Falcon 9 landing leg breaks free, slams into the deck of the company’s droneship
An unofficial observer captured a rare glitch in the preparation of a SpaceX Falcon 9 for transportation after it was recovered via droneship. A landing …
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Researchers know what people the coronavirus is more likely to kill
A massive coronavirus Oxford study provides the same tips as previous work on the matter when it comes to the risk factors that can lead …
NASA’s Perseverance rover is locked and loaded
NASA has loaded its new Perseverance rover onto the rocket bay that will carry it all the way to Mars. The launch is currently slated …
There’s a way you can get a coronavirus vaccine before everyone else – here’s what you need to know
Large coronavirus vaccine studies are going to take place throughout the summer and fall, and there is now a website where you can register for …
Incredible new species of walking sharks discovered in Australia
Scientists documented four new species of walking shark that they say have developed the ability to walk very recently. Walking sharks use their fins to …
We finally know what the weird goo is that China found on the Moon
China says the strange ‘gel’ substance it detected on the surface of the Moon was actually a mixture of many different things. The material likely …
Scientists want NASA to visit Venus before Mars
Scientists argue that a trip past Venus would benefit a crewed mission to Mars. Zipping by Venus would allow for less energy to be consumed …
WHO finally acknowledges the coronavirus airborne transmission risk
Coronavirus airborne transmission is evident, 239 researchers said recently, urging the World Health Organization to acknowledge the risk. The organization said in response that there’s …
A ‘Jurassic Park’ icon was so much different in real life
Scientists have drawn a much more accurate picture of what the Dilophosaurus was like, and it’s a far cry from its depiction in Jurassic Park. …
US government invested $450M in breakthrough coronavirus drug
A potential coronavirus treatment received a massive capital infusion from the US government. Regeneron’s REGN-COV2 monoclonal antibody drug might both treat COVID-19 patients and prevent …
EPA approves new disinfectant sprays that can kill coronavirus on surfaces
New coronavirus disinfectants that can kill the virus on surfaces were just approved by the Environmental Protection Agency. The two new products are Lysol variations, …
NASA says Boeing has to fix 80 things related to Starliner
NASA announced today that its investigation into Boeing’s Starliner program revealed 80 issues that need to be addressed. The issues run the gamut from software …
New study suggests coronavirus could lead to a brain damage epidemic
Coronavirus update: A new coronavirus study from researchers at University College London indicates that COVID-19 can cause brain damage and a variety of neurological issues. …
There’s pink snow in the Alps that looks stunning, but it’s a very bad sign
Pink snow is appearing in the Italian Alps, offering clues as to mankind’s impacts on the planet’s climate. The snow changes color due to algae …
Watch SpaceX launch another batch of Starlink satellites into space
SpaceX is scheduled to launch another batch of its Starlink communications satellites today from Cape Canaveral in Florida. The launch is scheduled for 11:59 a.m. …
Researchers know why coronavirus cases are skyrocketing – and how to slow the spread
Coronavirus asymptomatic spread continues to be a considerable problem that has fueled the recent surge in COVID-19 cases. A new study says that presymptomatic carriers …
This new ‘super material’ is like Kevlar on steroids
Scientists from Harvard have developed what they say is a material that is not only strong against impacts like Kevlar but also protects against heat …
This state has done the best job of containing the coronavirus
Those of you looking for a more positive coronavirus update than what you may be seeing a lot of in the news these days may …
NASA’s Mars ‘mole’ saga is getting sadder and sadder
NASA’s InSight lander has a self-hammering probe that isn’t doing what it’s supposed to. The instrument, nicknamed “the mole,” can’t seem to get a grip …
Here’s the latest sign Florida has lost control of the coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus update: Florida’s health officials shared data on Tuesday which shows that 54 hospital ICUs across the state have hit capacity with coronavirus cases. As …
You can catch a rare glimpse of a comet that’s speeding toward Earth – here’s how
A comet detected by NEOWISE called C/2020 F3 made a trip around the Sun after first being detected in late March. The comet made its …
Oxford scientist says the coronavirus pandemic didn’t begin where everyone thinks it did
The coronavirus origin remains a mystery, as China has not offered an explanation for the Wuhan COVID-19 epidemic that turned into a global pandemic. On …
Melting Arctic ice could unleash deadly waves of ancient viruses
Scientists say that melting permafrost has the potential to unleash viruses and bacteria that have been dormant for tens or even hundreds of thousands of …
This is terrible news if you hoped we might soon put the coronavirus pandemic behind us
Coronavirus vaccine candidates have produced results in clinical trials that suggest immunity can be acquired via inoculation. However, a series of recent studies suggest that …
Penguins can fire their poop cannons over four feet
Researchers in Japan have re-examined previous research into the dynamics of penguin pooping, focusing on maximum firing distance and pressure. The scientists say that penguins …
One asymptomatic carrier rode an elevator alone, then 70 people got COVID-19
The coronavirus can spread through the air and on surfaces, even though the main source of COVID-19 transmission is via droplets. Both asymptomatic carriers and …
This stunning galaxy is leaving us in its dust
The Hubble Space Telescope, operated by NASA and the ESA, captured an image of the galaxy NGC 7513, which is currently speeding away from Earth …
China reports suspected case of bubonic plague, warns of ‘epidemic’ risk
China has confirmed a case of bubonic plague in the city of Bayannur in Inner Mongolia. Bubonic plague was the disease that caused the Black …
A massive fireball appeared over Tokyo, and we have the video
A space rock entered Earth’s atmosphere over Tokyo, producing a brilliant flash and a loud sonic boom. The incident was captured on video, showing the …
The list of dangerous hand sanitizers you should avoid just got longer
Last week, the FDA added five new products to its list of hand sanitizers that contain or could potentially contain the toxic substance methanol. If …
