New study says poop may be responsible for rapid coronavirus spread
As the medical community continues to focus on the spread of the coronavirus and resulting disease Covid-19, researchers are hunting for clues to explain its …
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Scientists solve mystery of space bacteria on the ISS
When you’re living in a remote, isolated environment, things like bacteria and viruses can wreak havoc in a very short period of time. The International …
Here’s how MIT wants to save Earth from killer asteroids
If science fiction movies have taught us anything, it’s that saving Earth from a killer asteroid is going to take some big drills and probably …
Humans are releasing way more methane than we thought
In our continued efforts to get human-caused climate change under control, carbon dioxide emissions are a big target for elimination, and for good reason. Carbon …
NASA teams up with Australia for new space robotics push
If humans want a larger presence in space we’re going to have to have a good bit of help from robots. At least that’s what …
NASA’s Juno probe reveals water in Jupiter’s atmosphere
For scientists studying Jupiter, there’s plenty to see. The gas giant has a wealth of personality, and its swirling storms and colorful streams of gas …
Here’s what scientists will do next in search for alien life
Astronomers have plenty to see when they gaze deep into space. Depending on their objectives, some focus on distant galaxies or nearby stars, while others …
CDC says new coronavirus is even more dangerous than we thought
The Chinese coronavirus that has been spreading like wildlife in parts of the country and popping up elsewhere around the globe may be even more …
Dinosaur print mystery finally solved after half century
Finding dinosaur footprints can be exciting for any scientist. Finding them in a unique place just adds to the fun, but when a set of …
NASA missed these 11 dangerous asteroids, but an AI caught them
There are lots and lots of space rocks hanging out in our solar system. Most of them will never pose a threat to our planet, …
SpaceX agrees to launch four paying space tourists into Earth orbit
While SpaceX has been working hard to deliver a safe, reliable method of transporting astronauts into space for NASA, there’s always been the question of …
Coronavirus claims life of Chinese hospital director, causes mass confusion
The 51-year-old director of a hospital in Wuhan, China, has died after being infected with the virus that his hospital staff is working so hard …
Abandoned ghost ship washes ashore in Ireland without a crew, and we’re so creeped out
Ghost ships are typically little more than fare for horror movies and video games these days, but every once in a while a real, actual …
Scientists discover ancient turtle that was as large as a car
If you were to list the creatures that scare you today, turtles probably wouldn’t be near the top of the list. Sure, a snapping turtle …
Watch Boston Dynamics’ robot dog Spot haul Adam Savage in a rickshaw
Boston Dynamics has been striking fear into the hearts of the general public for years now. The company’s robotic creations are incredible, and sometimes a …
In rare misstep, SpaceX loses Falcon 9 during landing attempt
In its continued efforts to create a global communications network with its Starlink satellites, SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket today, delivering another 60 of …
A whole bunch of people with coronavirus just arrived in the United States
For the travelers aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship, which was docked in Japan and briefly became a coronavirus nightmare scenario for those on board, …
SpaceX will launch humans to space for the first time
Well, it all comes down to this. NASA has given SpaceX the thumbs up to become the first company in its Commercial Crew program to …
Nobody knows what’s going on with the colossal nearby star Betelgeuse
One of the more interesting astronomy stories that came out at the tail end of 2019 was the bizarre behavior of the nearby star known …
Getting rid of airplane contrails could help save the planet
When it comes to vehicles that have a serious impact on the environment, we all immediately think of gas-burning cars and trucks, but passenger aircraft …
Want to be an astronaut? NASA wants your application
NASA has increasingly relied on high-tech machines like orbiters, rovers, and landers to conduct much of its research in space. However, that doesn’t mean that …
NASA needs to decide which of these four missions is the most awesome
NASA has a lot of balls in the air right now, so to speak. From the Mars 2020 rover mission to the anticipated return of …
There’s yet another case of coronavirus in the United States
While the coronavirus outbreak continues to explode in areas of China, the number of confirmed infections outside of China continues to rise at a much …
NASA astronaut Christina Koch reunited with her dog after a year away, and it’s absolutely magical
NASA’s Christina Koch has already had an eventful year. After kicking off 2020 as a member of the International Space Station crew, Koch returned to …
Oh good, there’s a new virus in Brazil that scientists can’t even recognize
Researchers in Brazil have discovered an entirely new kind of virus that is so foreign to science that not even its genes have been previously …
New ‘Reaper of Death’ dinosaur species found in Canada
Decades of science fiction has taught us that the Tyrannosaurus rex was the mighty king of the dinosaurs, but researchers now believe that the most …
WHO gives coronavirus a new name
You’ve been seeing the word “coronavirus” all over the news lately, and for good reason. The new strain of the virus that was traced to …
Error leads to coronavirus patient leaving hospital early
With the coronavirus scare still sweeping the globe, we’re putting a lot of faith in our health care systems and medical establishments to keep a …
NASA is going to bring pieces of Mars back to Earth
NASA’s Mars 2020 mission is definitely going to be one for the record books. The rover being sent to the Red Planet is capable of …
Perfect storm helps Boeing 747 break transatlantic speed record
Anyone who has traveled by plane more than a few times knows that flight delays and late arrivals are one of the most frustrating aspects …
