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 …
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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 …
How to protect yourself from coronavirus
You’d have to be living under a rock to have missed the endless cascade of news articles about the coronavirus. This new coronavirus outbreak, called …
Scientists caught a deep-sea sponge ‘sneezing’ on camera, and it’s so weird
You probably don’t think you have much in common with the creatures that inhabit the floor of the deep sea. Most of the animals that …
NASA’s exciting new Space Launch System was just delayed again
NASA has been leaning heavily on SpaceX in recent years, but when it comes to the future, the Space Launch System is the space agency’s …
Student astronomer finds 17 new planets, and one is about the size of Earth
Finding new planets lurking in space isn’t as hard as it used to be, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a challenge. High-tech instruments like …
Amazon is fighting an unseen war against the coronavirus and ugly sellers
The coronavirus disease COVID-19 has evolved from a regional inconvenience to a worldwide threat in the span of only a couple of months. Lockdowns in …
Watch vets yank an entire beach towel out of this snake, and be glad you chew your food
Bite, chew, swallow. It’s a boring routine, but it works for many animals, including humans. Many snake species, including pythons, have streamlined their eating habits …
The most massive explosion since the Big Bang was just spotted in deep space
As far as astronomers know, the Big Bang is why we’re all here. The massive explosion sent all the matter we see in the universe …
It’s time to prepare for a US coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus outbreak has the entire world on edge. Countries like China and its neighbors have been particularly hard-hit, but the illness COVID-19 has popped …
Another company claims to have a coronavirus vaccine in the works
It was only a few days ago that a US company announced it had developed a coronavirus vaccine candidate and was rapidly approaching the human …
Japan just closed all of its schools to contain coronavirus outbreak
The new coronavirus, also called COVID-19, already has the world on edge. Even as health officials around the globe fight to contain the spread, nobody …
Coronavirus cases are literally popping up out of nowhere, which is terrifying
The coronavirus outbreak has sent the world’s health groups into overdrive as they work to prevent the future spread of the virus and manage the …
China’s rover uncovers mysteries hiding below the surface of the far side of the Moon
China’s ambitious mission to the far side of the Moon has already returned stunning results. The lander and its pint-sized rover have beamed back some …
Venus and the crescent Moon will be side-by-side tonight – here’s when you can see them
It’s been a relatively quiet start to 2020 as far as skywatching goes. Sure, we’ve had some full Moons and a few other treats here …
