NASA’s Voyager 1 probe is finally making sense again
After five months of gibberish, Voyager 1 is finally talking to NASA again. The 46-year-old probe randomly started submitting funky data to NASA back in …
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Scientists watched a once-in-a-lifetime evolutionary event happen right before their eyes
Scientists have watched two lifeforms merge in a once-in-a-lifetime evolutionary event. The event is so rare that scientists say it has only ever happened twice …
Groundbreaking hydrogel can remove microplastics from water
A newly developed hydrogel can safely remove microplastics from water, a study reveals. The study is published in Nanoscale, and it highlights the importance of …
This is your last chance to see the ‘devil comet’ until 2095
Despite having already passed by Earth, the “Devil comet” has remained visible in the night sky for skywatchers who knew where they were looking. Now, …
Uranus is even more mysterious than we thought
New research into Uranus and Neptune has revealed some striking information. Much about these two ice giants is still unknown, with missions to explore them …
Astronomers uncover the heaviest black hole in our galaxy and it’s in our cosmic backyard
Black holes are a dime a dozen in the cosmos. These destructive and terrifying cosmic objects appear everywhere, including at the center of our galaxy. …
NASA struggling to find new plan to make Mars Sample Return work
One of NASA’s biggest space missions is in deep trouble. The Mars Sample Return mission is currently on track to be one of the biggest …
ISS space junk crashed into a man’s house in Florida, sparking more concerns over space junk
In March of 2021, NASA ground controllers released a cargo pallet of aging nickel hydride batteries from the ISS, the space agency shared in a …
This is the most stunning 2024 eclipse photo I’ve seen
The 2024 solar eclipse was a brilliant cosmic display. While I didn’t get to see the totality for myself (I was out of town at …
Largest gamma-radiation burst ever recorded spills its secrets
Back in October of 2022, astronomers around the world were baffled and awed by the largest gamma-radiation burst we’ve ever recorded. The burst was so …
You can watch an asteroid pass Earth this week
A 2,000-foot-long asteroid stormed past Earth this morning. The asteroid in question is 2013 NK4. It’s almost twice as big as the doomsday asteroid Apophis, …
This insanely fast rocket-powered drone can almost reach Mach 1
Engineers have successfully flown a superfast drone that can reach close to Mach 1, which is the speed of sound. The drone is able to …
This company uses AI to create photos out of nothing but your memories
A company is now using memories to create AI-generated photos. It’s part of the Synthetic Memories project’s ongoing work to help people recover their lost …
Researchers made a holographic display from a plain old iPhone 14 screen
Science fiction often relies heavily on holographics to showcase the future of technology. For the most part, though, holographic tech has always seemed a bit …
The next total solar eclipse won’t happen until 2026
I was unfortunately outside the path of totality when the April 2024 eclipse happened, but the small partial eclipse I did get to see was …
Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to see a rare star explosion
Skywatchers have one big thing to look forward to beyond April’s total solar eclipse. Astronomers say that the stars of T Coronae Borealis or T …
Scientists show off gravity-defying breakthrough in magnetic levitation research
Researchers may have unlocked the potential for gravity-free technology. A new study published in Applied Physics Letters highlights how researchers have made huge breakthroughs in …
New tech will let wind turbines build themselves
A new self-building wind turbine could completely revolutionize the wind energy industry. The WindSpider crane, which was developed by WindSpider, is a new and scaleable …
How to make sure your eclipse glasses are actually safe to use
With April’s total solar eclipse being the last one that we’ll see in the U.S. for the next couple of decades, tons of folks are …
Our landfills are destroying the Earth, study shows
Our landfills are much bigger climate change drivers than we previously believed, a new study has shown. In the paper, researchers argue that decades of …
Scientists made implantable batteries that are powered by your body’s oxygen
Pacemakers and other devices that go into your body often rely on batteries that need to be replaced or recharged in some way. However, a …
SpaceX Crew-7 astronauts break down the highs and lows of life on the ISS and their return to Earth
The International Space Station is a symbol of greatness when it comes to the lengths that we as humans have pushed to reach in regards …
How to safely record the 2024 solar eclipse with your phone
Those watching the 2024 solar eclipse next month will undoubtedly want to capture evidence of their adventure with their smartphone camera. But before you go …
Boaters capture pulse-pounding video of orcas battling sperm whales
A group of tourists in Australia have captured rare footage of two “titans of the sea” clashing against each other. The video showcases how a …
Researchers made new AI models that can teach each other with almost no help from humans
A group of scientists have created AI that can talk to each other. The new model is capable of learning and carrying out tasks that …
An astrophysicist claims he finally figured out time travel
Time travel has been one of the biggest tropes in science fiction for years. But what if you could actually go back in time and …
Scientists can’t decide if consciousness is real or fake
What if everything in our world has a soul and mind? What if every desk, chair, and potted plant has a conscious stream of thoughts? …
A mysterious glowing spiral appeared in the northern lights, and now we know what it was
With the solar maximum inching closer, astrophotographers are expecting to see more and more auroras in the night sky. However, that isn’t the only light …
Researchers found a ‘ghost shark’ off the coast of Thailand
The ocean is a terrifying place. Don’t get me wrong, I think it is absolutely beautiful, too, and I plan to enjoy my stint on …
NASA volunteers help find 15 rare asteroids with tails
Despite popular belief, not all space rocks with tails are comets. In fact, asteroids with tails are by far some of the rarest asteroids that …
