The plague is back, and it’s going on a rampage
The word “plague” conjures up images of bodies piled high and creepy doctors donning long, beaked masks, but while modern day cases of the disease …
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Scientists built virtual human brain cells that actually work
For centuries, scientists who have dedicated their lives to studying the human brain have attempted to unlock its mysteries. The role the brain plays in …
Mother Nature to the rescue? Study shows coral likes to eat plastic waste
When you really think about it, humans are dumb, messy animals. Our trash has found it way to every corner of the planet, from the …
Oceans could rise as much as six feet within the century, so say goodbye to the coast
The effects of human-prompted climate change are varied and unpredictable, and we’re already starting to see some of the effects. Mankind is making some important …
Science says daydreaming means you’re probably smart
Ever find yourself in a situation where your body is sitting at your desk at work but your mind is wandering with little regard for …
This bear’s incredibly huge tongue isn’t Photoshopped, but it is a medical mystery
If you’ve ever bit down at the wrong moment or drank some scalding hot cocoa or soup, there’s a good chance you know what a …
Scientists crack nightmare code with new technique to control dreams
Aren’t nightmares just the worst? There you are, trying to catch a few well-deserved Zs when you’re torn from your peaceful slumber and tossed into …
Einstein’s touching note explaining how to be happy just sold for $1.3 million
In 1922, famed physicist Albert Einstein found himself without enough money to tip the bellboy who delivered something to his room. Rather than letting the …
Scientist proposes wild explanation for why we haven’t discovered aliens yet
We know our galaxy is huge, and that there’s an untold number of other galaxies out there in the unimaginably large universe. We also know …
Perfectly clear solar panels could power your home and you’d never even see them
Solar energy has the potential to totally destroy our reliance on fossil fuels, so why aren’t we all running on power from the sun? Solar …
NASA is about to do something with the Curiosity rover it never could have planned
NASA’s Mars rover Curiosity has already delivered some gorgeous views of the red planet and provided scientists with an incredible wealth of data regarding one …
Scientists edited pig genes and accidentally made bacon healthier
Bacon is love, bacon is life, and now scientists want to make it even better (?). New research using the groundbreaking CRISPR gene editing process …
Russia’s future soldier super suits are getting nuclear-proof accessories
In the never-ending forward march of military technology, Russia made a big leap in July when it showed off its vision for foot soldiers of …
This insane underwater restaurant is being built in Norway
Shoreline seafood restaurants are typically great places to enjoy an evening, but if you want to get truly up-close-and-personal with the watery depths while you …
NASA astronaut comes closer to accidentally drifting off into space than anyone should ever have to
Spacewalks outside the International Space Station are no joke. When an astronaut straps on their suit and ventures out into space, the work being done …
Bizarre medical condition causes woman to sweat blood, and doctors can’t explain it
The human reaction to the sight of blood is something that is programmed from a very young age. It means something is wrong, and needs …
There’s electricity on the Martian moon Phobos, and it’s driving scientists nuts
NASA loves Mars because it’s the closest planet in our Solar System that can be explored with current technology, and might even have hosted life …
NASA decides to hang out at dwarf planet Ceres just a little while longer
With its hardware already right where it needs to be, NASA has decided it wants to extend its Dawn mission, which will bring its spacecraft …
Your dog knows exactly what it’s doing when it gives you that look
If you’re a dog owner, you’ve probably long suspected that your pup has learned exactly how to push your buttons, but new research out of …
How to watch this weekend’s incredible Orionid meteor shower
This weekend will be one of the best in 2017 for kicking back and watching the stars. The annual Orionid meteor shower is forecast to …
Science says there’s a very, very good reason why you’re afraid of spiders
If just the sight of a spider or snake is enough to send a shiver up your spine you already know you’re not alone, but …
NASA just discovered that Mars has a tail, and it’s incredibly unusual
Jupiter has a bunch of moons, Saturn has rings, and Earth has life (that’s pretty cool), but what about Mars? Well, as it turns out, …
Shocking discovery of ancient teeth could rewrite human history
There’s still many questions to be answered regarding the origins of mankind, but researchers have a pretty good outline of how it all went down …
Archaeologists find gates of Hell in Saudi Arabia
When researchers are searching for remnants of structures and settlements constructed by ancient peoples they typically focus on areas that are hospitable to human life. …
A house-sized asteroid is going to squeak by Earth today
Astronomers and skywatchers have done an amazing job at locating lots and lots of near-Earth objects that could pose a threat, but some of them …
Scientists shocked by 75 percent decline in flying insect numbers
Bees, moths, and other flying insects can be a bit of a nuisance when you’re trying to enjoy a nice sunny day outside, but they’re …
Scientists want astronauts to live in a lava tube on the Moon
A human settlement on the Moon — or at least some kind of lunar base that astronauts can hang out in — is a romantic …
WTF is floating around Saturn?
NASA Cassini spacecraft performed its final, fateful dive into Saturn several weeks ago, destroying itself in the planet’s atmosphere and ending an incredible mission that …
Lego’s newest set celebrates the women of NASA
Most of Lego’s most popular toy sets focus firmly on fantastical worlds that have nothing to do with reality — like Star Wars, Harry Potter, …
Google’s AlphaGo AI is now teaching itself how to be smarter than humans
AlphaGo, the board-game-playing AI built by Google’s DeepMind subsidiary, just got a huge update, making it smarter — and potentially creepier — than ever before. …
