Brain cells in a dish learned how to play Pong faster than AI
It’s been a wild year for science. First, we managed to create new eye drops that let you see without glasses. Next, NASA found evidence …
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The longest full moon of 2021 happens tomorrow – here’s how to watch
Prepare for werewolves to come out in packs tomorrow, as we’re about to get the longest full moon of the year. Known as December’s cold …
NASA has found evidence of life’s building blocks on Mars
Perseverance, NASA’s Mars rover, has found evidence of organic chemicals, life’s building blocks, on the planet. The team behind the rover announced the discovery on …
Viral video of a woman befriending an octopus has everyone getting emotional
A new video of a woman helping an octopus has taken Twitter by storm. From the biggest whales to the smallest fish, the ocean is …
Mysterious cosmic explosion called ‘The Cow’ might’ve finally been explained
Back in 2018, a massive cosmic explosion made its way to earth as a bright flash of blue. The flash was quickly nicknamed AT2018cow, or …
DARPA is working on revolutionary tech that turns air into food
DARPA wants to make a microbial food production system that can create foodstuff using air, electricity, and water. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) …
Revolutionary new FDA-approved eye drops help you see without glasses
A drug company has created a new eye drop that lets people see without reading glasses. The new drop is called Vuity and was approved …
Scientists might create exercise in a pill with this newly discovered particle
You might be able to skip leg day at the gym and still get some of the benefits of exercise. “How?” I hear you ask. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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. …
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 …
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 …
