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, …
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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 …
This incredible organism can actually survive in outer space
What if I told you there is a bacterium strong enough to survive in outer space? Sure, we already know about the bacterium that could …
This is NASA’s plan to stop asteroid impacts from destroying cities
Space can be terrifying. After all, there’s so much we just don’t know about the universe beyond our own planet’s atmosphere. While a lot of …
Scientists think there’s a mirror universe where time moves backwards
Some scientists say that our universe could just be one side of the coin. The other side is something they call the “anti-universe”. It’s basically …
People think they spotted a UFO submerged underwater on Google Earth
A “UFO researcher” says he has discovered evidence of ancient aliens at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. The researcher, Scott Waring, shared the discovery …
Incredible new supersonic jet will fly from China to New York in 1 hour
A Chinese company is developing a supersonic jet capable of traveling from New York to China in just one hour (via Robb Report). The company …
Bacteria could be key to letting humans breathe on Mars
One of the biggest obstacles facing NASA’s goal of putting humans on Mars is providing much-needed consumables like water, oxygen, and food. The current goal …
NASA just unveiled a new rocket that’s taller than the Statue of Liberty
NASA unveiled its new rocket system on Thursday evening. The Artemis I’s rocket system is 322 feet tall, making it taller than the iconic Statue …
NASA’s Webb telescope just captured this stunning image of a distant galaxy
We finally have our first James Webb image. At least, the first in-focus image that James Webb Space Telescope has produced. NASA released the image …
Tonight’s Worm Moon will be spectacular – here’s when you can see it
This is your last chance to catch a Worm Moon sighting this year. Many see the latest moon cycle as a bright reminder that winter …
NASA’s new climate change GIF made the internet go crazy
NASA has released an updated visual showcasing the temperature changes from 1880 to 2021. The climate change GIF took off on Reddit, garnering over 48,000 …
Massive eruption on a dead star sent shockwaves through space
A group of scientists recently observed a massive nova explosion they say pushed particles to their theoretical speed limit. The eruption came from a burned-out …
Hubble captured a stunning photo of a laser-like jet shooting from a baby star
The Hubble Space Telescope captured a jet-like outburst in the Orion Nebula earlier this year. The European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA shared the photo …
