A lunar eclipse like this hasn’t happened in 580 years, here’s how to watch
The longest partial lunar eclipse in almost 600 years will happen Thursday, and you can watch the entire thing for yourself. So many people across …
Science
A ninth planet in our Solar System may have just been discovered
Data gathered in 1983 shows signs of what a British astronomer believes to be possible evidence of a ninth planet in our solar system. The …
Revolutionary new therapy lets paralyzed mice walk again
Scientists have created a paralysis healing gel that was able to help mice walk again after suffering spinal cord injuries. The results of a study …
Astronomers discovered something fascinating about this glowing asteroid
Astronomers believe that a near-Earth glowing asteroid may actually be an ancient chunk of the Moon. The asteroid, which is known as Kamo’oalewa, can be …
Scientists invented a patch that administers vaccines without a shot
Scientists might have found a better way to administer vaccines that doesn’t require a needle. According to TheBrighterSide, scientists at Stanford University and the University …
NASA is tracking a 1,000-foot-tall asteroid that’s headed towards Earth
NASA scientists have issued a warning about a “Potentially Hazardous Asteroid” (PHA) that will fly close to earth in mid-December. The asteroid is larger than …
Futuristic brain implant lets you type words just by thinking
Scientists at Stanford have developed a brain implant that allowed a man with paralyzed hands to “type” words just by thinking them. The group originally …
Scientists created light-emitting plants you need to see to believe
Scientists at MIT have used specialized nanoparticles to create light-emitting plants. The engineers then used an LED to charge the particles embedded in the plant’s …
PETA calls on Dr. Fauci to resign over puppy experiments
Weeks after Dr. Anthony Fauci came under fire over reports appearing to show that money from the National Institutes of Health ended up funding lab …
Incredible new Cobi robot administers vaccines without a needle
Fear of needles is something that plagues at least 10 percent of people and makes getting vaccines of any kind a lot more intimidating. A …
Scientists think they found a new way to cure obesity
As many as 650 million people 18 and older were obese as of 2016, out of nearly 2 billion people who were overweight worldwide. Obesity …
Pfizer board member says COVID will be over in the US sooner than you think
After almost two years, the end of the COVID-19 pandemic is finally at hand in the US. That’s according to former FDA commissioner and Pfizer …
This revolutionary new blood test detects 50 different types of cancer
A new test could help doctors discover cancer in patients much earlier, thus increasing the chance of providing life-saving treatment. According to new reports, the …
The UN explains why we should all be utterly terrified about climate change
Ahead of the imminent UN Climate Change Conference (aka COP26), the world body is trying to sound an even more urgent alarm about the existential …
Fauci under fire over claims of funding puppy experiments
As 2021 draws to a close, and with it the second full year of the coronavirus pandemic, White House chief medical advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci …
Breakthrough brain implant lets blind woman see shapes
New research from a group of scientists has showcased how a team of researchers came together to create artificial vision for a 58-year-old blind woman, …
Something unexpected and special is happening to Uranus this week
According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, the dazzlingly bright and full moon many of us saw last night — and which should continue for a …
CDC salmonella outbreak update: It’s gotten worse, but possible culprit found
Earlier this month, a CDC salmonella outbreak notice warned of an all-new health crisis that’s now spread to half of the country. The health agency …
CDC investigating salmonella outbreak in 25 states
As if we didn’t have enough to deal with on the health crisis front with the coronavirus pandemic, the CDC is now warning people that …
New study says the moon might impact sleep quality, especially in men
Most modern wearable devices offer sleep tracking features meant to help you make the most of your sleep. They track health parameters during the night …
Elon Musk just took a swipe at President Biden after successful SpaceX landing
The SpaceX landing this weekend that brought the four-person civilian crew of the company’s Inspiration4 flight safely back to Earth was particularly exciting for my …
Russia blames frightening ISS Nauka incident on a software error
The Russian Nauka module docked with the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday at 9:29 AM EST, more than a week after its rocky launch …
NASA astronauts are growing spicy food in space
The astronauts eventually embarking on missions to Mars and deep space will need to be able to do a few things to emulate life on …
Here’s how to watch Jeff Bezos blast off into space on Tuesday
“It feels good to be in the flight suit,” Amazon founder Jeff Bezos declares, after having zipped himself into his sleek blue getup. The moment …
Stop what you’re doing and download this amazing shark-tracking app
Here’s the thing: I couldn’t care less about sharks, or the slightly bizarre annual celebration of the ocean’s apex predators known as Shark Week. I …
Study says alcohol was linked to more than 741,000 cancer cases worldwide in 2020
Alcohol and cancer risk are closely tied, a new study indicates. Researchers have concluded that over 741,000 cancer diagnoses last year can be linked to …
MIT predicted society would collapse this century, and we’re doing our best to make it happen
A grim MIT study from 1972 predicted that society will collapse by the mid 21st century, prompting criticism and generating debates. It turns out the …
How to watch Amazon founder Jeff Bezos fly to space next week
Next week, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is planning to fulfill a childhood ambition, one made possible by virtue of his status as one of the …
Study says dinosaurs were already headed for extinction when the asteroid hit
The dinosaur extinction event that happened some 66 million years ago has been studied from many angles. We know a lot about the devastating effects …
Scientists found a massive ‘dragon man’ head that may belong to a new species
Scientists studying human evolution have delivered two breakthrough discoveries in a matter of days. First, it was a team in Israel that analyzed fossilized bone …
