Plastic smells like food to sea turtles, scientists say
Plastics in the ocean smell like food to sea turtles, a new study published in Current Biology reveals. Plastic waste catches microorganisms and algae, becoming …
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A day on Earth was a half-hour shorter just 70 million years ago
A day on Earth was just 23.5 hours long, 70 million years ago. Researchers discovered this by studying the growth rings of ancient mollusk fossils. …
CDC tells high-risk groups to prepare for lockdown
The CDC has told individuals in high-risk groups to prepare for extended stays at home. High-risk groups include individuals over 60 years of age as …
No, cocaine doesn’t cure coronavirus, you big dummy
A bizarre rumor that cocaine can cure or prevent a coronavirus infection began to gain traction online. The false claims were accompanied by fake news …
Coronavirus is forcing New York state to make its own hand sanitizer
The state of New York will be making its own hand sanitizer in the wake of shortages and price gouging due to the coronavirus outbreak. …
How to see the Super Worm Moon tonight, the first supermoon of 2020
The first supermoon of 2020 — the Super Worm Moon — happens on the evening of March 9th. Supermoons occur when the Moon and Earth …
Alien life on distant planets almost certainly exists, scientist says
Scientist says that life almost certainly exists outside of Earth. However, based on the odds of RNA formation, life is likely very rare and will …
Ancient humans saw an asteroid apocalypse first-hand
An asteroid or comet completely wiped out the ancient human settlement of Abu Hureyra. The impact is likely part of a larger cosmic impact event …
NASA slaps Boeing with 61 ‘corrective actions’ after Starliner failure
A NASA investigation resulted in a long list of things Boeing needs to fix with its Starliner spacecraft. A total of 61 “corrective actions” must …
Space lettuce is just like Earth lettuce, NASA says
Lettuce grown in space proves to be just as nutritious as lettuce grown on Earth, researchers find. Future crewed missions to deep space could grow …
How to kill coronavirus, according to the EPA
The EPA just released an approved list of products that kill coronavirus. Clorox, Purell, and Lysol products all make the cut. These products are great …
A black hole ‘burp’ devastated a distant galaxy cluster
A black hole carved a hole right through the Ophiuchus galaxy cluster, which is located some 390 million light years from Earth. Astronomers believe the …
The Mars 2020 rover finally has a name
NASA’s Mars 2020 mission is one of the agency’s most ambitious yet, but the rover that will be the star of the show has lived …
This 1.8 billion pixel panorama of Mars is Curiosity’s most incredible eye candy yet
NASA’s Curiosity rover has a long history of snapping gorgeous images from its adventures on Mars. The Red Planet offers plenty of opportunities for breathtaking …
A dog tested positive for coronavirus, but nobody knows what that means yet
As the coronavirus COVID-19 continues to keep the world’s health experts on edge, with new cases popping up in many different countries on a daily …
This tale from inside the epicenter of the coronavirus epidemic is absolutely horrifying
It’s easy to forget that the coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak which is dominating headlines around the globe originated in Wuhan, China. Coverage of the virus focused on …
We’re close to confirming NASA’s Curiosity rover found signs of life on Mars
As far as anyone knows, there’s no life currently sticking it out on Mars. The Red Planet may have conditions suitable for life, especially deep …
Pesticides are messing with the brains of baby bees
In case you hadn’t already heard: Bee populations are being devastated on a global scale due to the use of pesticides and other agricultural chemicals. …
Scientists may have finally cracked the dark matter mystery
When astronomers gaze into space they can see many different things. Galaxies, stars, and even black holes can be spotted from our place here on …
A colossal asteroid is about to pass by Earth, but we’ll be fine
NASA and other space agencies around the globe do their best to keep a close eye on objects that get a little too close to …
NASA is finally going to reveal the name of the Mars 2020 rover
NASA’s Mars 2020 mission is going to be historic in many ways, and as is often the case with high-profile missions, the space agency has …
Our galaxy is warping and astronomers have no idea why
From our perch here on Earth, it’s impossible for most of us to notice changes happening in our home galaxy, the Milky Way. Astronomers, on …
Bizarre ‘cotton candy’ planets might have rings, scientists say
Our solar system has a nice selection of planet types. We have ultra-hot worlds orbiting close to our Sun, rocky worlds like Earth and Mars, …
Students stumble upon new black hole in NASA asteroid probe data
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft has spent the majority of its life studying the near-Earth asteroid Bennu. It was tasked with traveling to the asteroid, orbiting it, …
SpaceX’s newest mission for NASA is totally metal
NASA has been relying on private companies for help with launching various missions for some time now. SpaceX is one of NASA’s biggest partners in …
Astronomers spotted a white dwarf star so massive, it defies explanation
A team of astronomers has spotted what they describe as an “ultra-massive” white dwarf hanging out in space at a distance of around 150 light-years …
Earth was a true ‘waterworld’ world 3 billion years ago, according to fascinating new research
If you had a time machine that allowed you to cruise far into Earth’s incredible history, you’d probably want to avoid a window of time …
Blood-red snow now covers parts of Antarctica
If you have an image in your head of Antarctica as a blindingly white winter wonderland, this photo of blood-red snow covering the ground will …
The coronavirus outbreak has an unexpected silver lining
The coronavirus (COVID-19) has shocked the world, and it will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. The flu-like disease infected close to 90,000 …
Here’s how to apply to be a NASA astronaut
NASA needs new astronauts. You want to be an astronaut. The only thing standing between you and your dream is a simple application. Okay, so …
