NASA's Expedition 55 Astronauts Are About To Take Their First Spacewalk
It's only been a few days since a trio of new International Space Station travelers arrived at the orbiting spacecraft that will be their home…
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Scientists Say They've Discovered A New Human Organ, And It Might Be The Biggest
Of all the countless subjects of scientific research that have ever existed, you'd have to think the human body would be the most well-understood. We're…
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NASA Just Delayed The Launch Of Its Most Powerful Tool Until 2020
Everyone loves gawking at the gorgeous photos NASA gathers from its various spacecraft. They deliver breathtaking views of Saturn, Mars, and Jupiter on a regular…
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All Eyes On The Sky As China's Out-Of-Control Space Station Flirts With Disaster
We've been anticipating the eventual fall of China's Tiangong-1 space station for months already, but now we're entering crunch time. The out-of-control spacecraft is expected…
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The International Space Station Gets Three New Residents As Expedition 55 Kicks Off
Expedition 55 of the International Space Station is finally underway after a trio of crew members reached the spacecraft and were welcomed by their fellow…
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NASA Is Watching Arctic Sea Ice Closely, And It Has A Dire Warning For Us All
NASA spends a lot of its time gazing into the depths of the cosmos, but one of the great things about having high-powered cameras orbiting…
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Flat-Earther Finally Launches Himself In Homemade Rocket, Discovers Nothing Useful
It's been months in the making, but it finally happened: "Mad" Mike Hughes finally launched himself in his homemade, steam-powered rocket, and managed to not…
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That Massive Garbage Patch In The Ocean Is Bigger And Grosser Than Ever
The Great Pacific garbage patch is now bigger than it's ever been, covering an area that spans 1.6 million square kilometers. That's up to 16…
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Dinosaur Horns Were For Horny Dinosaurs
Science fiction and documentaries have painted a rather consistent picture of the mighty Triceratops over the years. With its massive, shielded head and long, imposing…
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After Eluding Science For Decades, Anglerfish Have Finally Been Observed Mating... And It's Incredibly Weird
Anglerfish are one of the more well-known curiosities of the deep. They look incredibly odd compared to the fish we're used to seeing closer to…
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Scientists Determine 'Alien Mummy' Is Actually Bizarrely Mutated Unborn Child
If aliens have ever visited Earth there sure isn't a whole lot of obvious evidence that they were here. Does the US government have a…
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Early Humans Saw A Rogue Star Pass Close By Our Solar System
These days we only really see stars in two contexts: our Sun, which is extremely close and holds us in its gravitational grip, and distant…
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Stephen Hawking's Ashes Will Sit Alongside Those Of Isaac Newton And Charles Darwin
Stephen Hawking dedicated his life to the pursuit of knowledge and received countless awards and honors along the way. Now, his remains will sit among…
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Out-Of-Control Chinese Space Station Will Crash Back To Earth Around March 31st, Researchers Say
Earlier this month, scientists attempting to forecast the eventual crash of China's Tiangong-1 space station guessed that it would likely fall on or around the…
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The Big Fake 'Star' That Rocket Lab Sent Into Orbit Is Falling Back Down To Earth
You might not realize it, but new satellites are sent into orbit on an incredibly regular basis. Scientists, universities, space agencies, and communications companies are…
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Researchers Put Mosquitos Through A Horrific Torture Test To Figure Out How They Drink
Mosquitos are the worst. They are easily one of the most annoying insects on the planet, and you feel their effects long after they've stolen…
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Scientists Think They Know Where That Bizarre 'Alien Probe' Asteroid Was Born
Late last year scientists spotted a totally unexpected visitor speeding its way through our Solar System. A long, cigar-shaped object had flown through our little…
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Scientists Detect More Bizarre Radio Bursts From Deep Space, Still Can't Explain Where They Come From
Thanks to the ceaseless march of technology, agencies like NASA and other scientific bodies from around the world have been able to teach us a…
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These Tiny High-Tech Implants Can Relay Health Information To Your Smartphone
Your smartphone is already the center of your day-to-day life. It's your primary communication tool, it helps you keep track of your schedule, and it…
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Stephen Hawking Spent His Final Days Attempting To Solve The Parallel Universe Mystery
Stephen Hawking pushed off of this mortal coil last week, but the world-famous physicist was pondering some of humanity's most puzzling questions right up until…
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Something Strange Is Happening To Jupiter's Great Red Spot
Jupiter's Great Red Spot is perhaps the most iconic feature of any planet in our Solar System. It's instantly recognizable, and the massive cyclone has…
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Now The Russians Want To Nuke Asteroids, Too
It was just days ago that a team of scientists from NASA and the National Nuclear Security Administration spoke at length about the potential to…
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New Discovery Of Ancient Tools Throws Timeline Of Human Advancement Out The Window
Plotting the gradual advancement mankind is a tricky thing for archaeologists. Researchers are forced to draw from rare artifacts, using them to make rough estimates…
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This Powerful Space Harpoon Will Snag Defunct Satellites And Drag Them Back To Earth
In case you haven't heard, space junk is an increasingly serious problem for our planet. The International Space Station has been forced to take steps…
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Scientists Taught An AI To Diagnose Brain Cancer
Sure, artificial intelligence might end up being the downfall of humanity as we know it — that is, if Elon Musk's fears come to fruition…
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Major Bottled Water Brands Found To Be Contaminated With Microplastics
Bottled water rose to popularity several decades ago thanks to a number of factors including its perceived superiority to tap water. It is often marketed…
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Scientists Develop System That Allows Prosthetic Hands To Mimic Feeling
Prosthetics have come a long way over the past half century or so. Gone are the days where "dumb" artificial limbs are the only option,…
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