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New Breakthrough In Quantum Computers Could Completely Change How Much They Cost

staff@bgr.com (Alan Bradley) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:17:00 +0000

Quantum computing is a largely theoretical, ultimately expensive proposition for high-level computation. However, new findings could make it more efficient.

This 17th-Century Novel Was The First To Predict Rocket Technology

staff@bgr.com (Noelle Corbett) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:47:00 +0000

Space travel may seem like a modern phenomenon, but the idea has been around for centuries. A famous author first wrote about the idea in a novel from 1657!

Studies Show That Your Bluetooth Headset Might Affect Your Thyroid

staff@bgr.com (Talia Roepel) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:17:00 +0000

We've all have that one friend that won't wear Bluetooth headsets because they're worried about the long-term effects, but they were on to something.

The First 4D Printer Of Its Kind Is Doing More Than Just Making Recyclable Robots

staff@bgr.com (Joe Oliveto) — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:47:00 +0000

4D printing, or printing using adaptive materials, is on the cutting edge of 3D printing technology, and there may be a way to make it sustainable.

This Sci-Fi Moon Ring Concept Could Send Infinite Clean Energy To Earth

staff@bgr.com (Lisa Jo Rudy) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:17:00 +0000

One Japanese company has an ambitious plan to build solar panels around the moon's equator and send it back to Earth via microwave lasers. Seriously.

NASA Approved The iPhone 17 Pro Max For Space Travel – Here's What It Took

staff@bgr.com (José Adorno) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:17:00 +0000

The iPhone 17 Pro Max made it to space, but not without hurdles. Here's a closer look at NASA's process behind bringing the smartphone aboard spacecraft.

Are Kindles Actually Better For Your Eyes Than Phone Screens? Here's What Science Says

staff@bgr.com (Joe Oliveto) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:17:00 +0000

Given that everyone today seems to have a smartphone in their pockets, are there any actual benefits to using an e-reader? Science has an answer.

NASA's Artemis II Crew Found A Colorful Surprise On The Moon

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Greenbaum) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:47:00 +0000

NASA has finally sent a spacecraft back to the moon, and thanks to some unprecedented photos, it turns out the moon is more colorful than we thought.

Scientists Just Took A Major Step Towards One Of Sci-Fi's Biggest Tropes

staff@bgr.com (Joe Oliveto) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:17:00 +0000

Science fiction media is filled with fantastic ideas that, more often than you'd expect, end up seeing the light of day, even the most outlandish.

What Happens When A Pilot Ejects From A Fighter Jet At High Speeds?

staff@bgr.com (Joe Oliveto) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:47:00 +0000

One could be forgiven for thinking that being a safety feature, fighter jet ejection seats were actually safe, but the reality is more nuanced.

Not Hours, Not Minutes: China's New 3D Printing Method Takes Less Than A Second

staff@bgr.com (Joe Oliveto) — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:17:00 +0000

When it comes to 3D printing, speed is the ultimate metric, and one research team in China has their print speeds down to less than a second.

South Korea's Solar Trees Are Doing Much More Than Generating Electricity

staff@bgr.com (Joshua Hawkins) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:17:00 +0000

Pivoting to solar energy is almost always a good thing, but a new type of solar power being proposed in South Korea is making it even more appealing.

Here's How NASA Uses Star Wars TIE Fighter Technology In Real Life

staff@bgr.com (Jason Schneider) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:17:00 +0000

From ion engines to deep-space propulsion, here's the real science that connects NASA's tech with the TIE Fighter ships seen in "Star Wars."

A Starlink Satellite Disappeared After Experiencing A Strange Anomaly

staff@bgr.com (Aaron Greenbaum) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:17:00 +0000

In March 2026, a Starlink satellite vanished following an anomaly. Here's what's known so far and why experts are raising concerns about the incident.

Getting Headaches When Using Noise Cancelling Headphones? This Might Be Why

staff@bgr.com (Noelle Corbett) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:47:00 +0000

ANC headphones uses two microphones to detect and counter low-frequency sounds with opposing signals, resulting in a quiet sensation, and sometimes headaches.

China's Battery Breakthrough Packs More Energy Into The Same Size

staff@bgr.com (Brendan Knapp) — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:17:00 +0000

Humans rely on batteries for many things in life, and since the advent of electric vehicles on the road, batteries have become even more important.

How The Big Bang Theory's Whiteboards Were So Scientifically Accurate

staff@bgr.com (Vic Hood) — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:17:00 +0000

True to its nerd culture roots, "The Big Bang Theory" embraced science. Here's how the show kept Sheldon and Leonard's whiteboard accurate.

5 Species We Thought Were Extinct But Were Rediscovered

staff@bgr.com (Elias Nash) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:17:00 +0000

Lazarus taxa, where a species is declared extinct but later learned to be alive and kicking, is the reason people think the megalodon still roams the oceans.

Don't Buy Antimicrobial Phone Cases - Do This Instead

staff@bgr.com (Chris Smith) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:47:00 +0000

Antimicrobial phone cases claim they can protect you from germs, but that promise is tough to keep. Here's what you need to know, and what to do instead.

The Future Of Computer Chips Is Doing More Than Replacing Electricity

staff@bgr.com (Noelle Corbett) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:17:00 +0000

Computer chips have been facing roadblocks due to the friction caused by electricity. However, this new chip might bypass that problem (and others) entirely.