There are so many cicadas near Baltimore that they show up on the weather radar
In case you hadn’t already heard, there are many U.S. states right now that are being invaded. No, the country isn’t being attacked by a …
Science
FDA just approved its a weight loss drug that’s being called a game-changer
The obesity rate in the United States is climbing at an absolutely incredible pace. It’s estimated that roughly 40% of all adults in the United …
A cataclysmic die-off nearly wiped out all sharks 19 million years ago
Sharks are often considered one of the most finely-tuned animal groups on the entire planet. Over a huge timeline, sharks have managed to not only …
Thousands of tiny ‘alien’ blobs washed ashore, and the photos are incredible
A trip to the beach is supposed to be a relaxing way to catch some rays and, if you’re lucky, reconnect with nature without too …
NASA’s InSight Mars lander dumped dirt on itself on purpose
On May 22nd, a stationary robot on Mars used its arm to scoop up some Martian sand. It then slowly dumped it onto itself, with …
A collapsing star sent a massive burst of energy into space
Stars are great. Our own star, the Sun, is one of the big reasons why we’re all here today. Without it, we’d be goners, but …
NASA is launching two new missions to a ‘lost habitable world’
NASA and other space agencies around the world have been focusing a lot of their attention on Mars as of late. It makes sense, since …
Russia is about to detach a huge piece of the International Space Station
Russia may be planning on leaving the International Space Station in the not-so-distant future, but until the country actually stops sending its cosmonauts skyward it …
Humans have ‘untapped’ ability to regenerate body parts, scientists say
When humans sustain an injury like a cut our first instinct is to ensure it doesn’t get infected. We make sure it’s clean and as …
Watch this brave drone get swallowed up by a raging volcano
Drone technology has advanced by leaps and bounds over the past decade. As the price of high-tech drones continues to trend downward, more and more …
This bizarre ‘wandering meatloaf’ is alive and has ridiculous teeth
If you’ve never heard of the mollusk Cryptochiton stelleri, it’s totally understandable. I actually hadn’t heard of it before either, but a new study published …
Apple Watch and Fitbit users with heart conditions are more likely to get medical procedures
Since the arrival of the Apple Watch six years ago, we’ve seen countless stories about the wearable saving someone’s life. The smartwatch features various health …
No, that’s not the ‘Death Star’ in NASA’s latest Mars photo
NASA’s Perseverance rover is currently celebrating its 100th day of work on the surface of Mars, but it’s not the only vehicle that hit the …
SpaceX is building launch platforms in the ocean, because of course it is
SpaceX is by far the largest and most successful private spaceflight company ever, and it’s been able to carve its place in the history books …
Perseverance hits a huge milestone on Mars
Time flies when you’re on another planet. NASA’s Perseverance rover and the Mars Ingenuity helicopter have now both been on the Red Planet for a …
The James Webb Space Telescope is delayed yet again
If you’ve been following the development of the James Webb Space Telescope for any length of time you already know that the project is both …
Would you inject a sensor into your body to track your health?
Fitness trackers were once little more than glorified pedometers, but as wearable technology advanced by leaps and bounds we can now get everything from our …
Space junk just slammed into the ISS and damaged its arm
As if we needed another timely reminder that space junk is becoming a serious problem, the International Space Station now has a bit of additional …
Everyone’s talking about the skyscraper-sized asteroid that’s cruising by Earth today
NASA is always on the lookout for potential threats from space. This includes bursts of radiation from the Sun, manmade objects tumbling back into our …
The center of the Milky Way looks like a work of art
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has delivered so many incredible images of objects and structures in space that it’s easy to forget that NASA has a …
China just bolstered its new space station in a big way
It’s been roughly one month since China successfully launched the first module of its Heavenly Harmony space station. The spacecraft will serve as a home …
NASA’s rover snapped these stunning photos of glistening clouds on Mars
Photos from Mars are often eye-catching but rarely do the Martian clouds provide visual splendor. The rusty hues that cover the ground and most of …
Study saves wolves constantly but quietly save human lives – here’s how
In many U.S. states, deer are everywhere. In Wisconsin, where I live, you don’t have to drive far out of town in the evening before …
Earth is basically swallowing this town in California
A small town in California has been making news headlines in recent days for its very big problem, one that’s contributed to town officials having …
Ingenuity survived its first near-death experience on Mars
Ingenuity is probably the world’s favorite helicopter — if ever there was one. It’s the first human-made vehicle that flew on Mars, not counting the …
China’s first Mars rover is finally cruising
On the list of big surprises in space science over the past decade, the fact that China has rapidly become one of the major players …
SpaceX is about to hit a ridiculous milestone
If it seems like SpaceX launches have gotten a bit, well, boring lately it’s probably because so many of them go off without a hitch. …
New study says this is the limit for teens and video games
The digital age has totally transformed how many of us spend our free time. Sure, it might be nice outside, but have you seen 4K? …
How to watch the spectacular ‘Super Flower Blood Moon’ in person or online
The early morning hours on Wednesday, when it’s still dark outside, would be a great opportunity to stop and stare at the moon. The night …
Researchers use genetics to help blind man see again
Modern medicine has brought hope to and improved the quality of life of countless people around the globe, but some areas of medical research move …
