NASA initiates plan to rescue its robot that’s stuck on Mars
NASA’s newest Mars robot has a serious problem. The InSight lander is a relative newcomer to the Red Planet, having safely arrived at its chosen …
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Poop parasite outbreaks linked to water parks and pools, just in time for summer
Summer is finally here, and that means lots and lots of hot, sunny days and plenty of trips to the local pool or nearby water …
Scientists still have no idea what that mysterious ‘alien probe’ actually was
The bizarre, twisted saga of Oumuamua — the strange object that whizzed through our solar system so fast it wasn’t even spotted until it was …
NASA accidentally sold original Moon landing tapes to an intern, and now they’re up for auction
The 50th anniversary of NASA’s Apollo 11 Moon landing is right around the corner, and it’s a pretty big deal. As you might expect, NASA …
Gene Kranz, NASA legend, brings Apollo Mission Control back to life
The 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing is rapidly approaching, and NASA is going all out to celebrate. We knew we’d get some …
South Korea scrambles fighter jets to engage UFO… which turns out to be a bunch of birds
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past several decades you know that tensions have been high on the Korean peninsula. The standoff …
Gangs of wild chickens are terrorizing residents of an island in the UK
If you’re worried about running into angry wildlife while on a nice jog, chances are you’re afraid of stumbling across a bear or mountain lion …
Booze bottles might be more dangerous than the alcohol inside them
Alcoholic beverages are carefully controlled and their distribution is strictly regulated. Unfortunately, the typically fancy bottles that various spirits, beer, and wine come in might …
Astronomers detect radio signal coming from massive galaxy far, far away
Oftentimes astronomers focus on distant galaxies in an effort to better understand the layout of the universe, and perhaps even tell us something about how …
NASA is sending a drone helicopter to Saturn’s Titan in search of life
If there’s one thing you can definitely say about NASA, it’s that they sure do like to plan ahead. Despite more pressing ambitions like returning …
Apollo astronaut Charlie Duke says he almost died on the Moon while fooling around
Being an astronaut is a dangerous profession by default. Groups like NASA always put safety at the forefront of their various off-world missions, but accidents …
Another critical software bug means the Boeing 737 Max still isn’t safe to fly
The Boeing 737 Max saga continues with a new development that’s not good news for Boeing. There’s a new software issue that Boeing has to …
1,000-pound birds once roamed Europe, researchers say
If you’re going to pick a fight with a bird, the common ostrich should probably be near the bottom of your list. They’re tall, powerful, …
Some ancient crocodiles preferred salad over steak
Modern crocodiles have a reputation as ravenous beasts that crave flesh. While it’s certainly true that crocodiles today are more than happy to feast on …
Scientists built a fast, accurate, AI-powered universe simulation, but they don’t know how
Everyone’s had a moment or two in their lives where they pull off an incredible feat but can’t explain how they did it. Perhaps it …
NASA just approved two new missions to study the Sun
NASA has plenty of projects on its slate at the moment, but that has never stopped the U.S. space agency from looking to the future. …
Scientists invent a robot that can taste with its fingers
As the relentless march of technology continues unabated, robots have grown more and more complex. They’re capable of mimicking humans with increasing accuracy, but there …
Astronauts snapped an incredible photo of a volcano erupting in the Pacific Ocean
Astronauts who head to the International Space Station get to see things that the rest of us can only imagine. As the orbiting laboratory rapidly …
Elon Musk says he knows why Falcon Heavy’s core booster missed its landing
SpaceX launched its Falcon Heavy rocket in the early hours of Tuesday morning, delivering 24 satellites into orbit and making many of its clients very …
NASA will finally let scientists play with Moon rocks from the Apollo campaign
It’s been a while since NASA astronauts last explored the lunar surface. During the Apollo missions which first saw man set foot on another astronomical …
NASA’s search for signs of life on Mars yields another shock
It was just a couple of days ago that NASA announced something pretty exciting about Mars. Its Curiosity rover had detected shockingly high levels of …
Israel’s SpaceIL, which crashed its lander into the Moon, now says the Moon isn’t challenging enough
It’s only been a few months since Israel’s nonprofit space group SpaceIL attempted a soft landing on the Moon. It would have been an extraordinary …
SpaceX finally caught one of its rocket’s nose cones
SpaceX has never been shy about its failures. It’s famously poked fun at itself over its near-misses and setbacks over the years, and it’s typically …
Trio of space travelers safely returns to Earth
Being chosen to spend time aboard the International Space Station is a privilege that only the tiniest fraction of people will ever experience. But all …
NASA needs a name for its 2020 rover, and you can help!
NASA’s Mars 2020 mission is coming together rapidly, with engineers piecing together the shiny new rover and preparing all of the instruments it’ll use once …
Scientists recreated the ‘alien crystals’ thought to line the lakes of Saturn’s moon Titan
Hanging out on the shores of a lake here on Earth is often a nice, relaxing way to spend an afternoon, but the same most …
Watch SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy center booster narrowly miss its mark
SpaceX launched its Falcon Heavy rocket early this morning, and it was just the third time it’s ever done so. The massive rocket — a …
Watch SpaceX launch its Falcon Heavy rocket live right here
After a stellar start to 2019, SpaceX’s string of good fortune came to a halt when its Crew Dragon capsule exploded during a recent static …
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are catching a ride on hospital flies
When you’re particularly sick, you go to the hospital. Health care facilities like clinics and hospitals can improve our quality of life, but they may …
New Mars rover discovery hints at life, but we’re not there yet
NASA’s Mars missions have provided mankind with a wealth of knowledge about our dusty orange neighbor, but signs of life have been hard to come …
