Man slices his finger off after snake bite, then the doctor tells him it was unnecessary
Getting bitten by a snake obviously isn’t fun, but when that snake is a species that is venomous and potentially deadly? Well, then you’ve got …
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Lightning strike leaves gaping hole in parking lot
When severe thunderstorms roll through your neck of the woods one of the biggest concerns is always the risk of a tornado. A swirling vortex …
Raccoons invaded a college library, but maybe they just wanted an education
Any students searching for a quiet place to study on the campus of Arkansas State University this past weekend quickly realized the school’s library had …
California’s raging wildfires look insane from space
Another year, another devastating breakout of wildfire in California. This troubling trend shows no sign of slowing down, and that’s bad news for Californians who …
Restaurant cake mix-up results in a bunch of very surprised, stoned customers
A group of funeral-goers in Germany found themselves getting very, very high after a cake mix-up at a restaurant threw a wrench in an otherwise …
Hubble spots giant ‘alien’ face in deep space, scientists say we shouldn’t be terrified
If science fiction flicks have taught us anything, it’s that when we eventually find an ultra-intelligent alien civilization they’re going to have big, oval-shaped heads …
Pittsburgh sinkhole slurps up delicious city bus
You never know what life is going to throw at you, and that’s especially true on Mondays. Pittsburgh residents taking advantage of convenient public transportation …
ISS astronauts played baseball in space to celebrate the World Series
Astronauts who travel to the International Space Station have many responsibilities. They spend their days conducting various experiments, coordinating research efforts with scientists back on …
Scientists want pictures of your poop… no, seriously
When it comes to bodily functions, poop is often a punchline. That’s unfortunate because every deuce you drop reveals interesting things about what’s going on …
The Sun is the best jack-o-lantern
Halloween is rapidly approaching and that means there’s a whole lot of pumpkins meeting their demise at the hands of ambitious carvers. NASA isn’t in …
You’ll never guess what’s hiding in this giant sea blob
If you’ve ever wanted to explore an alien land full of bizarre creatures, diving into Earth’s oceans is about as close as you’re ever going …
Mars just barfed up InSight’s probe and NASA doesn’t know why
Hey, so, funny story: Remember a couple of weeks back when NASA declared that a plan to get its Mars InSight probe to dig deeper …
This timelapse photo from the space station is breathtaking
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station get to see a lot of cool things. The orbiting laboratory completes a full lap of Earth in a …
NASA’s Curiosity rover just snapped another adorable selfie
NASA scientists working with the Curiosity rover have had plenty to be excited about over the years, with discoveries coming regularly, revealing tantalizing details about …
A deer hunter was killed by the deer he was hunting
Thanks to modern firearms, game animals like deer are really no match for human hunters. Still, every once in a while Mother Nature fights back, …
Man’s bizarre condition causes his stomach to brew its own alcohol
When a 46-year-old man was pulled over for suspected drunk driving, officers figured it would be an open-and-shut case. A test revealed a blood alcohol …
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 …
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 …
