This drone video perfectly captures the dread of falling into an abyss
There’s just something about big, deep voids that strike fear in the deepest reaches of the human brain. Black holes and whirlpools are great examples …
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Researchers build nightmare spider robot that’s faster than a real bug
It’s estimated that as much as 30% of the population has some degree of arachnophobia, making it one of the more common fears among humanity. It …
Numerous ‘Earth-sized’ exoplanets discovered orbiting a nearby star
At a press conference today, a Dutch-led international research team has announced the discovery of several Earth-sized exoplanets orbiting a star 40 light-years away. Three of …
Watch live as NASA reveals a new exoplanet discovery at 1PM
NASA’s been finding all kind of cool things out in the depths of space recently, but today the agency is poised to announce something big. …
SpaceX’s Dragon cargo ship just had to abort its supply run mission
SpaceX made headlines earlier this week when its Falcon 9 rocket successfully launched and then performed a perfect vertical landing. Today’s SpaceX news isn’t nearly …
Plane-sized flying reptile was a feared killer in Transylvania
A giant flying reptile the size of a plane may have been the largest and most feared predator in ancient Transylvania. After examining the enormous …
This incredible drone video of SpaceX’s rocket landing must be CGI
SpaceX successfully landed another Falcon 9 rocket on Sunday morning. It’s a manouvre that’s become relatively standard for SpaceX by this point, but this landing …
Behind the scenes of the most thrilling nature video of all time
Even if you’ve never watched a full episode of the Planet Earth series, you’ve probably still seen one specific scene from an episode of Planet Earth II. Back …
Watch scientists explore the ocean floor, live
Do you ever feel like scientists get to have all the fun? Researchers like the ones from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration get …
Watch 104 individual satellites achieve orbit and shatter a world record
Earlier this week we told you about India’s mission to deploy an absurd number of satellites from a single launch vehicle. Thankfully, the mission went …
This room can charge gadgets without wires
Wireless charging has slowly gaining traction in the smartphone industry for a while, but the nature in which most “wireless” charging system work — having to …
Astronomers just found a piping hot ‘Super Earth’
It wasn’t that long ago that finding exoplanets — that is, worlds that exist outside of our own solar system — was a rare occurrence. …
104 new satellites are launching today to map every inch of your world
Getting a single satellite into space can be difficult — as Japan recently demonstrated — so consider the logistics of India’ s plan to send a …
Japan’s failed nuclear reactor is still so radioactive it almost killed a robot
It’s been over half a decade since Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station suffered a catastrophic meltdown which topped the International Nuclear Event Scale due …
Science proves how superficial humans are, just in times for Valentine’s Day
It’s Valentine’s Day, which means you’ll probably spend some time today either shining up your appearance for your special someone, or perhaps improving your aesthetics …
This VR add-on lets you actually feel virtual weather
Virtual reality is all about suspending your disbelief and letting your mind pretend that you’re actually present in the space your eyes and ears are …
Astronomers open massive database of stars to the public
We already know that space is awesome, but if you’re tired of the bright minds from places like MIT and NASA having all the fun, …
These eyeglasses automatically adjust focus no matter where you look
Just like most parts of the human body, our eyes have a tendency to get worse with age. You might take your ability to focus …
NASA reminds us that space is gorgeous with breathtaking new Hubble snapshot
While you were sitting in your office this morning, sipping your half-milk soy latte, space was out there being awesome. It was there when you …
Scientists invented a battery that could work for a decade without degrading
Energy storage degradation in rechargeable batteries is a pretty serious problem that many of us put up with on a regular basis. It’s why your …
These are the tiny drones that could save us if bees go extinct
As has been well documented in recent years, the population of many species of bees are in serious peril. The Trump administration is dragging its …
There are three awesome things happening in the sky tonight
Usually a night with a comet or a lunar eclipse is reason enough to peel yourself away from the couch for a bit to gaze …
Self-destructing phones are finally a reality
The idea of a self-destructing phone is usually something you only encounter in goofy spy movies, but it’s actually a potentially valuable invention that could …
Men may soon have a new contraceptive option that’s actually reversible
Guys who wish to no longer father children often opt for a vasectomy, which is equal parts effective and permanent. Men who undergo the operation …
Mark Zuckerberg’s plan to cure ‘all diseases’ gets off the ground
Following in the footsteps of Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg is using his tremendous wealth and clout to help improve the quality of life for individuals across …
If you live your life without mental health issues, science says you’re the weird one
Everyone gets the flu, chicken pox, and a broken bone or two by the time they hit 40, and if you don’t you’re in a very …
This supermassive black hole slowly consumed a gigantic star for a full decade
Black holes are scary things. They suck in everything within their reach, and there’s no escaping their pull, even for something as massive as a …
This incredible ‘Vertical Forest’ is being built right now in China
How do you combat the ills of poor air quality and pollution in a massive city of over eight million people, where there’s hardly room to plant …
The Mars rover just sent back data that has scientists completely stumped
The Curiosity rover has been cruising around on Mars since late 2012, so you’d think that scientists would have a pretty good handle on the …
Feast your eyes on this gorgeous Hubble photo of a star dying
Just like us, stars are born, live, and die, and while plenty of sci-fi movies have taken artistic liberties with their own depictions of stars dying, …
