A supermoon will fill the sky later this week
Skywatchers will be treated to quite the celestial show this week, as we not only enjoy the bright view of a naked-eye comet, but we’ll …
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Why SpaceX catching Starship will change everything about space travel
It isn’t a secret that SpaceX has big plans for Starship, its massive mega-rocket, which has so far seen five test flights since April of …
Overeating sugary foods and drinks could be linked to depression
We’ve all been there. You’re sitting in your living room or driving down the road, and suddenly, you have a hankering for something sweet—whether it …
Watch NASA’s historic Europa Clipper launch right here
NASA’s Europa Clipper will take off today. You can watch the launch live during a live stream on NASA’s website. the Europa Clipper mission is …
This new pill can mimic the effects of a workout while you sit on the couch
Working out and exercising are great ways to help build up your body and push various processes within it in the direction they need to …
Scientists created organisms in a lab that exist in a ‘third state’ beyond life and death
What if scientists could take cells from both living and dead organisms and turn them into entirely new organisms beyond life and death? While it …
Researchers made an artificial plant that generates electricity and cleans the air
A group of researchers from Binghamton University in New York has created quite the artificial plant. This new plant is not only capable of cleaning …
New invention can turn seawater into hydrogen fuel
Scientists have found a way to use electrodes to split seawater and turn it into hydrogen fuel. Normally this would create a corrosive and toxic …
Your toothbrush is covered with hundreds of viruses ‘unlike anything seen before’
If you don’t have enough nightmare fuel in your life, like scientists creating living skin for robots, they are here to give you even more to …
Once-in-a-lifetime comet will be visible starting this Friday
Astronomers expect a once-in-a-lifetime comet to become visible in the night sky starting this week. It’s the latest in an assortment of 2024 skywatching events, …
SpaceX could launch Starship again as early as this Sunday
SpaceX may get clearance from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to complete the next Starship launch as early as next week. The FAA has been …
Two comb jellies stunned scientists by merging into one creature
A new paper published in Current Biology has revealed a startling new fact about comb jellies that scientists weren’t expecting. That surprise? The fact that …
Insane time lapse shows Hurricane Milton from the International Space Station
Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in Florida this week, and when it does, reports indicate that it could forever change the state’s coastline. …
NASA may have figured out why Mars is so dead
The surface of Mars is a frigid and hostile place, but it wasn’t always like that. In fact, NASA has found several pieces of evidence …
NASA forced to delay Europa Clipper launch as Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida
Earlier this month, NASA engineers completed the transfer of the Europa Clipper spacecraft to its hangar as the space agency prepared for this Thursday’s upcoming …
‘Skyquake’ is a mysterious phenomenon that’s leaving scientists baffled
Skyquakes might sound a lot like thunder or sonic booms, but they usually tend to come when there’s no sign of storm clouds in the …
The yellow dye used in Cheetos can turn skin transparent
Cheetos might look like an appetizing snack to most folks, but scientists have revealed something quite startling about the yellow dye used in this cheesy …
Scientists may have found the missing link to how lightning forms
A spy plane retrofitted with research equipment has discovered some very intriguing things while observing thunderstorms in the tropics. According to a new paper published …
Researchers say a quick cheek swab can accurately predict how long you have left to live
What if you could predict how long you’ll live? Well, a new test may soon let you do just that. The test is based around …
Incredible 3D diagram lets you zoom into a brain like Google Maps
Scientists have created an incredibly detailed 3D brain map of a fly’s brain, and it’s probably one of the coolest things that you’ll see this …
MIT researchers invented recycled glass bricks as strong as concrete
Construction is a significant source of pollution, accounting for around 37 percent of global emissions. While some companies are looking for ways to cut down …
This drug-free nasal spray may prevent the common cold
A new type of drug-free nasal spray could be a great defense against Covid-19, the common cold, and other viruses and bacterial illnesses. The spray …
NASA bids farewell to Voyager 2’s plasma science instrument
NASA has finally turned off one of Voyager 2’s science instruments. Now, there’s no need to worry, as Voyager 2 isn’t shutting down anytime soon. …
Northern lights may be visible from these US states this weekend
Aurora chasers should likely expect increased northern lights activity this weekend thanks to a geomagnetic storm warning set for October 3 to October 5. The …
New cancer treatment uses beams of radioactive ions to kill tumors with pinpoint accuracy
A new concept for targeted cancer treatment has proven somewhat successful in mice thus far. The concept relies on using radioactive ion beams to target …
Revolutionary new bendable processors cost less than $1 to manufacture
Processors continue to improve as manufacturers find new ways to upgrade them. One of the latest upgrades comes in the form of a 32-bit bendable …
New self-healing concrete that fixes its own cracks is now being used in the US
A new type of self-healing concrete has debuted in the U.S. market. The concrete, which is called Basilisk Self-Healing Concrete, gets its self-healing properties from …
‘Finger of Death’ is a bizarre ocean phenomenon that kills whatever it touches
Brinicles are a combination of brine and icicles that grow underneath ice shelves in the ocean. While they’re technically just a sliver of super-cooled ice …
Revolutionary ADHD headband is said to treat symptoms in just 20 minutes a day
What if you could put a headband on for just 20 minutes a day to help treat the symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? The new …
What happens if you accidentally eat mold?
We’ve all been there. You’re eating a sandwich you’ve just made, and suddenly you notice a little spot of mold. No big deal, right? Some …
