NASA finally figured out what this ‘foreign object’ on Mars actually is
Despite what so many people would love to believe, NASA hasn’t discovered any evidence of past or present intelligent life on Mars. So, when the …
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NASA just found a Muppet on Mars, and Yoshi is there, too
NASA has been poking around the dust and rock on Mars for some time now, and as far as we know there’s nothing to indicate …
Forget curing cancer: Scientists have discovered the perfect way to break spaghetti
With all the incredible medical and technological advancements coming out of the scientific community these days you might not think that researchers would be spending …
This nearly 100-million-year-old beetle is preserved so well it practically looks alive
Fossilized tree sap, called amber, is an absolutely amazing substance. It lasts for an incredibly long time, and it has yielded some of the most …
China will send a rover to the far side of the Moon in December
The United States and Russia aren’t the only two nations working hard at realizing their space-faring dreams. China has quickly ramped up its high-flying ambitions …
Does Earth have more than one moon? Researchers propose ‘mini-moon’ theory
We’ve all been taught from a very young age that the Earth has just one natural satellite. The Moon is there, it’s easy to see …
Russian cosmonauts accidentally broke a GoPro that would’ve captured incredible footage
Just being aboard the International Space Station seems like it would be a pretty stressful experience — I mean you’re floating up there… in space …
Here’s NASA’s playlist of songs that it’s hoping will wake up the Opportunity rover
NASA’s Opportunity rover is currently sitting quietly on Mars, not doing much of anything. It’s been in a state of dormancy ever since a colossal …
California’s massive wildfires are pushing carbon monoxide across the country
It was just a few days ago that the National Weather Service provided some stunning glimpses at the effect the California wildfires are having on …
Mysterious ‘zombie gene’ prevents elephants from getting cancer
Cancer is a big problem for humans, but it also affects countless other species on our planet. Elephants, however, have demonstrated an amazing ability to …
I’m officially creeped out by this robot’s lifelike facial expressions
Sometime around a decade ago the graphical quality of video games reached a point that people referred to as the “uncanny valley.” The term, which …
Scientists develop a system for trapping CO2 that could could slow the effects of global warming
Mankind might be slowly destroying planet Earth, but there’s also a chance we could be the ones to save it from ourselves. A group of …
Feeling lonely? Science says you might just need more sleep
Do you ever just feel like you’re in a social slump? It happens to all of us from time to time, and maybe you’re feeling …
Here’s what the inside of SpaceX’s Dragon crew capsule looks like
SpaceX is just one of the companies currently racing to become the first to deliver a manned flight solution to NASA, and at its latest …
The oldest flying reptile ever discovered was just found in Utah
Over the decades, Utah has proven to be a real hotspot for fossil hunters, and it just yielded yet another amazing find. There in the …
New West Nile reports are popping up in multiple US states
West Nile virus — which is carried by infected mosquitos and has a habit of making people very ill — has been steadily spreading across …
Blood pressure medication recalled because it gives you cancer instead
If you’re on a drug for high blood pressure or heart failure, it’s pretty likely that you’re doing your best to keep your body in …
Finally there’s a gadget that will stop your shoes from stinking
Technology solves a lot of common everyday problems — or at least makes them slightly less annoying to deal with — but smelly shoes have …
This park has a flock of trained birds that clean up after lazy humans
For the most part, humans are lazy slobs. We leave our trash just about everywhere — including the farthest reaches of the ocean and even …
Dr. Eugene Parker watches as NASA’s solar probe that carries his name begins its historic mission
When NASA launched the Parker Solar Probe on Sunday it was the beginning of a mission that will break new ground in Sun research. The …
NASA’s Opportunity rover still hasn’t woken up from a Mars dust storm, and engineers are getting nervous
NASA’s Opportunity rover has had an incredible career already, spending years upon years studying the Martian surface and proving to be an incredibly reliable and …
Construction crew in Florida accidentally stumbled upon an ancient beast’s bones
This time of year many people flock to Florida in search of sunny beaches and Mickey Mouse, but the city of Cape Coral is now …
How to watch the Perseid meteor shower this weekend
The Perseid meteor shower is one of the astronomic highlights of any year, and luckily for those of us slaving away in front of a …
Scientists finally have a suitable explanation for Jupiter’s weirdly colorful bands
Of all the planets in our Solar System, Jupiter is probably the most interesting to look at. It’s just a big ball of fast-moving gasses …
Smoke from California wildfires is drifting all the way to New York City
California is currently in the midst of a pretty serious wildfire crisis. Emergency management officials are working tirelessly to contain the fires as they jump …
Black Widow spiders are spreading north to entirely new areas
One of the many side effects of climate change is the gradual shift in territories of some species. Most animals have certain temperature thresholds that …
Ancient human ancestors went extinct because they were lazy
In news that should surprise absolutely no one, scientists now believe an ancient ancestor of modern humans died off because they were too lazy for …
MIT created a high-tech pill that spews glowing bacteria into your gut, for science
For all the ultra-powerful technology that doctors have at their disposal, it’s still shockingly difficult to see what’s actually happening inside the human body. Sure, …
Space Shuttle astronaut says he thought he saw an alien in the cargo bay
NASA astronauts are usually pretty dismissive of conspiracy theorist claims of aliens hanging out around Earth. You see a lot of weird stuff when you’re …
Scientists find teeth of an ancient ‘Mega Shark’ that could have destroyed a Great White
Swimming in the ocean today comes with a unique set of risks. One of those risks is encountering a creature that could harm you, like …
