Breakthrough anti-aging chemical successfully extends the lives of mice
Scientists have discovered an anti-aging chemical that can be derived from the seeds of a grape. The researchers isolated the chemical from the extract of …
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The Moon is visiting Jupiter this month and you only have one chance to see it
The Moon’s orbit will bring it in line with Jupiter on Thursday evening. But you’re only going to get one chance to see it this …
Study says there’s a huge benefit to taking Viagra, and it’s not what you think
It turns out that Viagra is good for more than just keeping the fun going at the end of date night. In fact, a new …
A terrifying new planet with oceans of lava was just discovered
A new planet discovered by scientists has oceans of lava covering its surface. The hellish planet is called GJ 367b, and it’s roughly 30 light-years …
This dinosaur fossil found in Chile has a tail like a sword
Discoveries of new dinosaur fossils show just how dangerous the lives of Earth’s early creatures were. These discoveries also show us how early creatures evolved …
Comet Leonard is buzzing past Earth and you have one chance to see it
A once-in-a-lifetime comet sighting is happening throughout December, and you don’t want to miss it. Everyone is talking about Comet Leonard because it’s so unique, …
China successfully modified the weather to create clear skies, researchers say
Researchers at a Beijing university say China’s weather authorities successfully used weather modification to ensure clear skies during a major celebration this year. The Chinese …
Scientists discovered an unexpected force that may have helped create life on Earth
Scientists may have found more evidence of how life on Earth came to be. The culprit? Solar wind. According to a new study, solar wind …
This video of a giant phantom jellyfish with 33-foot arms will haunt your nightmares
Sometimes science likes to remind us of just how terrifying life can be. The latest reminder comes in the form of new footage captured by …
Actual 3D-printed steaks are now being served in restaurants – here’s where
The future of eating out at fancy restaurants could be built on 3D-printed steaks. Redefine Meat, an Israeli startup, is expanding where its product is …
Scientists found a bizarre underwater world and the video is mesmerizing
A new video from the Schmidt Ocean Institute gives us a closer look at a beautiful underwater world that you need to see for yourself. …
This megaspider with fangs is nightmare fuel that’ll haunt your dreams
The Australian Reptile Park has had a massive funnel-web spider donated to it. The people at the park have named it Megaspider. Megaspider is the …
150,000 images combined to make this mind-blowing 300-megapixel photo of the Sun
Astrophotographer Andrew McCarthy has released a new series of sun photos that perfectly capture the intensity of our star. The photo, which McCarthy shared on …
DNA test data breach affects millions of people – see if you’re one of them
DNA Diagnostics Center (DDC), a popular DNA and paternity testing company, announced in a notice this week that it detected a data breach in August. …
Someone invented sneakers that get planted and grow into trees when they’re worn out
Tired of funding the pollution of the world with every pair of shoes you buy? A Canadian designer has made a pair of biodegradable shoes …
A huge asteroid stronger than a nuclear bomb is headed our way this month
Giant space rocks continue to threaten the planet as yet another large asteroid is headed towards the Earth this month. If an asteroid impact were …
The largest organism in the world is being eaten alive
The world’s largest organism, which is found in the Wasatch Mountains of the western United States, is slowly being eaten alive. Known as Pando, the …
Epic NASA video imagines the surreal future of space travel
NASA has released a video showcasing its vision for the future of space travel, including kayaking on Titan. NASA continues to share inspiration for the …
Dr. Fauci: If you attack me, you’re attacking science
White House chief medical advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci kicked off the week with several new high-profile interviews, all of which are garnering headlines thanks to …
These meat-eating bees will haunt your nightmares
Scientists have observed a little-known species of meat-eating bee that sports an extra tooth for biting flesh. According to a recent paper on the bees, …
Mind-blowing tech could let humans travel from New York to Los Angeles in 1 second
What if we could travel at the speed of light? We’re still a long way off, but tech used in spacecraft could one day let …
This is what scientists found when they peered deep beneath the surface of Mars
New data from the exploration of Mars has provided more evidence of Mars’ volcanic past. The new study, which was published in Nature Communications, details …
Astronomers discovered a planet where a full year is 16 hours long
Astronomers have discovered a new planet outside our solar system which orbits its star in just 16 hours. The ongoing hunt for planets beyond our …
You need to see these jaw-dropping lunar eclipse photos
An astrophotographer has released a new photo of the recent partial lunar eclipse and it captures the event perfectly. The photo is a composite of …
Mind-blowing physics experiment can turn matter invisible
We finally have a demonstration of a quantum effect that was predicted years ago, which is capable of making invisible matter. Scientists at MIT have …
Companies are about to start injecting ads directly into our dreams
It seems like advertisements are everywhere, and soon they could even be in your dreams. According to a new essay published by a trio of …
These shape-shifting robot fish swim through the body to attack cancer
Scientists have been looking for new ways to treat cancer for years now. Newly developed shape-shifting robots could provide a new avenue for treatment. The …
Four-legged snake fossil thought to be the missing link was just debunked
Scientists originally believed a fossil found in 2015 to be the missing ‘four-legged snake.’ Now, a new study says that the fossil isn’t a snake …
Why evidence of life on Mars could be fake
We’ve already seen geological evidence that suggests Mars could have been habitable billions of years ago. A new study in the Journal of the Geological …
Drinking coffee could lower risk of stroke and dementia, study says
If you’ve ever wondered whether coffee is good or bad for you, then you’ll be happy to learn it might actually be good for you. …
