A Falcon 9 rocket topped with the CSG-2 radar satellite lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Monday (Jan. 31) at 6:11 p.m. EST (2311 GMT).
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Senin, 31 Januari 2022
Pendants from Holocaust victims found near gas chamber in Poland
Archaeologists have found three pendants from Holocaust victims at the Sobibor Nazi death camp in Poland over the past decade.
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What is the grandfather paradox?
An explanation of the grandfather paradox, and how it might be solved via the physics of time travel
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'Wonderfully-shaped feces' found inside ancient fish skull. What left the pretty poops?
About 9 million years ago, marine worms burrowed into a dead fish's head and left behind a skull full of fossilized poop.
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What is a scientific theory?
A scientific theory is based on careful examination of facts. It is much different from the non-scientific use of the word.
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Do other viruses have as many variants as SARS-CoV-2?
Is COVID-19's rapid evolution unusual, or do other viruses have as many variants as this coronavirus?
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Minggu, 30 Januari 2022
Do we live in a simulation? Here's why we may never know.
Does the simulation hypothesis offer a compelling argument, or is it just interesting food for thought? Let's find out.
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Which country has the most islands?
Which country in the world has the most islands why is one part of the planet inundated with them?
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Sabtu, 29 Januari 2022
Frogs regrow amputated legs in breakthrough experiment
Researchers have stimulated limb regrowth in frogs' amputated legs after giving them to a "cocktail" of drugs encased in a silicon stump called a "BioDome."
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Oklahoma wildlife dept. says mountain lions don't make good pets. The internet disagrees.
A mountain lion tweet by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation led to a viral debate about pet ownership.
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Why are tigers orange?
Tigers may be orange, but their prey don't see them that way. Here's why it doesn't matter that these giant cats are brightly colored.
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Giant 'tree stump' impact crater spotted on Mars
A Mars probe has snapped a peculiar image of the Red Planet's surface that looks like a giant tree stump, rings and all.
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Astronomers discover 1,000 strange 'filaments' of radio energy bursting from the galaxy's center
Researchers discovered nearly 1,000 mysterious 'filaments' of radio energy bursting from the Milky Way's center. Their origin remains unknown.
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1st sighting of 'ball lightning' in England uncovered
In 1195, monks recorded the first sighting of ball lightning in England. They described it as a "fiery globe threw itself down into the river."
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Jumat, 28 Januari 2022
'Bomb cyclone' set to bring blizzards and hurricane-force winds to the Northeast on Friday: Here's why.
A 'bomb cyclone' is expected to bring strong winds and dump inches of snow on the U.S. Northeast on Friday and Saturday.
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See first-ever photos of polar bears playing house in the Russian Arctic
A wildlife photographer recently captured images of polar bears like you've never seen them before: living in abandoned buildings in the Russian Arctic.
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Ancient solar storm smashed Earth at the wrong part of the sun's cycle — and scientists are concerned
Researchers detected a powerful solar storm that hit Earth 9,200 years ago. Strangely, the storm hit during a solar minimum -- and scientists worry it could happen again.
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Kamis, 27 Januari 2022
2022 could be a turning point in the study of UFOs
UAP will get more attention from both the scientific community and the federal government in 2022, according to experts.
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Mexican culture: Customs and traditions
Mexican culture varies widely throughout the country, but traditions are highly valued as is its long and storied history.
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Crop circles: Myth, theories and history
Crop circles that mysteriously appear in farmers' fields have puzzled experts and sparked UFO theories.
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Gene mutation that helps make 'toy' dog breeds so small existed in wolves 54,000 years ago
A new study has shown that a genetic mutation that influences the small size of dogs can be traced back to 54,000-year-old wolf DNA.
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Rabu, 26 Januari 2022
500 million-year-old, bug-like fossils have stunningly preserved nervous systems
The organisms may be related to modern arachnids, scientists say.
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'Stealth' omicron is in the US. Here's what we know about it.
Early data hint that the mutant is slightly more transmissible.
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Bizarre sea worm with regenerative butts named after Godzilla's monstrous nemesis
Researchers have discovered a new species of branched sea worm in Japan and named it after the villainous kaiju King Ghidorah.
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Out-of-control SpaceX rocket will smash into the moon in weeks
The rocket stage has been tumbling through space for seven years.
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Male fertility: 10 tips for men trying to conceive
There are several things a man can do to increase the chances that he will get a woman pregnant.
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'Burning' hydrogen plasma in the world's largest laser sets fusion records
New details of the record-setting nuclear fusion experiment last year reveal the intricacy and precision needed to achieve it.
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Astronomers detect powerful cosmic object unlike anything they've seen before
Researchers have detected a rare type of stellar object that blasts powerful radio waves toward Earth three times an hour. It may be a new class of dead star.
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What's the difference between fruit and vegetables?
The difference between fruit and vegetables can vary across botanical and culinary fields
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Eta Carinae's epic supernova explosion comes to life in new visualization
Data from three space telescopes help tell the story of Eta Carinae's supernova explosion.
