The ESA just released our best look yet at the Sun’s north pole
Spotting the Sun is easy on a cloud-free day, but scientists hoping to learn more about our nearest star have a difficult task when it …
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Scientists invented a new material that gets thicker as you stretch it
Most of us think we have a pretty solid grasp on basic physics, and one of the assumptions we’ve come to form is that any …
China wants to know if plants will grow on the far side of the Moon
Much of the focus for NASA and many other space organizations around the world has been on Mars for a while now. Sending a crewed …
ESA’s adorable space station AI had an emotional meltdown in his debut
It’s been many months since the European Space Agency announced that it was building an AI for testing aboard the International Space Station. Named “CIMON” …
Several dog food brands were just recalled – here’s what you need to know
Making sure your pet’s food has adequate amounts of crucial vitamins is something every pet owner should pay attention to, but one dog food manufacturer …
Chinese scientists who created gene-edited babies may now be missing
The scientific community was rocked last week after a Chinese scientists named He Jiankui claimed to have successfully modified human embryos using the CRISPR tool. …
Watch NASA live stream the arrival of its OSIRIS-REx asteroid probe
NASA has had a busy few months already but its OSIRIS-REx asteroid probe isn’t waiting for anyone. The spacecraft, which has spent the last two …
This robot cafe in Tokyo is remotely controlled by disabled staff, and it’s incredible
Being waited on by robot is something that we all imagine might be possible in the distant future, but one cafe in Tokyo is already …
NASA’s director really wants Elon Musk to stop smoking weed in public
It was revealed last week that NASA will be conducting an investigation into the company culture of SpaceX after concerns over Elon Musk’s behavior began …
This incredible Hubble snapshot of a galaxy cluster took an incredible amount of work to pull off
Hubble might be nearing the eventual end of its lifespan, but it’s still capable of some truly incredible feats. A new image stitched together from …
Scientists are scrambling to repudiate researcher’s claims of editing the genes of human embryos
The Second International Summit on Human Genome Editing, taking place this week in Hong Kong, was supposed to be a gathering of researchers and medical …
Asian ticks have arrived in the United States, and they’ve brought disease with them
Outdoor adventurers in the United States have plenty of tick problems of their own, and anyone who ventures into the woods in many areas of …
NASA will live stream the arrival of its OSIRIS-REx asteroid probe
The Mars InSight lander only just touched down on the Red Planet, but NASA is already gearing up for the landing of another incredibly interesting …
Life expectancy in the United States continues to decline, and officials know why
Life expectancy in the U.S. has fallen once again, following a trend that began in 2015 when the average expected life span of a baby …
This bizarre new wasp species steals the minds of spiders
Wasps are annoying and sometimes painful for us humans but they are even more of a problem for insects that they prey upon. One particularly …
Cleveland cops use NASA’s Mars landing to make a point about winter drivers
As someone who lives in a state known for bad winters I can totally sympathize with Cleveland residents that have to deal with nasty winter …
High-tech search company claims to have discovered Atlantis
If there’s one archaeological find that would turn the world on its head it would be the discovery of the lost city of Atlantis. Many …
Chinese scientist says there’s more gene-edited babies on the way as scrutiny mounts
It’s only Wednesday but the strangest science story of the week is already taking some interesting twists. A few days ago, Chinese researcher and currently …
CDC says it’s safe to eat some romaine lettuce again as it narrows down E. coli source
It was just a week ago that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning that probably messed up a few Thanksgivings across …
Scientists ate Legos to see how long it takes to poop them out
Pediatricians have to deal with all kinds of interesting situations in their daily work with children, and kids eating random objects is of them. Children …
Chinese scientist who claims to have genetically modified babies was suspended from his job in February
News broke yesterday of a Chinese scientist who claims to have edited the genes of human embryos which were then carried to full term. The …
NASA’s InSight lander sends back first photos from surface of Mars
Yesterday was a big day for NASA. The InSight lander which launched early this year finally arrived at Mars and successfully landed on the planet’s …
Elon Musk says there’s a 70% chance he’s going to move to Mars
Elon Musk wants humans to make it to Mars. With his company SpaceX at his back, he’s pushed forward with some incredibly bold claims about …
No, asteroid 2018 LF16 probably isn’t going to hit the Earth
Tabloids have always taken great liberty with headlines but some of the current coverage of the asteroid known as 2018 LF16 is really taking things …
Chinese scientist says he’s edited babies’ genes to resist HIV, but many remain skeptical
The world’s first genetically modified babies were recently born in China… or maybe they weren’t. That’s the story coming out of the country today as …
NASA just landed another robot on Mars, and you should be pretty excited about that
NASA’s InSight lander has spent the bulk of 2018 flying through space towards its target, Mars. Today it finally arrived, passing through the planet’s atmosphere, …
Watch NASA’s Mars InSight landing live right here
Well the big day is finally here! After months and months of travel from Earth the InSight lander is now poised to enter the martian …
Watch a rocket launch from point of view of the International Space Station
Decades ago, a rocket launch was an incredibly special event, but these days, companies and space agencies around the world are sending spacecraft into the …
This 3D-printed motorcycle looks like something straight out of the year 3000
Rapid prototyping and 3D printing technology has changed the way some DIY-ers and inventors approach creating. Being able to conjure a physical object out of …
NASA just published a detailed timeline for the Monday landing of Mars InSight
On Monday, November 26th, NASA’s newest piece of high-tech space hardware will finally find its way to the surface of Mars. It’s the InSight lander, …
