New ‘brain machine’ will scan space for alien signals
The United Kingdom will build the “brain” for the upcoming Square Kilometer Array Observatory, otherwise known as SKAO or SKA. The observatory is part of …
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NASA will test SpinLaunch’s suborbital accelerator that flings satellites into orbit
NASA has signed up to help test SpinLaunch’s suborbital accelerator. The massive device was designed to literally sling satellites and other small spacecraft into space …
Study finds widespread uranium contamination in US drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has discovered unsafe levels of uranium in the water. The researchers published their findings in the journal Lancet Planetary Health. …
Solar telescope pointed at the Sun for 5 hours captures stunning video
Despite being the literal center of our planet’s orbit, there’s still a lot we don’t know about the Sun. So, every time that we get …
This bizarre supernova is exploding in the wrong direction
Researchers recently discovered that a bizarre supernova is exploding in the wrong direction. A new study of Cassiopeia A shows that one section of the …
Scientists learned how spiders build webs using night vision and A.I.
Spiders can be exceptionally intriguing creatures. Whether we’re talking about megaspiders that give you nightmares, or spiders that hunt in choreographed packs, these (sometimes) tiny …
Watch Axiom 1 take four people to space in the first private ISS flight
We’ve reached a momentous occasion in the journey to commercial space travel. Today, Axiom Space and SpaceX launched Axiom 1, the first private ISS flight. …
Watch a gecko take down a scorpion in this breathtaking slow-mo video
Researchers with San Diego State University (SDSU) in California have shared a spectacular video of western banded geckos fighting scorpions. These geckos are normally thought …
A canyon of fire that’s 12,000 miles deep opened on the Sun
The Sun ejected filaments of plasma from an active sunspot, opening a massive canyon of fire. The canyon’s creation released powerful streams of solar winds …
Scientists discovered a massive exoplanet nine times bigger than Jupiter
Scientists have discovered a massive exoplanet forming that is estimated to be nine times bigger than Jupiter. The planet is still in the proverbial “womb” …
Snake-like jumping worms are invading the US
Worms are interesting creatures. Some worms can even regrow their brains if needed. But, an invasive jumping worm has started appearing in more than a …
People in the Amazon are raising stingless bees that make medicinal honey
Stingless bees are renowned for their delicious and medicinal honey. Many people, like those in the Peruvian Amazon, rely heavily on the honey from stingless …
Watch a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket create a stunning twilight phenomenon as it blasts through Earth’s atmosphere
There are few things as exciting as watching a rocket launch into outer space. Space may have lost its luster for many over the years, …
Study says sleeping with even a little light in your room is bad for your health
Sleeping in complete darkness has been one of my favorite things for as long as I can remember. But, a new study could push even …
This robot made of magnetic slime is gross, but brilliant
Scientists have managed to make a magnetic slime that looks disgusting but is actually quite astounding, if not a tad creepy. The slime is made …
5 planets will be visible in the sky in April – here’s when you can watch them
Earth will be graced with a springtime planetary parade of five planets throughout April 2022. Astronomers will have multiple chances to spot Venus, Mercury, Mars, …
Researchers solved the mystery of super-fast ‘electron rain’ that pours down on Earth
Scientists at UCLA have uncovered a new source of super-fast electrons that rain down on the Earth. When interacting with the Earth’s atmosphere, these electrons …
Scientists might actually create hypoallergenic cats
People with cat allergies may be able to have a cat sometime in the future thanks to gene-editing technology. Of course, the creation of truly …
Hubble telescope captures dazzling image of the farthest star ever discovered
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has managed to capture an image of one of the most ancient stars yet. Nicknamed Earendel, the star is named after …
Startling sinkholes hundreds of feet wide have formed in the Arctic seafloor
A new study from researchers at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) has given us insight into several rapid changes in the Arctic seafloor. …
MIT study gives us new insights into the origins of the universe
After the Big Bang exploded, bringing the universe into existence, scientists say everything cooled immensely and became completely dark. A few short hundred million years …
Artificial sweeteners found to cause cancer in mice
For decades, scientists have posited that artificial sweeteners cause cancer in mice. Despite all of the evidence pointing toward an increased risk of cancer in …
Mysterious beams of light in the sky have been spotted around the world
Multiple people spotted a mysterious beam of light in the sky last week. The “red flare”, as many described it, was spotted by people in …
These supersized goldfish in Canada look like mutants from a sci-fi movie
Canada has a goldfish problem. Yes, you heard me correctly. Back in November of 2021, Fisheries and Oceans Canada shared a series of tweets showcasing …
Mysterious waves inside the Sun have scientists baffled
There’s a lot we still don’t know about the Sun. While missions like NASA’s Parker Probe will help enlighten us, scientists continue to discover new …
MIT used simulations to teach a robot to run, and the results are hilarious
Scientists at MIT managed to teach a robot to run using machine learning. Normally robots are taught how to move across difficult terrain by preprogramming …
Great white sharks may have secret social lives that make them even more terrifying
Scientists may have discovered the secret social lives of great white sharks, a new study reveals. While tracking multiple great whites, a team of researchers …
NASA spots the aftermath of a massive collision in deep space
Astronomers spotted the aftermath of a massive space collision. NASA says the resulting dust cloud was big enough to block the light from its nearby …
Researchers may have discovered a supplement that can extend human life
Scientists have been hunting for a way to stop humans from aging for decades. Some scientists think that we’ll never reverse aging. Others say we’ll …
Dazzling photo shows 2 night sky phenomena that look like a sci-fi movie
A new Northern Lights photo showcases two of nature’s most dazzling night sky phenomena side by side. Brazilian photographer Alexandre Correia originally shared the photos …
