidence, it appears that …
Here’s why it might feel like you aged a few years overnight
As researchers are trying to figure out ways to slow down aging, they’re also studying the human body to understand how and when aging occurs. …
Revolutionary new concrete bricks are made of demolished buildings and air
What if we could use renewable concrete bricks to build new structures? It might not seem like it, but construction is one of the biggest …
Rare blue supermoon is coming this month – here’s how to see it
A rare supermoon will grace our skies next week. August’s full moon—also known as the Sturgeon moon—is set to appear in the night sky on …
Starliner update: NASA says it won’t make a decision for at least another week
Imagine spending years planning a trip to the International Space Station, only to finally get there and find yourself stranded because your ride just wasn’t …
Breakthrough discovery may lead to a cure for gluten sensitivity and celiac disease
A new study published in Gastroenterology has revealed new findings that could help lead to a cure for celiac disease. According to the researchers behind …
One of Utah’s most beautiful geological features has collapsed
One of Utah’s most well-known geological features has collapsed. The Double Arch, which has also been known as the “Toilet Bowl,” “Crescent Pool,” and the …
Scientists are trying to use a parasite to inject drugs directly into the brain
Scientists are testing new ways to deliver injections directly to the brain. The key? Using “medical parasites” to deliver the medicine directly to the patient’s …
Smart insulin could be the closest we get to a cure for type 1 diabetes
We might be closer than ever to curing diabetes. A few promising breakthroughs show it might be possible to repair the pancreas and restore insulin …
Bacteria found in poop can help heal wounds quicker
Scientists may soon turn to bacteria originally found in feces to help cure chronic wounds more quickly. An open wound, for example, is a perfect little breeding …
This startup pulls dairy-free butter out of thin air
A startup backed by Bill Gates has come up with a revolutionary way to create dairy-free butter out of nothing more than hydrogen and carbon …
It might not be that hard to terraform Mars after all
With NASA hoping to send humans to Mars in the 2030s and Elon Musk touting SpaceX’s sci-fi-level plans for colonizing the Red Planet, the idea …
Researchers found a way to switch memories back on in Alzheimer’s patients
A new compound could be the first step towards creating an actual Alzheimer’s cure, researchers say. That’s because the new compound can actually “flip back …
Washing fruit won’t completely remove pesticides, so this is what you have to do
If you rinse your fruits and vegetables thoroughly because you’re worried about ingesting pesticides, you won’t like the conclusion of a recently published study. It …
These earbuds can detect if you’re about to fall asleep while driving
Your AirPods might sound great, but what if they could offer advanced health features someday that would allow them to detect when a person is …
Starliner could leave astronauts stranded on ISS until 2025
If you thought the Boeing Starliner fiasco couldn’t get any worse, well, you’re in for some surprising news. It’s been weeks since Starliner took two …
Forget everything you’ve seen, this image shows the northern lights’ true colors
The first hyperspectral image of an aurora borealis shows the true colors of the northern lights. The image was captured using a new instrument called …
A sugar-free sweetener you might eat daily was just found to raise the risk of heart attacks
A new study indicates that erythritol, a sugar substitute you might find in various products or use to sweeten homemade drinks and food, can increase …
Life-changing 900-calorie liquid diet can reverse type 2 diabetes
Teams of researchers are working on diabetes cures around the world. We have seen a few promising developments in recent weeks. One group of researchers …
Climate change continues to pose major risk to Great Barrier Reef
A new set of samples of the Great Barrier Reef has raised new concerns about the danger posed to the reef by climate change. New …
Get ready for creepy AI robots with human facial expressions
China has reportedly developed a robot that can respond with natural human facial expressions. The robot was created by Liu Xiaofeng, a professor at Hohai …
A robot just performed fully autonomous surgery on a live patient for the first time
We’re in the early years of the AI revolution, but we’re not completely appreciative of these nascent technologies. Some people fear that AI will eventually …
This toxic foot-long worm is invading Texas, and it’s pure nightmare fuel
An invasive species of worm is making its home in Texas once more. The hammerhead flatworm is an extremely toxic worm that is hard to …
Streetlights seem to have a bizarre affect on tree leaves
Streetlights may have an interesting and unique effect on tree leaves. According to researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, artificial light could be causing …
Heat-storing firebricks could save money and the environment
Researchers from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Stanford University have looked back to the past for inspiration in potentially offering a life-saving …
New study suggests we could spot alien warp drives lurking in the cosmos
Scientists are looking for ways to detect alien warp drives lurking in space. While these hypothetical propulsion systems are most famous in science fiction stories …
Scientists find more proof of life on Venus
Four years ago, back in 2020, a group of scientists at Cardiff University in the UK discovered phosphine in the clouds on Venus. This significant …
Life hack: You can use a phone to see the road better when driving in bad weather
If you’ve ever been in a car during a storm, you know how scary the experience can be. You don’t even have to be the …
EV batteries with a 600-mile range and fast charging speeds are coming
More and more people are buying electric cars or considering one as their next purchase, but EVs do have a problem: the battery. The range …
