Ancient Roman concrete outperforms our own, and science only just worked out why
The Roman Empire may be long gone, but its architecture has stood the test of time — most notably, its insanely durable concrete, which has …
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These glasses-free ‘holograms’ are as close to the real thing as we may ever get
We’ve seen so many examples of technology that was once science fiction become reality that it’s hard to believe true holograms as many think of …
The fastest stars in our galaxy are invaders
We’re pretty familiar with our own Solar System, but the galaxy that we reside in is absolutely enormous. The Milky Way is thought to have …
A distant galaxy is starving to death, and astronomers are loving it
As NASA and other space agencies from around the world set their sights on exoplanets and destinations within our Solar System that could host life, …
Scared of dinosaurs? This colossal prehistoric crocodile was even more frightening
Movies like Jurassic Park paint the Tyrannosaurus Rex as a ferocious hunter capable to crushing bones (and Jeep Grand Cherokees), but more recent research suggests …
NASA has a plan for preventing asteroid strikes, and it’s going to test it
The threat of an asteroid striking Earth is pretty scary — and not just in all the ways Hollywood movies have depicted — but human …
NASA’s Juno is about to take a trip to Jupiter’s strangest feature
NASA’s Juno spacecraft has already captured some pretty fantastic sights from around Jupiter. The probe has only been hanging around the planet for about a …
MIT researchers give the white cane used by the visually impaired a high-tech update
The iconic white cane has helped provide empowerment and mobility for generations of visually impaired people and has now received a high-tech update courtesy of …
The scariest part of an asteroid hitting Earth probably isn’t what you think
If you have a lingering fear of an unseen space rock slamming into our planet and wreaking havoc on an unimaginable scale, your nightmare scenario …
Alaskan volcano can’t wait for July 4th, erupts
It’s nearly July 4th, which means neighborhoods around the United States are covered in tiny cardboard tubes with small amounts of explosives packed away inside. …
NASA’s Hubble captures gorgeous photo of galaxy with totally unpronounceable name
There’s plenty of reasons to envy anyone whose job it is to find cool stuff in space. I mean, they get to stare into the …
Pacific coastline flooded with ‘sea pickles’
There’s lots of curious creatures in the world’s oceans — and we got a stunning glimpse at some of the most mysterious ones very recently …
Russia may launch the brightest ‘star’ in the sky
Russia is set to launch potentially the brightest artificial object in the night sky, which could outshine everything except for the Moon, starting next month. …
NASA finally carried out its plan to make man-made clouds on the East Coast
Typically, when NASA is planning on launching something it goes off without a hitch. Sometimes storms, wind, or other unforeseeable circumstances push the launch window …
Scientists have developed AI that can read your mind and predict your thoughts
At one point in our history, the most impressive example of artificial intelligence was a computer that was really, really good at chess. Today, various …
Japan wants to put a man on the moon by 2030
With NASA’s focus on Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and as many exoplanets as it can spot, it’s easy to forget that our closest neighbor — the …
Researchers find evidence of ancient ‘skull cult’ at known ritual hotspot
Researchers poking around at one of the oldest known sites of human civilization — and some say rituals — have discovered what they are referring …
The plague is back, and it’s in the United States
When was the last time you worried about getting the flu? A few months? Maybe a year? How about catching the plague? It’s something the …
Scientists can’t rule out collision with asteroid flying by Earth in 2029
Asteroids are one of the most serious threats to life as we know it, but scientists and skywatchers have gotten pretty good at predicting exactly …
NASA shoots down claim that it found alien life
After an absurd viral money-grab took the internet — and, sadly, several news agencies — by storm over the past week, NASA has finally broken …
Study shows your smartphone makes you dumber, even when you’re not using it
Smartphones have been hailed as world-changing gadgets that provide humanity with a constant connection to the rest of the world, and all the knowledge it …
Random ‘Anonymous’ YouTuber claims NASA has discovered alien life, internet loses its mind
NASA is making great strides at learning and explaining the complexities of not just the planets in our celestial backyard, but also the makeup of …
Scientists finally think they know why eggs have different shapes
Even if you started off your morning with a nice omelette, you probably didn’t spare a thought for where it came from, but scientists have …
Mysterious ‘Planet Nine’ might not actually exist after all
Skywatchers have been theorizing and dreaming about a mysterious unknown planet hanging out at the edge of our Solar System for many years. Sifting through …
Scientist says the sun is sneezing on Earth
The sun at the center of our Solar System is one of the big reasons why we’re here today, but it can also be a …
Watch SpaceX’s first rocket launch this weekend right here
This afternoon marks the beginning of a real hold-your-butts weekend for SpaceX fans. Two launches are planned over the next 48 hours, and thanks to …
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop responds after NASA calls BS on ‘healing’ stickers
What do you do when you have too much money? Most of us never have to worry about such things, but oftentimes celebrities find themselves …
Can you spot the Curiosity rover in this photo of Mars?
NASA’s Curiosity rover has delivered some seriously stellar views of Mars to us back on Earth, but it’s easy to forget that the dusty, durable …
An asteroid is definitely going to hit the Earth, expert warns
Space is a dangerous place to be, and since the Earth is in space, every living thing on the planet is at risk of eventually …
Stephen Hawking wants humanity to leave Earth as soon as possible
Renowned astrophysicist Stephen Hawking has been extremely vocal in recent months about his feelings that humanity needs to get off of Earth as soon as …
