CyberRunner AI beats humans in physical skill game for the first time
CyberRunner AI is a robot designed to take advantage of model-based reinforcement learning, and now it has proven that AI can even be trained to …
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NASA telescope captures photo of ‘Christmas Tree Cluster’ just in time for the holidays
Even the stars celebrate the holiday season. A new image of NGC 2264, also known as the Christmas Tree Cluster, has been released by NASA, …
Yet another lunar lander launch just got delayed
Earlier this month, I reported on how Astrobiotic had delayed the launch of its iconic Peregrine lander from a December launch to sometime in January …
China’s space plane deployed 6 mysterious ‘wingmen,’ and no one knows what they are
Just four days after launching into space on its third mission, China’s space plane has apparently released six “mysterious wingmen” into orbit around the planet, …
NASA just streamed the first video from deep space, and it featured an adorable cat
The first video streamed from deep space has arrived, with NASA showcasing an HD video of a cat named Taters chasing a laser. The video …
AI detects and diagnoses childhood autism using photos of children’s eyes
A new AI can detect and diagnose childhood autism just by scanning photos of their eyes. The system is comprised of a deep-learning AI algorithm, …
Webb snaps stunningly detailed image of Uranus
NASA and the ESA’s James Webb space telescope has captured a captivating view of Uranus and its moons to help ring in the holiday season. …
Breakthrough discovery puts scientists one step closer to creating artificial DNA
DNA is the building block of life, and the genetic alphabet comprises just four letters or nucleotides. These biochemical building blocks comprise all types of …
SpaceX targets December 28 launch for X-37B space plane
The X-37B space plane is one of the most mysterious spacecraft in use right now. Owned and operated by the U.S. Space Force, the X-37B …
Sierra’s reusable space plane just entered its final testing phase at NASA
An autonomous spacecraft has just arrived at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, Ohio, where it will begin its final testing phase. The spacecraft …
The weather service recorded the largest solar flare since 2017, here’s what that means
Last week, the sun let loose a torrent of energy, sending the largest solar flare since 2017 hurdling toward our planet. The flare, which was …
This rocket engine runs off cow dung
A Japanese startup is experimenting with alternative rocket fuel options. The startup, Interstellar Technologies Inc., says it was able to kickstart a space rocket engine …
Scientists made an ultra-tough substance as hard as diamonds
Diamonds are one of the hardest naturally occurring substances on Earth, and while we’ve discovered minerals even stronger than diamonds, scientists may have just taken …
Doctors found a way to 3D print inside the human body
Doctors have made an astounding breakthrough. According to a new paper published in Science, a group of doctors has managed to create a special ink …
Newly discovered ghost spiders have scientists scrambling to study them
Scientists recently uncovered the existence of six new species of “ghost spiders,” one of which was discovered at a Brazilian power plant. Ghost spiders, a …
Is our galaxy in a huge empty void? Some scientists think so
Understanding the universe is a gamble and one that we could have been approaching incorrectly for almost a century. Now, a new theory that suggests …
New study sounds alarm over toxic metal created in the air by wildfires
A new study has found even more reason to be alarmed by exposure to wildfire smoke, as well as the ash and dust left it …
China just launched its secret space plane for the third time
The Chinese space plane has once again lifted off, embarking on a top-secret mission that has left members of the U.S. Space Force curious. The …
Halley’s Comet is finally heading back towards the sun
Halley’s Comet is the most famous comet of all time, and it’s finally headed back towards the sun. The comet reached its aphelion on December …
The Geminids meteor shower will peak tonight, don’t miss it
Skywatchers are in for a treat this week for one of the last meteor showers of the year. The Geminids meteor shower, which will last …
Bennu asteroid samples still have scientists scratching their heads
The first analysis of the Bennu asteroid samples that NASA brought to Earth earlier this year has revealed some interesting results. We’d already determined that …
James Webb spots tiniest free-floating brown dwarf we’ve ever discovered
Astronomers have now identified the tiniest brown dwarf, which is believed to be only three to four times the mass of Jupiter. The discovery was …
Icy exoplanets may contain habitable oceans, new NASA study suggests
Habitable oceans and geysers may exist on icy exoplanets, a new NASA study has suggested. The study recently expanded the search for life beyond our …
Thrilling NASA video shows what it’s like to hurtle through Earth’s atmosphere on reentry
It has been a year since NASA’s Orion spacecraft reentered the atmosphere after completing a 1.4 million-mile journey around the moon. To celebrate the completion …
Astronomers discover origin of mysterious green ‘ghosts’ sometimes seen in sky
Whether you’re talking about auroras, the beautiful glowing lights known as STEVE, or green-hued and mysterious “ghosts,” our sky is packed with strange and alluring …
Communication with Voyager 1 hits yet another glitch
Communication with NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft is currently on hold as the iconic probe has suffered another glitch. Voyager 1 was the victim of another …
Thawing permafrost could expedite rising global temperatures, new study warns
Millions of cubic meters of methane are trapped beneath Svalbard’s permafrost, and researchers have recently learned that it can migrate through the cold seal of …
Scientists built a working cyborg computer with human brain tissue
The human brain is unimaginably complex and powerful. In fact, no computer that mankind has built thus far has even come close. That’s why scientists …
ULA calls off Christmas launch for Peregrine lander, delayed to 2024
The upcoming historic launch of Astrobiotic’s Peregrine lander was originally set for Christmas Eve. However, a new update from the United Launch Alliance (ULA) has …
Gas stations in space could make cleaning up space junk easier
Gas stations in space may be the answer to our ongoing space junk problem. Or, at the least, they could help lessen the amount of …
