Here are NASA’s new astronauts and – oh god, say that’s not a selfie stick
Earlier this week, NASA held a big event to introduce the world to its newest class of astronaut candidates. The group, which will now begin …
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Messing with robots’ self-confidence could prevent the AI apocalypse
In every sci-fi depiction of an eventual robot apocalypse, the mechanical monstrosities move with cold, calculated precision, dispatching or enslaving humanity with a complete lack …
NASA’s new Mars rover is completely insane
Thus far, NASA has landed a total of four rovers on Mars, and while the conversation surrounding sending humans to the red planet is a …
Scientists just did something even Einstein didn’t think was possible
Researchers just confirmed a theory originally proposed by Albert Einstein nearly a century ago, and it’s something that even the famed physicist thought was impossible. …
Watch NASA announce its new astronaut class live right here
Today, NASA will reveal its newest astronauts by formally introducing the 2017 astronaut class, and you can watch it happen live. The event, which will …
There’s a giant hole on Mars, and scientists can’t figure out where it came from
Humans have now had rovers active on Mars for almost two full decades, which is enough time that we’ve learned plenty about the Martian landscape. …
Scientists just discovered a planet so hot it might actually evaporate
Here in our own planetary system, humanity has spent the vast majority of its time studying planets that are rather chilly. Jupiter, Saturn, and even …
Watch the International Space Station capture the SpaceX Dragon live
After a weather delay pushed back the launch of SpaceX’s resupply mission to the International Space Station, NASA had to tweak its plans slightly, but …
The Weather Channel is viciously trolling Donald Trump on climate change
When it comes to weigh in on climate change, the absolutely overwhelming number of scientific bodies that have declared it a very real, and very …
NASA’s Hubble captures ‘vermin’ galaxy being super annoying
Usually, when astronomers, skywatchers, and space researchers are able to catch a glimpse of something in space it’s cause for celebration — after all, the …
Colossal crack in Antarctica ice shelf about to drop state-sized iceberg into the ocean
With President Donald Trump announcing that the United States won’t be joining a huge number of its allies in supporting the Paris Agreement on climate …
If you’re hoping humans find evidence of life on Mars, scientists have some very good news
Despite all of the breathtaking photos, video, observations, and scientific discoveries that have happened so far on Mars — thanks to probes, rovers, and the …
Scientists just destroyed our dreams of a real Jurassic Park
Jurassic Park — you know, that silly little novel-turned-movie about mankind bringing dinosaurs back from the dead that made a measly $1 billion — is …
How to watch the upcoming 2017 solar eclipse, no matter where you are
Getting to see something as awe-inspiring as a solar eclipse doesn’t happen all that often. It requires a heaping helping of luck, too, and you …
Watch SpaceX launch mice and fruit flies into space on a used ship live right here
With more than a handful of successful launches under its belt, SpaceX’s repeated trips to resupply the International Space Station have become somewhat routine, but …
Scientists may have found evidence of a parallel universe
The idea that we might be living in just one of an infinite number of universes has been fodder for scientific debate and sci-fi movie …
This is NASA’s plan to touch the sun
In 2018, NASA will send a probe to one of the locations in the solar system that it never has before: the sun. In a …
Aerospace exec says aliens not only exist, they’re living on Earth right now
When you consider the vastness of the universe — and the sheer number of other galaxies, planetary systems, and potentially habitable worlds it contains — …
This creepy ‘faceless fish’ species was just discovered in the depths of the ocean
Despite ever increasing numbers of deep-sea expeditions, scientists continue to maintain that humanity has only a very cursory knowledge of the kinds of creatures that …
NASA’s insane plan to ‘touch the sun’ is actually happening
NASA has a whole bunch of fancy hardware checking out several of the planets in our solar system, including Jupiter, Mars, and Saturn, but astronomers …
Researchers force AI to teach itself how to beat ‘Super Mario Bros’
Most of the times you hear about AI it’s in context related to virtual assistants, or maybe even the virtual driver piloting a self-driving car, …
NASA’s newest photo of Jupiter will blow your mind
Lately, NASA’s Cassini orbiter has been delivering some stunning photos from its trips around Saturn, but that’s not the only fancy camera floating around a …
Scientists just blasted US nuclear regulators, saying fallout danger is far greater than claimed
As the world keeps an eye trained on loose canons like North Korea, researchers from Princeton University say the threat from nuclear fallout from within our …
Saturn’s stunning north pole actually changed colors
NASA’s Cassini orbiter was the first to deliver a really clear look at the eye-catching, hexagonal storm swirling on Saturn’s north pole, so it’s only fitting …
Scientists prove that our brains have a little bit of Jedi in them
Have you ever wished you had Jedi powers? You might think you’ll never reach the level of wisdom, power, and grace as those noble warriors from …
Startup Rocket Lab just launched its first ‘made from scratch’ rocket
With big names like SpaceX and Blue Origin stealing headlines left and right, smaller space travel startups tend to cruise under the radar. Rocket Lab …
Researchers want these robotic turtles to sweep for landmines in war zones
Landmines are extremely hazardous anywhere they’re deployed, and oftentimes the dangerous weapons remain buried long after military conflicts are resolved or the front lines are …
Study finds Apple Watch, Fitbit and Microsoft Band are horrible calorie trackers
It seems like every wearable on the market has some kind of a calorie burn tracker these days, and while we’re made to believe the …
Five asteroids will cruise by Earth in the next year, and one is coming very close
There’s so many cool things to see out in space — from gorgeous views of Jupiter to stunning glimpses of Saturn, and a star that might …
Got $4 million? You could own the bag that Neil Armstrong carried moon rocks in
Traveling to, landing on, and exploring the moon is still one of mankind’s greatest accomplishments, so the historical significance of any object that joined the …
