Scientists let rats drive tiny cars, and they loved it
The vast majority of scientific studies are high-level examinations of the mechanics that drive our reality. They often involve massive collections of data that the …
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Landslides on Mars might not be evidence of ice after all
When scientists studying Mars discovered a massive landslide on the Red Planet they thought it looked familiar. The cascading material had carved long, curved ridges, …
Disneyland visitors warned of potential measles exposure
Health officials in California are warning the public that an individual with a confirmed case of measles may have exposed visitors of Disneyland to the …
Astronauts on the International Space Station will control a robot back on Earth
When you’re a kid, few toys are as cool as radio-controlled vehicles. There’s just something awesome about piloting a tiny vehicle from afar, and even …
Viral video shows a man blow up his backyard trying to kill a few cockroaches
There are few things worse than realizing your home has a pest problem. It doesn’t matter if it’s a rodent infestation, an ant takeover, or …
Google’s quantum processor blows the doors off of every other supercomputer, but it’s basically useless
In the realm of supercomputing, quantum processors are something of a holy grail. They show promise in tackling massive computing tasks that traditional “classical” processors …
Oh, good: An antibiotic-resistant germ evolved to beat a ‘last resort’ drug in less than a month
It’s been almost a century since doctors began using antibiotics to treat bacterial infections and illnesses, and those treatments have saved many, many lives in …
NASA’s Christina Koch got a little bit messy during first all-female spacewalk
There’s really nothing easy about being a NASA astronaut on the International Space Station, and the same goes for spacewalking outside of the orbiting laboratory. …
The ozone hole is smaller than ever
The hole in the ozone layer is one of the most glaring examples of how human activity has changed Earth in a negative way. Decades …
Maybe we’re the only intelligent life in the universe after all
Despite the countless scientific and technological advancements over the course of human history, there are still a few big questions we’re no closer to answering …
Two more people are dead after hot tub spreads Legionnaires’ disease at state fair
Earlier this month the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued an update to its ongoing investigation into an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease …
Illegal BASE jumper gets snagged in power lines because he’s an idiot
Thrill-seekers be warned: If you’re looking for an adrenaline rush, jumping off the top of a cell phone tower might give you that pulse-quickening buzz …
Here’s how to catch the Orionid meteor shower tonight
You don’t have to be an astronomer to enjoy sky gazing, and that’s especially true during annual meteor shower peaks. Right now, the Orionid meteor …
Watch a snake eat another snake while being attacked by a wasp and remind yourself to avoid Florida
To an outsider, Florida might seem like a lovely place. There’s a seemingly endless number of lovely beaches and near-tropical weather for a good chunk …
Johnson & Johnson baby powder recalled over possible asbestos contamination
Johnson & Johson has initiated a recall of one of its most ubiquitous products because there’s a small chance it might contain asbestos. In a …
Nobody really knows if there are other ‘Earths’ out there
Are there other Earth-like planets out there in the cosmos? We simply don’t know. Scientists have been peering into space for centuries and, thanks to …
NASA’s Mars orbiter visited the InSight lander and Curiosity rover from above
It wasn’t that long ago that the idea of having a single functioning machine on Mars was little more than a dream for scientists. Today, …
San Diego woman living in a van surrenders 320 pet rats
Rats have kind of a bad rap. Yeah, they’re scavengers in big cities and have a long and storied history of spreading disease, but generally …
It worked! NASA’s plan to get its InSight tool digging again pays off
NASA’s InSight lander is doing some great work on Mars. It’s been listening closely for rumblings from inside the planet and even provides timely weather …
The first all-female spacewalk is underway – watch live right here
NASA astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir are making history today. The pair are currently carrying out the first all-female spacewalk in the history of …
Iowa family’s home becomes a horror movie as blood floods their basement
Depending on the age of any given house, the basement beneath it can range from comfortable and cozy to dungeon-like. Still, even the most ancient …
NASA is showering Boeing with cash for delayed SLS rocket
Going to the Moon isn’t cheap, no matter how far ahead you can plan for it. Going to the Moon on a dramatically-shortened timeline? Well, …
Here’s what NASA astronauts will wear on the Moon
A couple of weeks back, NASA teased its new spacesuits that astronauts will wear when exploring the lunar surface in years to come. The agency …
The first all-female spacewalk will finally happen on Friday
You might remember back in March that NASA was planning the first all-female spacewalk in history. The space agency didn’t specifically intend for it to …
Something is mutilating cattle in Oregon, and yes, aliens are suspected
Something very strange is happening on the massive Silvies Valley Ranch in eastern Oregon. The ranch, which covers 140,000 acres and includes a golf course, …
Hubble spies ‘alien’ comet for the first time
It’s now been over a month since an amateur astronomer spotted what is now believed to be the second interstellar object ever observed by mankind. …
Paris zoo adds slime mold ‘blob’ to its list of attractions
If you find yourself at the Paris Zoological Park this weekend you might come across a creature you wouldn’t normally expect to see on display. …
NASA denies finding life on Mars, countering scientist’s claims
It’s been one heck of an exciting week for anyone who dreams of one day hearing about extraterrestrial life. In a recent op-ed, former NASA …
Piranha teeth are even more incredible than we thought
Piranha fish are incredible animals that have gotten a bit of a bad reputation over the years. Though relatively small, the fish sport jaws lined …
This robotic hand taught itself to solve a Rubik’s Cube
There are a number of very impressive examples of how artificial intelligence can accomplish things that humans simply can’t, but nothing is cooler than seeing …
