Coronavirus outbreak prompts lockdown of 11 million people in China
The new virus that popped up in Wuhan, China, weeks ago has since spread to over 500 people, claimed over a dozen lives, and is …
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Scientists found ancient never-before-seen viruses locked in a glacier
You can find a lot of interesting things if you start digging around in ice that’s been frozen for thousands and thousands of years. For …
The oldest crater on Earth was found in Australia
When we gaze out into our solar system and observe its several planets and many moons, one thing tends to be true of just about …
CDC confirms Chinese coronavirus has arrived in the US
The bizarre new virus strain that popped up in China weeks ago has now made its way to the United States. Officials from the Centers …
NASA narrows down Mars 2020 rover name to 9 finalists
In case you haven’t been paying much attention to NASA’s plans for 2020, let me get you up to speed on what is probably the …
Frozen iguanas are falling from the sky in Florida
Some surprisingly chilly temperatures have pushed their way into South Florida this week, and this morning was particularly frigid. In fact, the air is so …
Scientists just 3D printed a superweapon to fight back against bacteria
The war against the spread of bacteria in places like hospitals and medical centers is often waged using chemical sprays that kill off pesky microorganisms …
Boeing just halted production of the 737 Max
In a move that isn’t particularly surprising to anyone who has been following the woes of aircraft manufacturer Boeing, the company has now officially halted …
Who is stealing beehives in California?
When you think of common targets for thieves, beehives probably don’t rank high on the list. That didn’t stop someone from nabbing almost 100 beehives …
Doctors just found a scary new drug-resistant ‘superbug’ bacteria
One of the biggest fears for doctors and health experts around the world is the steady emergence of so-called “superbugs,” or bacteria that are resistant …
NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope has reached the end of its historic 17-year mission
NASA has many tools at its disposal when it comes to making observations of distant objects in space, but one of the space agency’s most …
The European Space Agency is going to make oxygen out of moondust
Humans are headed back to the Moon. That much is abundantly clear, as NASA, the European Space Agency, China, and others have either announced plans …
That mysterious virus in China is jumping from person to person
The saga of the mysterious new virus strain that popped up in China several weeks ago just received a slightly troubling new chapter. The virus, …
Ridiculous blizzard buried Newfoundland under several feet of snow, and the footage is surreal
Winter is well and truly upon us here in the states, and while shoveling out from a couple of feet (or even just a few …
Watch this video of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 exploding in a blaze of glory
SpaceX had a very, very busy weekend. The company’s scheduled in-flight abort test was originally slated for Saturday but had to be delayed to Sunday. …
Watch live streaming video right now of NASA astronauts’ spacewalk
Nobody likes Mondays, but getting up and doing our jobs is just one of those things we have to do. The same is true for …
The scary mystery virus that appeared in China is now spreading to other countries
The strange and slightly troubling saga of the mysterious virus that sprung up in China a few weeks ago just entered a frightening new phase. …
Scientists built a robot pigeon that flaps just like the real thing, and it’s mesmerizing
Most of us see birds every day. Go look outside your nearest window and chances are you’re not going to have to wait long before …
Boeing says its Starliner will be easy to refurbish
SpaceX has made a name for itself by producing space-faring hardware that is easily refurbished. The company’s Falcon rockets can be reused multiple times, reducing …
Possible norovirus outbreak linked to Yosemite National Park
Spending a day at a national park can be an exciting adventure. Reconnecting with nature is always a good time, but nearly 200 visitors to …
SpaceX is about to blow up a rocket (on purpose), and you can watch live
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule is the company’s answer to NASA’s demand for a crewed space vehicle that can be used to send astronauts to the …
Scientists discovered a new ‘super-Earth,’ and want to know if it could sustain life
Scientists studying data from the Alpha Centauri star system on Wednesday announced what they believe is a second Earth-like planet orbiting the star closest to …
The Navy doesn’t want its secret UFO videos to ever see the light of day
According to a spokesperson from the US Navy’s Office of Naval Intelligence, to borrow a line from an old TV show, the truth is out …
Tiny nanobots made of frog cells might prevent your next heart attack
It won’t be long until we start sending fleets of tiny nanobots inside our bodies to deliver medicine and fix a few of the annoying …
This 100-year-old tortoise had so much sex, he saved his species from extinction
If someone told you that you’re one of the last 15 specimens of your species and you all had to work together for decades to …
A bizarre humming sound inside the Earth finally has an explanation
Scientists studying our planet have a pretty good idea of what goes on up here at the surface. Understanding what’s going on deep underground or …
Here’s when you can watch SpaceX blow up a rocket (on purpose!)
In its pursuit of revolutionizing many aspects of the space industry, SpaceX has never been shy about its failures. In fact, it’s made a habit …
Six more people have come down with China’s mystery virus
China’s mystery pneumonia is continuing its spread, with a further six confirmed cases of the illness now being reported in Hong Kong. The illness, which …
A 17-year-old NASA intern just discovered a brand new planet
I don’t know about you, but when I was 17 years old, I wasn’t doing very much planet-hunting. Wolf Cukier of Scarsdale High School is …
Jupiter keeps flinging space rocks at Earth
Jupiter has long been credited with protecting the inner solar system from pesky asteroids and other objects that could potentially cause a problem for us …
