Hubble Spies Distant Galaxy In Full Bloom
Spring may already be in our rear-view mirror but NASA's Hubble Space Telescope is still in the mood for things that bloom. In a new…
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SpaceX Is Inching Closer To Starship's Big Debut
SpaceX has had an incredibly busy year thus far, with a steady series of rocket launches and new initiatives like Starlink in the very earliest…
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Bizarre, Exotic Orange Bird Discovered On England Highway Turns Out To Be Seagull Soaked In Curry
If you spotted a bright orange bird chilling on the side of the road you'd probably do a double-take and then check your coffee to…
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The CDC Finally Figured Out The Source Of The Latest Salmonella Outbreak In The US
A multi-state outbreak of Salmonella has been linked to papayas sourced from Mexico that are sold across the United States, according to a new bulletin…
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Interactive Map Shows How Every State Is Important To NASA
NASA does most of its business in space, and it can sometimes feel like there's a bit of a disconnect between the space agency and…
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Virgin Atlantic Flight Forced To Land After Passenger's Backup Battery Burst Into Flames
There are few things in this world more panic-inducing than realizing your smartphone battery is about to die in the middle of a long flight.…
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Riders Want Autonomous Cars That Drive Like Humans, Not Machines
Autonomous cars may very well be our future, but we're not there yet. Not only is the technology lacking, but many would-be passengers just don't…
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This Video Of A SpaceX Rocket Fairing Returning To Earth Is Mesmerizing
It took SpaceX several tries to catch one of its rocket nosecones during an actual mission, but it finally accomplished that feat late last month…
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NASA Takes A Nostalgic Look Back At Its Very First Mars Rover
Today, NASA's Curiosity rover spends its days exploring the Martian landscape and eagerly awaiting the arrival of its newest sibling, the Mars 2020 rover, which…
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Watch The Total Solar Eclipse Streak Across Earth In This Gorgeous Satellite Shot
Earlier this week, a total solar eclipse gave skywatchers in South America a very good reason to gaze at the heavens. Only a very small…
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Scientists Built A New Type Of Artificial Gravity That Could Help Keep Astronauts Healthy
Heading into space means leaving Earth's gravity behind. Astronauts floating around on the International Space Station might look like they're having fun in the weightless…
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Miss The Eclipse? Don't Worry, NASA Stuffed The Whole Thing Into A 5-Minute Video
A total solar eclipse graces a small section of planet Earth yesterday afternoon. Not many people got to see it in person, but thanks to…
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A Fireball Lit Up The Sky Over Florida, And This Time It Wasn't A Meteor
A massive fireball appeared in the skies above South Florida last night, giving residents plenty of reason to gaze skyward and capture footage with their…
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NASA Is Streaming Today's Total Solar Eclipse, And You Can Watch It Here
Being able to fully enjoy a total solar eclipse means being in the right place at the right time. Unfortunately for most skywatchers, today's total…
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NASA Initiates Plan To Rescue Its Robot That's Stuck On Mars
NASA's newest Mars robot has a serious problem. The InSight lander is a relative newcomer to the Red Planet, having safely arrived at its chosen…
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Scientists Still Have No Idea What That Mysterious 'Alien Probe' Actually Was
The bizarre, twisted saga of Oumuamua — the strange object that whizzed through our solar system so fast it wasn't even spotted until it was…
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Gangs Of Wild Chickens Are Terrorizing Residents Of An Island In The UK
If you're worried about running into angry wildlife while on a nice jog, chances are you're afraid of stumbling across a bear or mountain lion…
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Booze Bottles Might Be More Dangerous Than The Alcohol Inside Them
Alcoholic beverages are carefully controlled and their distribution is strictly regulated. Unfortunately, the typically fancy bottles that various spirits, beer, and wine come in might…
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NASA Is Sending A Drone Helicopter To Saturn's Titan In Search Of Life
If there's one thing you can definitely say about NASA, it's that they sure do like to plan ahead. Despite more pressing ambitions like returning…
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Apollo Astronaut Charlie Duke Says He Almost Died On The Moon While Fooling Around
Being an astronaut is a dangerous profession by default. Groups like NASA always put safety at the forefront of their various off-world missions, but accidents…
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1,000-Pound Birds Once Roamed Europe, Researchers Say
If you're going to pick a fight with a bird, the common ostrich should probably be near the bottom of your list. They're tall, powerful,…
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Some Ancient Crocodiles Preferred Salad Over Steak
Modern crocodiles have a reputation as ravenous beasts that crave flesh. While it's certainly true that crocodiles today are more than happy to feast on…
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Scientists Built A Fast, Accurate, AI-Powered Universe Simulation, But They Don't Know How
Everyone's had a moment or two in their lives where they pull off an incredible feat but can't explain how they did it. Perhaps it…
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Scientists Invent A Robot That Can Taste With Its Fingers
As the relentless march of technology continues unabated, robots have grown more and more complex. They're capable of mimicking humans with increasing accuracy, but there…
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Elon Musk Says He Knows Why Falcon Heavy's Core Booster Missed Its Landing
SpaceX launched its Falcon Heavy rocket in the early hours of Tuesday morning, delivering 24 satellites into orbit and making many of its clients very…
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Astronauts Snapped An Incredible Photo Of A Volcano Erupting In The Pacific Ocean
Astronauts who head to the International Space Station get to see things that the rest of us can only imagine. As the orbiting laboratory rapidly…
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NASA Will Finally Let Scientists Play With Moon Rocks From The Apollo Campaign
It's been a while since NASA astronauts last explored the lunar surface. During the Apollo missions which first saw man set foot on another astronomical…
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