This gas crater has been on fire for 50 years – now there’s a plan to extinguish it
The government in Turkmenistan has announced that it plans to close the Gates of Hell. The burning gas crater has been on fire for the …
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The Hubble telescope just spotted a black hole giving birth to new stars
Astronomers have finally captured a look at a black hole birthing new stars in the Henize 2-10 galaxy. The supermassive black hole in question is …
Stunning photo shows a massive plasma tree shooting out of the Sun
An astrophotographer recently managed to capture a shot of a “plasma tree” on the surface of the Sun. The tree itself was clocked in at …
Polar bears took over an abandoned island and moved into empty houses
Dmitry Kokh, a Russian underwater and wildlife photographer, has shared once-in-a-lifetime photos of polar bears that took over an island. The island in question is …
Scientists think they figured out when the Sun will explode and kill us all
Our Sun isn’t quite as old as other stars out there. However, scientists are already trying to pinpoint exactly when the Sun will die. Of …
FDA approves groundbreaking insomnia drug that improves sleep with less grogginess
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new insomnia drug called Quviviq. The manufacturer of the drug claims that it can help people …
This is the most detailed 3D map of the universe ever made, and it’s mesmerizing
The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (or DESI for short) has created the largest 3D map of the universe we’ve ever seen. DESI created the map …
Scientists may have discovered what causes a mysterious space phenomenon
For years, scientists have been trying to discover the cause of space anemia. We previously believed it was caused by gravity not pushing blood to …
Something bizarre is raining down on Uranus
Scientists believe that Neptune and Uranus could both be home to a constant stream of “diamond rain”. The two planets are considered “ice giants”. They’re …
How to get a free at-home Covid-19 test starting this weekend
Two years into the coronavirus pandemic, people are still struggling to find and access a COVID-19 test in relatively short order when they need one. …
China switched on its nuclear fusion device that’s 5 times hotter than the Sun
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, BGR may receive an affiliate commission. Last week, China switched …
CDC: Salmonella outbreak in 25 states caused by bearded dragons
Contact with bearded dragons kept as pets has led to a salmonella outbreak affecting at least 44 people across 25 states. That’s according to a …
Scientists watched a dying star explode for the first time ever
Dying stars can be quite a sight. In fact, they’re often considered some of the most dramatic and violent events to take place throughout space. …
A giant asteroid that’s 3,500 feet wide is hurtling toward Earth right now
A giant asteroid over 3,500 feet wide is flying through space towards the Earth. Don’t worry, though, it isn’t going to hit us, but it …
Scientists just discovered a massive sea predator from the Triassic period
According to a new study, scientists believe the largest animals to ever live, lived in the sea. In fact, a new discovery has led them …
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 …
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 …
