Discovery reveals humans change the chemistry of the air around us
Air pollution is a massive problem. Outdoors, though, the sun, falling rain, and even oxidation that happens naturally help clear the air. But, when you’re …
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NASA looks to late September for next Artemis I launch attempt
NASA’s previous attempts to launch Artemis I have been unsuccessful for several reasons. Now, the space agency is looking to make yet another Artemis I …
Scientists created creepy living cyborg cockroaches that can be remotely controlled
Cyborg cockroaches sound like something ripped straight from a video game. But scientists have managed to wire a chip to the nervous systems of a …
New single-serve coffee balls that replace pods are a game-changer
Soon you won’t have to put up with those annoying capsules to get quick and easy coffee at home. That’s because a company known as …
James Webb telescope captures stunning image of the Tarantula Nebula
Located 161,000 light-years away from Earth, the Tarantula Nebula has long been a favorite for astronomers studying star formation. Now, we’ve been given an even …
This sunspot is so massive that it’s changing how the Sun vibrates
Scientists have discovered two massive sunspots so big that they could change how the Sun vibrates. The sunspots in question are currently on our star’s …
Astronauts’ blood shows startling DNA mutations after visiting space
A new study has shown that astronauts’ blood does experience DNA mutations due to spaceflight. The study, published in Communications Biology in August, looked at …
NASA just shared this dazzling Hubble image of a glittering star cluster
In celebration of Labor Day this year, NASA shared a new Hubble image of a star cluster on Instagram. The image, which features thousands of …
Deadly brain tumors destroyed in mice with revolutionary new therapy
Glioblastoma is one of the most aggressive types of brain cancer known to man. For many, the chance of survival is often low. However, a …
Our first moonbase could be made of inflatable habitats
Humans are finally on track to return to the Moon, and this time space agencies like NASA and the ESA are looking for ways to …
These hideous little bugs are invading California and biting people’s feet
Reports of tiny and aggressive isopods have been surfacing in Southern California. The “mini-shark” isopods, known officially as Excirolana chiltoni, or water-line isopods, have reportedly …
James Webb telescope captured a remarkable phenomenon we’ve never seen before
NASA’s James Webb space telescope is the most powerful observatory that humankind has created thus far. And it has shown us some amazing things. Not …
James Webb captures first ever image of an exoplanet
In yet another historic moment, the James Webb Space Telescope has captured the first-ever direct image of an exoplanet. The planet in question, known as …
SpaceX mega constellations may hinder planetary defenses, new survey says
Asteroids, comets, and other near-Earth objects (NEOs) pass by our planet daily. Meteors and even some asteroids have impacted our planet, often leaving fiery displays …
Bizarre new clinical trial will make patients grow tiny livers inside their bodies
Scientists will soon begin a clinical trial for a new liver disease treatment. The experimental treatment will hopefully help treat end-stage liver disease and reduce …
Alien tech could be hiding at the bottom of the ocean
Alien tech could be on Earth already. At least, that’s what some astronomers seem to think. Eight years ago, a meteor that astronomers believe was …
James Webb Space Telescope is spotting things that have scientists baffled
The James Webb Space Telescope is reshaping what we thought we knew about the universe. Since NASA released James Webb’s first images, the space telescope …
Scientists in China created the first-ever mammal with fully reprogrammed genes
Scientists have been messing around with genetics for years now. One of the most powerful gene-editing tools, CRISPR, has even allowed them to create genetically …
Scientists may have figured out how the immortal jellyfish lives forever
Immortality has long been sought after. From rumors of a fountain of youth to the possibility of anti-aging medications, being able to reverse aging has …
New study says two black holes could collide within the next 3 years
Scientists believe a galaxy roughly a billion light-years away could be home to two supermassive black holes set to collide. A study says that the …
See a solar eclipse from Mars in these stunning NASA videos
Did you know that Earth isn’t the only planet that experiences solar eclipses? In fact, we’ve seen quite a bit of evidence over the years …
James Webb captures the Phantom Galaxy like never before
The James Webb space telescope has captured a new image of the Phantom Galaxy in detail as you’ve never seen before. The Phantom Galaxy, also …
These ‘zombie worms’ feed on bones deep in the ocean
Scientists have confirmed the existence of a terrifying zombie worm that lives at the bottom of the deep sea. The worm, officially called Osedax, was …
James Webb telescope photo shows a stunning Einstein Ring 12 billion light-years from Earth
NASA released the first full-color images of our universe from James Webb in July. Since then, the space telescope has captured evidence of a supernova, …
4 space myths you should never believe
Space is a mystery that astronomers are still actively working to solve. While spacecraft like the James Webb has given us a closer look at …
Scientists found an astonishing new material that behaves like nothing we’ve ever seen
Scientists have discovered a shocking fact about a material called Vanadium dioxide (VO2). According to research published in Nature Electronics, VO2 can remember previous external …
NASA found a ‘mini-moon’ orbiting an asteroid in the outer solar system
NASA has discovered a new mini-moon on the outskirts of our solar system. The tiny satellite was first noticed by Lucy in March of this …
Medieval map may have revealed the lost city of Atlantis
Historians have long hoped to find a map to Atlantis, a mythical city believed to have been lost to the sea thousands of years ago. …
See James Webb Telescope’s most dazzling photos like never before
Earlier this month, James Webb released some of its most dazzling images yet. Not only that, but NASA also shared the largest image that Webb …
Mind-blowing logarithmic view of the universe goes back to the edges of time
The universe is massive, and Earth is located a long way away from the edge of our known universe. Putting that into a scale is …
