Google Maps goes interplanetary, adds Pluto, Venus, and a bunch of moons
When it comes to maps, Google has already conquered Earth. Whether you need a bird’s eye view of your neighborhood or a street-level glimpse at …
Science
Scientists witnessed the most spectacular event in the universe, and now we know where gold comes from
In a carefully orchestrated series of press conferences, papers, and journal studies that were sent out together today, scientists from around the globe are announcing …
NASA says the evidence for a ‘Planet Nine’ is mounting
We might not actually know how many planets are in our Solar System — and no, this isn’t a trick regarding Pluto’s status. For years, …
China’s space station is out of control and will smash into Earth within months
With regular launches from the likes of SpaceX, fantastic photos of far-away worlds sent straight to Earth by high-tech spacecraft, and the very real discussion …
Asteroid that barely missed Earth this week could wreak havoc in the not-so-distant future
The asteroid that came “damn close” to slamming into the Earth this week could cause utter devastation several decades down the road, and scientists can’t …
Study shows robots are better at slicing humans open than humans are
Human surgeons are some of the most skilled, precise individuals on the planet, but no amount of training and experience can make them better at …
Genetically-modified apples that don’t go brown are headed to supermarkets next month
There are few things as satisfying as biting into a nice, crisp apple, but the beloved fruit has always had one big problem: it tends …
Scientists develop shape-shifting ‘skin’ that would give robots the ultimate camouflage
Humans might think that we have a pretty good handle on camouflage, but in the grand scheme of things we’re really just amateurs. A sniper …
Dude builds world’s first semi-automatic portable railgun, uses it to kill a laptop
A couple of years ago, a Imgur user by the name of NSA_Listbot showed off one of the most impressive DIY creations ever attempted: an …
Equifax compromised yet again as its website directs visitors to install malware
Having already leaked the personal information of half the people in the entire United States, you might think things have gotten pretty much as bad …
There’s a giant egg floating in our solar system with a ring around it
Some of the most exciting new discoveries in space come from far, far away, thanks to telescopes capable of detecting exoplanets that are so distant …
Yellowstone’s supervolcano could erupt much faster than anyone thought
There’s a dangerous giant sitting dormant in the United States, and when it finally wakes up it has the potential to cause utter devastation. I’m …
A massive hole just opened up in Antarctica’s ice and scientists can’t explain it
Thanks to its usefulness as an indicator of how badly humans are messing up the Earth with global warming, scientists like to keep a pretty …
Want to send your name to Mars? Now’s your chance!
NASA is sending a spacecraft to Mars next year that is going to look inside the Red Planet and attempt to learn things about our …
NASA’s Juno orbiter captures stunning photo of Jupiter, Io, and Europa
It’s been some time now since NASA’s Cassini orbiter crashed on Saturn and left us all wanting more of its fantastic photos and observations, but …
Ocean winds could power the entire planet, but harnessing them could also kill us
Okay, I’ve got some good news and some bad news, which one do you want first? Let’s start with the good news: New research into …
Massive Martian waterbody that dwarfed the Great Lakes once dominated Mars
Scientists have known for some time that Mars once had lots and lots of water — in fact, some of it is still there — …
NASA might actually modify the DNA of astronauts going to Mars
Astronauts are some of the bravest men and women on the face of the planet, but the first crew to venture past the Moon and …
This creepy ‘tree lobster’ was just discovered alive nearly a century after its supposed extinction
It’s not often that a species thought to be extinct is found alive, and it’s even rarer that such a thing happens nearly a century …
Watch a flaming meteor streak across the night sky in China
Citizens in southwestern China who were out and about on Wednesday evening were treated to a spectacular celestial light show thanks to a massive meteor …
Puerto Rico’s governor wants Elon Musk to fix the island’s grid
Puerto Rico’s grid is, understandably, in bad shape. Less than 10 percent of the population has power, and Puerto Rico’s governor has said that it …
Ancient volcanos once gave the Moon an atmosphere, scientists say
Thanks to the fact that it never leaves Earth’s side, the Moon has been the subject of scientific curiosity and study for thousands of years, …
Scientists suddenly realize the bird they’ve been searching for never existed
Well, this is awkward: For almost the past four decades, an incredibly rare species of songbird has eluded birdwatchers and scientists, and surveys to learn …
Breakthrough surgical glue seals wounds shut in 60 seconds
Surgery can be incredibly taxing on the individual going under the knife, but when the surgeon wraps up the procedure it doesn’t always mean the …
Scientists (kinda) disprove theory that we’re all just living inside a computer simulation
What if the classic late 90s sci-fi flick The Matrix actually had it right? What if we’re all just living inside of a computer simulation? …
Cats are killing everything in Australia, and nobody knows what to do
Everyone knows that Australia is absolutely packed with strange, wild creatures that could kill you at a moment’s notice, but if you’re a bird your …
How and when to watch this year’s glorious Harvest Moon
2017 has been absolutely packed with interesting celestial events that gave skywatchers plenty of reasons to crane their necks and take in the sights, and …
A robot just performed one of the most precise medical procedures for the first time ever
In the not-so-distant future, AI-controlled robots will almost certainly enslave humanity and make us all wish we could go back to the stone age, but …
Honda’s new disaster robot walks like a gorilla, but could save your life
Honda’s Asimo robot was one of the first really lifelike humanoid bots to capture the public’s attention. Looking like a little mechanical astronaut, it’s capable …
An asteroid is about to squeak by Earth at an incredibly short distance
Giant, “planet-killer” asteroids are a huge concern for humanity simply because we don’t know if there’s anything we can actually do to stop them from …
