Japan’s asteroid probe is about to attempt its second daring asteroid touchdown
Japan is doing some incredible things with its Hayabusa2 asteroid probe. The spacecraft has now spent several months in orbit around the space rock known …
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Astronomers just spotted two supermassive black holes on a collision course
There’s really nothing in the universe that can compare to the awesome power of a supermassive black hole. Well, almost nothing. In a new paper …
Kayaker watches huge python devour crocodile, photographs the entire thing
Kayaking is a relaxing outdoor activity that you can enjoy just about anywhere there’s a suitable body of water. Unless you’re tackling rapids, it’s generally …
NASA’s Voyager twins refuse to die
It’s been almost 42 years since NASA sent its two Voyager spacecraft on record-breaking missions, and both of the decades-old robots are still alive. Voyager …
There’s something very odd about this story of a fire at a SpaceX facility in Florida
A fire at a SpaceX prototyping facility on Monday did as much as $100,000 in damage, according to reports from local news sources and agencies …
Recent earthquakes that rocked California dramatically scarred the Earth
A series of powerful earthquakes and aftershocks left much of Southern California trembling over the long holiday weekend. The most powerful of the quakes, a …
Israel’s failed Beresheet lander might fly again, at least in spirit
The strange, sad saga of Israel’s Beresheet lunar lander is a bizarre one. The spacecraft, which embarked on the first privately-funded Moon landing mission, failed …
SpaceX scores NASA contract to launch $50 million astrophysics mission
SpaceX and NASA are like two peas in a pod as of late, with the space program leaning heavily on SpaceX for everything from satellite …
Father-son duo is 3D printing a Lamborghini for science
For most people, dreaming about owning a Lamborghini is about as close as they’ll realistically get to having one in their driveway. Supercars are pricey …
Hubble spies distant galaxy in full bloom
Spring may already be in our rear-view mirror but NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope is still in the mood for things that bloom. In a new …
SpaceX is inching closer to Starship’s big debut
SpaceX has had an incredibly busy year thus far, with a steady series of rocket launches and new initiatives like Starlink in the very earliest …
Bizarre, exotic orange bird discovered on England highway turns out to be seagull soaked in curry
If you spotted a bright orange bird chilling on the side of the road you’d probably do a double-take and then check your coffee to …
The CDC finally figured out the source of the latest Salmonella outbreak in the US
A multi-state outbreak of Salmonella has been linked to papayas sourced from Mexico that are sold across the United States, according to a new bulletin …
Man bitten by shark in 1994 finally gets its tooth out of his foot
In 1994, Jeff Weakley was surfing off the coast of Florida’s Flagler Beach when he was attacked by a shark. He survived the ordeal but …
Interactive map shows how every state is important to NASA
NASA does most of its business in space, and it can sometimes feel like there’s a bit of a disconnect between the space agency and …
Scientists try to explain why everyone loves the ‘Avengers’ movies
The Marvel movies are some of the most successful Hollywood blockbusters of all time. Sure, Avengers: Endgame can’t seem to beat Avatar for the all-time crown, …
Virgin Atlantic flight forced to land after passenger’s backup battery burst into flames
There are few things in this world more panic-inducing than realizing your smartphone battery is about to die in the middle of a long flight. …
Here’s how astronauts aboard the ISS celebrated the 4th of July
Donning a NASA patch and flying to the International Space Station is an incredible honor, but with it comes many sacrifices. Not only do astronauts …
Riders want autonomous cars that drive like humans, not machines
Autonomous cars may very well be our future, but we’re not there yet. Not only is the technology lacking, but many would-be passengers just don’t …
This video of a SpaceX rocket fairing returning to Earth is mesmerizing
It took SpaceX several tries to catch one of its rocket nosecones during an actual mission, but it finally accomplished that feat late last month …
NASA takes a nostalgic look back at its very first Mars rover
Today, NASA’s Curiosity rover spends its days exploring the Martian landscape and eagerly awaiting the arrival of its newest sibling, the Mars 2020 rover, which …
Watch the total solar eclipse streak across Earth in this gorgeous satellite shot
Earlier this week, a total solar eclipse gave skywatchers in South America a very good reason to gaze at the heavens. Only a very small …
Scientists built a new type of artificial gravity that could help keep astronauts healthy
Heading into space means leaving Earth’s gravity behind. Astronauts floating around on the International Space Station might look like they’re having fun in the weightless …
NASA just strapped a frickin’ laser beam to its Mars 2020 rover
We’re still about a year away from the launch of the Mars 2020 mission, but NASA’s shiny new rover is rapidly taking shape already. The …
Miss the eclipse? Don’t worry, NASA stuffed the whole thing into a 5-minute video
A total solar eclipse graces a small section of planet Earth yesterday afternoon. Not many people got to see it in person, but thanks to …
A fireball lit up the sky over Florida, and this time it wasn’t a meteor
A massive fireball appeared in the skies above South Florida last night, giving residents plenty of reason to gaze skyward and capture footage with their …
Hubble captures interstellar ‘fireworks’ just in time for July 4th
With Independence Day rapidly approaching, people across the United States are stocking up on low-grade explosives, just as they do every year. But while your …
Successful Orion abort test is good news for NASA astronauts
NASA is slowly but surely inching its way towards its ultimate goal of being able to launch astronauts from U.S. soil. The agency has contracts …
NASA will use an infrared camera to map the Moon in incredible detail
As Earth’s only natural satellite — and the only other world that mankind has ever explored in person — the Moon is one of the …
NASA is streaming today’s total solar eclipse, and you can watch it here
Being able to fully enjoy a total solar eclipse means being in the right place at the right time. Unfortunately for most skywatchers, today’s total …