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Last Roman gladiator arena ever built unearthed in Switzerland
Archaeologists discovered a Roman-era amphitheater from late antiquity on the banks of the Rhine River in Switzerland.
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Selasa, 25 Januari 2022
'X particle' from the dawn of time detected inside the Large Hadron Collider
The particle was found by smashing billions of lead atoms into each other at extreme speeds.
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Crystal healing: Stone-cold facts about gemstone treatments
Crystal healing is an alternative medicine technique that employs crystals and other stones as conduits for natural healing energy.
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Can CBD really prevent COVID-19 infection? Scientists hope to find out.
Cannabidiol (CBD), an active ingredient in cannabis, might help block infection with the virus that causes COVID-19.
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Massive 'pristine' reef of giant rose-shaped corals discovered lurking unusually deep off the coast of Tahiti
Divers with UNESCO have discovered and mapped out a massive and unusually pristine reef of rose-shaped corals in Tahiti.
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30 mummies discovered inside an ancient fire-scorched sacrificial structure
Hidden within a fire-scorched structure near the Nile River in Aswan, Egypt, archaeologists discovered the entrance to a 2,000-year-old family tomb.
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Senin, 24 Januari 2022
Webb Telescope is now orbiting 1 million miles from Earth
After a month in space, the Webb Telescope — the most powerful space telescope ever launched — has reached its permanent cosmic address, 930,000 miles (1.5 million kilometers) from Earth.
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2 giant sphinxes depicting King Tut's grandfather found at ancient Egyptian temple
Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered two gigantic sphinxes depicting King Amenhotep III, the grandfather of King Tut.
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Hippos unleash poop tornado in response to stranger danger
Hippos respond differently to the calls of familiar and unfamiliar hippos.
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The Higgs boson could have kept our universe from collapsing
The Higgs boson particle could have kept our universe from collapsing within a larger multiverse, physicists say.
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Cucumbers: Nutrition facts & health benefits
Cucumbers have many nutritional benefits, are low in calories and high in valuable nutrients.
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Tonga eruption was so intense, it caused the atmosphere to ring like a bell
The volcanic eruption in Tonga generated pressure waves in the atmosphere that quickly spread around the world.
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Here's why a new penguin colony in Antarctica is cause for concern
Scientists in Antarctica have unexpectedly spotted a sub-Antarctic penguin breeding on the southernmost continent.
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Watch the James Webb Space Telescope glide to its deep-space parking spot today
Here's how to watch the events related to the James Webb Space Telescope's arrival.
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Why does electricity make a humming noise?
Here's why you sometimes hear a hum when you turn on an electric device or walk near a transformer.
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Japanese submarine, sunk in WWII and later bombed by salvager, is VR ready
The wreck of a WWII Japanese submarine that was bombed with explosives 30 years later by an angry salvager is the subject of a virtual reality video.
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Evil eye: History of the ancient curse
The term evil eye might conjure images of blue symbols, often featured in bracelets or necklaces. However, these are charms, used to ward off an ancient curse
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How It Works issue 160: what caused the world's worst catastrophes?
In the latest issue of How It Works: How we cleaned up the world's worst human-made disasters, how radar works, why we get addicted, the history of flight, and can we control the weather?
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Minggu, 23 Januari 2022
Saturn's 'Death Star' moon could have a secret underground ocean
Scientists have found "compelling evidence" that Saturn's "Death Star" moon is hiding an ocean just beneath its surface.
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What is the longest possible walk on Earth?
How long could you walk in a straight line? What if the path meandered?
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Sabtu, 22 Januari 2022
Monkey 'queen' led a violent coup to become her troop's first female leader. Now her reign is in jeopardy.
A young female macaque fought her own mother to seize control of her troop for the first time in 70 years. Now her reign is in jeopardy.
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Can nonhuman animals drive other animals to extinction?
Humans have sent many species to extinction, but can other animals do the same?
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Ruins of bustling Roman town discovered in UK
Archaeologists in the U.K. discovered the remains of a once bustling Roman market town.
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Jumat, 21 Januari 2022
Best rowing machines 2022: Top picks from NordicTrack, ProForm, Hydrow and more
Here's our round-up of the best rowing machines for 2022, with picks from NordicTrack, ProForm, Hydrow and others.
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French culture: Customs & traditions
Discover the world of French culture, the customs and traditions of France, as well as how it became a center of fashion, art and architecture
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Kamis, 20 Januari 2022
10 Countries with Most Natural Resources in the World
Natural resources are greatly described as the earth’s reserves of fuels and minerals which, exist in countries naturally. It’s common knowledge that in this technical revolution and economic era, the world is rapidly depleting its natural -resource.
With the sudden rise in population, the utilization of these natural resources increases, leading to increased prices of coal, natural gas, and crude...
Bizarre knotted DNA structures linked to cancer in mice
Missing enzymes may cause troublesome knots to appear in DNA.
