Scientists found a massive new hole in the ozone layer that could affect 50% of the population
Scientists have discovered a massive new hole in the ozone layer. They say the hole wasn’t expected to exist. However, they discovered that it covers …
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Mojo Vision shows off mind-blowing new augmented reality contact lens
Smart contact lenses could soon put an augmented reality display directly on your eyeball. At least, that’s the basic idea behind Mojo Vision’s prototype augmented …
See stunning photos from the 2022 Astronomy Photographer of the Year shortlist
Every year, thousands of astrophotographers submit their work to one of the greatest space photography competitions in the universe. This year, the 2022 Astronomy Photographer …
Scientists baffled by magnetic material that freezes when heated up
Physicists have discovered that certain magnetic material freezes when the temperature rises to a certain point. We’ve typically only seen this behavior when we cool …
Melting Tibetan glaciers reveal 1,000 potentially dangerous microbes
Global temperatures continue to rise, with melting glaciers everywhere sending more water into the oceans and land. Ancient permafrost has begun to soften and melt, …
Scientists discovered a terrifying new species of hairy crab in Western Australia
Scientists have identified a terrifying new species of hairy crab. The crab was first discovered by a family in Australia. It has since been identified …
New human fossil discovery has everyone questioning the origin of mankind
We have long debated the origin of mankind. Some believe in God’s creation of man in his own image, while others say that mankind evolved …
NASA can’t solve this Mars mystery, so it wants your help
Mars is full of secrets and mystery. No matter how many exploits NASA manages to pull off on the Red Planet, it seems like new …
Astronomers are watching the Milky Way’s biggest star die a slow death
The Milky Way’s largest star is slowly dying, and all astronomers can do is watch. Of course, even if we could get to VY Canis …
A mysterious rocket just slammed into the moon and no one knows who launched it
Space junk is a massive problem for NASA and other space agencies. Back in March, we reported on three tons of space junk hurtling towards …
This similarity between human and octopus brains has scientists shocked
Scientists believe they have discovered some key information about the octopus’ brain. We’ve known for centuries that octopuses are smarter than your everyday invertebrates. However, …
Scientific breakthrough lets plants grow in darkness with no sunlight
Scientists have managed to make plants grow without sunlight. The process uses an artificial method of photosynthesis to let the plants grow in complete darkness. …
NASA says we need to dig deeper in hunt for signs of life on Mars
The hunt for signs of life on Mars has not been going as well as hoped. While we have discovered some of life’s building blocks …
A huge solar eruption could be hurtling towards the Earth
For the past few weeks, astronomers have been watching Sunspot AR3038. The sunspot was facing Earth and astronomers expected it to die off. However, it …
This galaxy cluster is so big, it actually warps space-time
NASA’s Hubble space telescope has captured some spectacular images. One of its latest images is intriguing for more than just its looks. That’s because this …
How to watch NASA’s groundbreaking CAPSTONE launch
NASA is geared up to officially launch its CAPSTONE mission on June 28, 2022. The mission will help pave the way for NASA’s Lunar Gateway, …
Your liver is always less than three years old or younger
The liver is an amazing organ. Not only is it capable of regenerating itself to repair damage from toxins, like alcohol, but the liver apparently …
Watch MIT’s fascinating little robot lightning bugs take flight
Fireflies are one of the best parts of warm summer nights. The dancing, flickering lights of these tiny bugs have enamored people for centuries. Now, …
This experimental treatment for a rare disease has a crazy side effect: A new hair color
A new experimental cystinosis treatment has proven successful but has also had an unintended side effect. According to a report, four out of five patients …
New study shows why it’s actually good to drink a beer a day
The healthiness of beer has been under scrutiny for quite a while. Some argue that even drinking two beers a day can damage your brain. …
Researchers created gene-edited hamsters full of rage in an experiment gone wrong
A group of researchers made gene-edited hamsters that were meant to be less aggressive. The researchers used CRISPR, a gene-editing platform, to remove a gene …
This 10-second test could measure your risk of death, study says
Scientists may have found a way to measure your risk of death. A new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine posits that …
Curiosity has discovered ancient rocks formed by water on Mars
Mars was not always the rocky, lifeless planet that we know it to be now. At least, all of the science seems to point towards …
Incredible up-close footage shows a thunderstorm like you’ve never seen before
Andrew McCarthy, a known astrophotographer, has captured video of a thunderstorm, unlike anything you’ve likely ever seen. He shared the video on his Instagram and …
New paper claims Jupiter may have ‘eaten’ other planets
Jupiter has been quite a mystery for astronomers over the years. Despite being the largest planet within our solar system, we know very little about …
5 planets will align in June: When and where to see the spectacular sight
The skies are giving us a rare and stunning sight this month, as a five-planet planetary parade will be visible in June of 2022. The …
A comet twice as big as Mount Everest is headed past Earth soon
A massive comet is heading towards Earth and the inner solar system. Comet C/2017 K2 (PanSTARRS) doesn’t pose a threat to Earth itself, but the …
Researchers built a laser that can supposedly run forever
Researchers have managed to create a never-ending laser they say can run forever. Unlike normal light-powered lasers, this laser draws its power from a special …
NASA’s InSight lander will sacrifice the last of its power for science
NASA’s InSight lander is running out of power. We’ve known this day was coming for some time now, as InSight has struggled with a build-up …
Crazy experiment shows humans can learn to echolocate like bats
When you think of echolocation, you probably think of bats or dolphins. But echolocation has also been used as a way for blind people to …
