China reveals where it wants to build its Moon base
The last time humans were on the surface of the Moon was decades ago, so it might seem foolish for space agencies like NASA, Roscosmos, …
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Following upgrades, ISS ejects 2.9 tons of old batteries
The International Space Station is a massive laboratory that has produced some incredible scientific discoveries over the past couple of decades. It’s been manned on …
This drink you have in your home right now can lower blood pressure, and now we know why
Tea is one of the world’s oldest and more popular drinks. Some consume it for the taste or the social experience, while others drink it …
Uh oh, the Hubble is acting weird
The Hubble Space Telescope is old. It’s rapidly approaching its 31st anniversary of being launched on its mission to study the cosmos, and while 31 …
The UK coronavirus mutation might be even deadlier than we thought
Late last year, UK health and government officials announced the emergence of a new coronavirus mutation that became dominant in the country. Rather than easing …
Here’s proof the coronavirus vaccines are working
Here’s one of many indications that the coronavirus vaccines are working — and that they’ll continue to have a strong, positive effect on the US …
Blue Origin is going to add fake gravity to its spacecraft
Here on the surface of Earth our options to alter gravity are limited. Well, not even “limited,” really, they’re pretty much nonexistent. In space, things …
We finally know when everyone in the US will be eligible for a vaccine
By Monday, March 15, 100 million Covid-19 vaccine doses will have been administered in the United States. When he took office on January 20th, President …
Harvard professor says strange interstellar asteroid was an alien spacecraft
When the strange, cigar-shaped object known as Oumuamua zipped through our solar system in 2017 it was a momentous occasion for astronomers around the globe. …
Dr. Fauci says CDC will soon change coronavirus guidelines again for vaccinated people
Nearly 99 million coronavirus vaccine doses have been administered in the US, covering more than 19.2% of the population. Since mid-December, more than 64 million …
Moderna just started trialling a modified version of its coronavirus vaccine
Just as the COVID-19 vaccination campaigns started in Europe and North America in late December, reports began detailing the scary new coronavirus mutations that had …
One thing you definitely shouldn’t do the night before your coronavirus vaccine
If you’re planning to get vaccinated soon, health experts suggest that you take it easy the night before so that you’re well-rested and your immune …
NASA once again needs Russian help to get into space
NASA’s Commercial Crew Program didn’t work out exactly as the space agency had planned, but it has produced at least one suitable spacecraft for taking …
NASA reveals what exploded over Vermont this week
As humans living on Earth, most days we’re able to go about our lives without worrying about what might be lurking elsewhere in our solars …
Millions of Americans might not get coronavirus vaccines for a heartbreaking reason
All of the still-living former US presidents, minus President Trump, have filmed a public service message in which they praise the coronavirus vaccine, urge all …
Hubble just spotted a planet that might be on its second atmosphere
One of the only reasons we’re all able to live our lives on this planet is that Earth was blessed with a robust atmosphere. That’s …
New study shows Pfizer’s vaccine can prevent COVID-19 transmission
Health officials involved in coronavirus vaccine clinical trials said that the drugs weren’t designed to stop the spread of COVID-19. The goal was to prevent …
Read Dr. Fauci’s latest coronavirus warning right now
Even as the coronavirus infection rate continues to drop across most parts of the country, Dr. Anthony Fauci during an interview with CNN this week …
NASA’s new rover shot lasers at a Mars rock and recorded the audio
Pew pew pew! Space and lasers go together like peanut butter and jelly, at least when it comes to science fiction. Surprisingly, the reality isn’t …
Here’s why the CDC hasn’t updated its coronavirus travel guidelines yet
According to the newest data from Bloomberg’s Vaccine Tracker, the United States is administering an average of 2.2 million vaccine doses every day. Tens of …
Findings of new study could be game-changing for coronavirus vaccines
Nearly 329 million coronavirus vaccine doses have been administered so far. The vast majority of them have been used since mid-December, when several vaccine candidates …
What does it mean if you don’t feel any coronavirus vaccine side effects?
Over the past few weeks, health experts have assured the public that experiencing side effects from the coronavirus vaccine is no reason to worry and …
Here’s what Mars actually sounds like
Humans may one day travel to the surface of Mars. In fact, NASA has tentative plans to launch a mission to Mars at some point …
The coronavirus public safety rules in Texas are about to get complicated
An important coronavirus update out of Texas today points to a broader dynamic that will increasingly play out elsewhere in the country as we continue …
We now know why Starship SN10 detonated after landing
SpaceX’s Starship program is a very, very big deal for the company. It’s still in its infancy, with test flights not yet reaching Earth orbit, …
This new drug combo can prevent COVID-19 deaths and severe cases
Neutralizing antibodies are the key immune system components at the center of several COVID-19 therapies, including blood plasma transfusions from survivors, vaccines, and monoclonal antibody …
This is how long Dr. Fauci thinks coronavirus vaccines will protect us
According to Bloomberg’s vaccine tracker, 93.7 million does of coronavirus vaccine have been administered in the US as of Wednesday afternoon — an effort that’s …
These 8 states are seeing a rise in new coronavirus infections
For the first time in a long time, the COVID outlook in the United States is looking promising. Not only has the vaccination effort improved …
Hey humans, we need to start washing our feet
Listen, I’ll be honest with you. When I hop in the shower after waking up, sleepy-eyed and in desperate need of coffee, washing my feet …
More than 200M Americans are at risk of severe COVID-19 because they have this condition
The World Obesity Federation (WOF) released a new study on obesity and COVID-19 a few days ago, showing a “dramatic correlation” between COVID-19 mortality and …
