Mind-boggling new metamaterial makes decisions on its own
It looks like the world is getting even more meta than it already is. According to a new study, researchers have managed to create a …
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This video is the last time you’ll ever see the James Webb Space Telescope
The James Webb Space Telescope mission officially started on December 25. Now, though, the telescope is finally saying goodbye to the Ariane 5 rocket that …
Cosmic monster star erupted with the force of 1 billion Suns
Researchers captured the eruption of a neutron star in 2021 and determined that it produced the same amount of energy our Sun would generate over …
Scientists taught goldfish how to drive a tank on land
A new study from researchers has proven that goldfish are capable of learning how to navigate on land. No, they haven’t suddenly grown legs and …
Revolutionary sight-restoring bionic eye will soon be tested in humans
A new study at the University of Sydney has showcased promising results for a new bionic eye. A team of biomedical students at the university …
This is the first photo from the spacecraft NASA will ram into an asteroid
NASA has shared the first photos taken by the DART’s built-in camera system. Launched in November, the Double Asteroid Redirection Test — or DART for …
Fish rained from the sky due to a bizarre phenomenon in one Texas town
You’ve probably heard the phrase “it’s raining cats and dogs”, but have you ever heard “it’s raining fish”? At the end of December, residents in …
Scientists discovered a massive new world and they have no idea how it formed
The European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope—yes, that’s actually the name—has discovered a brand-new world. The planet in question is located 325 light-years away from …
An actual cure for male-pattern baldness may have been discovered
Scientists may have found a cure for male-pattern baldness, and it isn’t a box of Rogaine. According to a new study, scientists were able to …
CDC faces criticism that it’s gone from following the science to following the CEOs
In a CNN interview on Monday, White House chief medical advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci defended a big change to the CDC Covid guidelines. His comments, …
Don’t miss this stunning photo of a black hole erupting
Astronomers have captured a stunning photograph of a supermassive black hole erupting over 12 million light-years from the Earth. The photo is of the radio …
Astronomers discovered a massive group of rogue planets without a star
Space is a cold, dark place, and sometimes we’re reminded of just how cold and how dark it can be. Thanks to new research published …
Here’s how to watch NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope launch
It’s almost time for the James Webb Space Telescope to launch, and you aren’t going to want to miss it. The successor to NASA and …
Scientists say life could be making a new environment on Venus
“Life finds a way.” The words that Ian Malcolm so famously spoke in 1993’s Jurassic Park still ring true, it seems. Based on a new study, scientists …
Scientists just found life underneath Antarctica
When you think of Antarctica, the first thing that comes to mind is most likely that it’s a frozen wasteland. Sure, there is some life …
Researchers just found a well-preserved dinosaur embryo
Well, it looks like we’re one step closer to getting our own real-life Jurassic Park. Researchers have found a well-preserved dinosaur embryo inside of a …
Researchers discovered a new mammoth graveyard in Britain
A group of researchers has unearthed a massive mammoth graveyard in southwest England. The diggers have found the bones of five mammoths so far. They …
The last meteor shower of 2021 peaks tonight – here’s how to watch it
If you’ve been falling behind on your shooting star wishes this year or want to increase your chances, you have one more celestial event to …
Brain cells in a dish learned how to play Pong faster than AI
It’s been a wild year for science. First, we managed to create new eye drops that let you see without glasses. Next, NASA found evidence …
Audio of Jupiter’s icy moon Ganymede is absolutely chilling
Have you ever wondered what a moon sounds like? Apparently, NASA has. Over the weekend, NASA shared a 50-second audio recording taken of Ganymede, Jupiter’s …
Scientists discovered a terrifying bug with 1,300 legs and it’ll haunt your dreams
Scientists have discovered the first “true” millipede and it looks like it was pulled straight from the horror dimension. Eumillipes Persephone is an eyeless millipede …
The longest full moon of 2021 happens tomorrow – here’s how to watch
Prepare for werewolves to come out in packs tomorrow, as we’re about to get the longest full moon of the year. Known as December’s cold …
NASA has found evidence of life’s building blocks on Mars
Perseverance, NASA’s Mars rover, has found evidence of organic chemicals, life’s building blocks, on the planet. The team behind the rover announced the discovery on …
A scientist trained rats to play video games and now there’s video proof
You need to see this video about how a neuroengineer taught rats to play video games. In 2020, Viktor Tóth, a former Feinstein Institutes neuroengineer …
Viral video of a woman befriending an octopus has everyone getting emotional
A new video of a woman helping an octopus has taken Twitter by storm. From the biggest whales to the smallest fish, the ocean is …
A NASA spacecraft just touched the Sun for the first time ever
NASA has finally taken another step in its goal to touch the sun. Earlier this year, the Parker Solar Probe dipped beneath the Sun’s corona. …
Freakish fish with transparent head captured in mind-blowing viral video
Researchers with the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute have captured video of a fish that can see through its own head. It’s known as a …
Mysterious cosmic explosion called ‘The Cow’ might’ve finally been explained
Back in 2018, a massive cosmic explosion made its way to earth as a bright flash of blue. The flash was quickly nicknamed AT2018cow, or …
DARPA is working on revolutionary tech that turns air into food
DARPA wants to make a microbial food production system that can create foodstuff using air, electricity, and water. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) …
Our galaxy’s supermassive black hole has sprung a leak
The supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy may not be sleeping, after all. Previously, scientists believed that the supermassive black hole at …
