Massive solar flare on the Sun captured in epic new video
Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy has once again captured some amazing visuals from the Sun. McCarthy, who goes by cosmic_background on Instagram, spent seven hours taking millions …
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Everything we know about black holes may change because of this new study
Scientists may have discovered something we previously thought impossible. Magnetic reversals aren’t an uncommon thing when it comes to cosmic entities. Our Sun undergoes a …
Breathtaking new images show Mars like you’ve never seen it before
The European Space Agency’s Mars Express mission has captured some breathtaking new images of Mars. In the images, we’re able to see the aftermath of …
Check out the first TikTok from the International Space Station
TikTok has finally reached the final frontier. ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti recently filmed the first TikTok from the ISS. Cristoforetti, who is part of SpaceX’s …
A chemical found in sunscreen may be killing coral reefs
Most of us have grown up with advisements to wear sunscreen when going out on the beach. Now, though, scientists are scratching their heads and …
People lost 53 lbs on average in revolutionary weight loss drug trial
A revolutionary weight loss drug could get users the effects of bariatric surgery without the permanent changes that it entails. Weight loss supplements have become …
NASA video visualizes a star being obliterated as it spirals around a black hole
NASA has released a new video that does a great job of visualizing the slow spiral of a black hole eating a star. The video …
A Russian motor just spontaneously exploded while orbiting Earth
Yet another cloud of space debris has appeared in orbit around Earth. This particular cloud was birthed by the explosion of an old Russian rocket …
This NASA image of solar flares on the Sun looks like a crazy sci-fi movie
A massive solar flare erupted from the surface of the Sun earlier this week. The X-class flare is just the latest eruption from the Sun …
New research says we don’t need as much sleep as you think
We’ve all been there. You sleep in late, but even though you managed to get eight and a half hours, you just don’t feel like …
First Blood Moon of 2022 is this month – here’s when and where to see it
The first Blood Moon of 2022 will hit on May 15. The total lunar eclipse will be visible throughout the Americas, Africa, Europe, the Middle …
Incredible new glasses help blind people read and recognize faces
A new set of smart glasses from Envision can help blind people read. The glasses, which were built on the enterprise edition of Google Glass, …
Scientists worried Mars rocks retrieved by NASA may host alien germs
NASA is planning to bring rocks from Mars to Earth. The space agency has asked for the public’s opinion on its plan to retrieve samples …
Dazzling Eta Aquarid meteor shower happens this week, and you can watch it live
Skywatchers will have a chance to catch sight of the dazzling Eta Aquarid meteor shower in just a couple of days. The meteor shower is …
MIT scientists found a way to reverse hearing loss that may be as easy as Lasik
Whether you’re the person dealing with hearing loss, or if you know somehow who has lost their hearing, it can be a frustrating part of …
Apple Watch might detect weak heart pump with a new Mayo Clinic algorithm
The Apple Watch comes preloaded with sensors that help users manage heart disease. The wearable monitors heart rate and can detect atrial fibrillation.That’s a serious …
Martian rocks may give insight into the Red Planet’s violent history
Learning more about Mars history, and how the planet formed and evolved throughout time, has been a goal for astronomers for decades. Now, though, a …
Watch this massive eruption on the Sun that was big enough to envelop Earth
An astrophotographer captured a huge solar eruption over the weekend. Chuck Ayoub, who captured the eruption, believes it was roughly the same height as three …
Largest Marsquakes ever recorded could teach us more about Martian core
Scientists have published a new study revealing the largest marsquakes ever recorded. Like Earth, Mars can experience massive seismic events which can cause the surface …
An underwater volcano caused 85,000 earthquakes in Antarctica
A long-dormant underwater volcano near Antarctica may have erupted, triggering 85,000 earthquakes in the area. Research stations reported the swarm of earthquakes as early as …
Scientists just issued a chilling warning about climate change
An ocean mass extinction event may not be that far off. Researchers published a new study in the journal Science this month. Scientists say that …
MIT engineers invented incredible speakers as thin as paper
Speakers work by vibrating a membrane to manipulate air and create sound waves. Now, engineers at MIT have developed mountable paper-thin speakers that can produce …
NASA says Webb Telescope is fully aligned and ready to capture stunning deep space photos
The James Webb telescope is fully aligned. NASA shared the update in a new post on Thursday, April 28. The space-based telescope will help usher …
Amazing video shows a tiny jumping robot like nothing you’ve ever seen
We’ve seen a lot of different robots over the years. From robots that can teach themselves to run, to robots designed to explore the Moon. …
First solar eclipse of 2022 is this weekend – here’s when and where to see it
The first solar eclipse of 2022 will happen this weekend, giving those lucky enough to see it a spectacular view. As is often the case, …
High school students invented a revolutionary bottle that makes seawater potable
Four high school students have designed a desalinating water bottle. When used, it could make seawater potable. It’s currently only a hypothetical device, but if …
Massive asteroid as wide as 8 football fields skims past Earth today
A massive asteroid is skimming past Earth today. The asteroid in question is named 418135, or 2008 AG33. It’s estimated to be twice as big …
Here’s when you can watch Venus and Jupiter appear to collide in the sky
Skywatchers have a lot to look forward to as we head towards the end of April. NASA says that early risers will be able to …
Life’s blueprint may have come from asteroids, new discovery shows
Scientists have made another startling discovery on asteroids. According to new analysis, scientists have discovered the last two of five informational units of DNA and …
China wants to make an asteroid monitoring system that can redirect asteroids
On this year’s Space Day in China, Wu Yanhua, deputy head of the China National Space Administration (CNSA) said that China wants to build an …