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On the 'doorstep of doom': Doomsday Clock stands at 100 seconds to midnight
The hypothetical timepiece known as the Doomsday Clock stands at 100 seconds to midnight — the time that was set in 2020, marking humanity's lack of progress in making the world safer from global threats.
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Monster black hole spotted 'giving birth' to stars
Black holes have been seen doing this before, but never in a galaxy so small.
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Spellbinding new 'selfie' video captures penguin feasting on giant sardine ball
A spellbinding new video captures a Gentoo penguin's point of view as it feasts on a giant ball of sardines alongside diving albatross and cormorants.
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COVID-19 may trigger diabetes by causing fat cells to go haywire
The coronavirus may cause fat cells to malfunction.
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What is global warming?
Global warming is the gradual heating of Earth's surface, oceans and atmosphere.
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55-sided, 555-carat 'Enigma' black diamond (potentially from space) goes on sale
The black diamond known as the "Enigma" will soon be sold at auction, but experts are unsure about the origins of the stunning gem.
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Centuries-old 'impossible' math problem cracked using the strange physics of Schrödinger's cat
The mathematics problem is a bit like Sudoku on steroids.
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40 quintillion stellar-mass black holes are lurking in the universe, new study finds
The researchers hope to use the estimate to figure out the mystery of how supermassive black holes came to be.
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Double pig kidney transplant successfully performed in brain-dead patient
The experiment was intended to assess the safety of such transplants, prior to them being tested in clinical trials.
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Parasitic worm forces tarantulas to tiptoe, then starves them to death
Scientists discovered a new type of parasitic worm that only infects the mouths of tarantula spiders.
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Rabu, 19 Januari 2022
What is normal blood sugar?
Blood sugar, or glucose, is an important source of energy and provides nutrients to your body's organs, muscles and nervous system.
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What is a scientific hypothesis?
A scientific hypothesis is a tentative, testable explanation for a phenomenon in the natural world.
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164 million-year-old plant fossil is the oldest example of a flowering bud
Researchers in China have uncovered the oldest example of a fossilized flower bud ever.
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Curiosity rover finds 'tantalizing' signs of ancient Mars life
NASA's Curiosity rover has found some interesting organic compounds that may be signs of ancient Mars life, but much more work is needed to vet that hypothesis.
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Will the Doomsday Clock move forward or back? Watch live to find out
The Doomsday Clock debuted 75 years ago to highlight the threat of nuclear weapons to our survival as a species, a risk now accompanied by escalating climate change and global pandemics.
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Selasa, 18 Januari 2022
You got omicron. Should you still get a booster?
If you've had omicron, should you get a booster, and if so, how long should you wait after the infection has passed?
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Urevo Foldi 1 Folding Treadmill review
The Urevo Foldi 1 Folding Treadmill is a basic running machine at a friendly price point that is suitable for all fitness levels.
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Dragons: A brief history of the mythical, fire-breathing beasts
We've known for a very long time that dragons aren't real, but we're still enamored by them
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Which animals have the longest arms?
Of all the living animals in the world, these are the ones with the longest arms, relative to body size.
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11 of the world’s biggest man-made disasters
We explore some of the biggest, most significant, and most harmful man-made disasters in human history, from nuclear explosions to oil spills
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Diamonds: Formation, grading and other facts
Diamonds are unique among gemstones, with intriguing physical properties and practical applications far beyond jewelry.
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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Learn about the many differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and how they evolved.
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Senin, 17 Januari 2022
Bluetooth: Who invented it and how does it work?
As our electronic lifestyles have grown ever more complex, we have needed ways to bring it all together. With wires being too cumbersome, Bluetooth holds the key to ushering in the connected world we know today.
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Italian Culture: Facts, customs & traditions
Italian culture goes back to the ancient, had a massive impact on the Renaissance and is represented in the world today by its art, fashion and popular food.
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Why does slicing onions make you cry?
Here's why you may start tearing up while slicing an onion.
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The rise and fall of the Great Library of Alexandria
The Great Library of Alexandria in Egypt was the most important repository of knowledge in the ancient world.
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Vast 4,500-year-old network of 'funerary avenues' discovered in Saudi Arabia
Archaeologists in Saudi Arabia have discovered 4,500-year-old "funerary avenues" alongside thousands of pendant-shaped tombs.
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Minggu, 16 Januari 2022
Science and the scientific method: Definitions and examples
Science is a systematic and logical approach to discovering how things in the universe work.
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What is a law in science?
A scientific law is the description of an observed phenomenon. It doesn't explain why the phenomenon exists or what causes it.
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Huge Tonga underwater volcano eruption captured in stunning satellite video
A powerful underwater volcano eruption in Tonga on Saturday (Jan. 15) was captured as it happened in stunning satellite images.
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How to watch the 'Ice Moon' rise on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
The first full moon of 2022 will rise at 6:48 p.m. EST on Monday (Jan. 17), which is also the day the U.S. observes the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Are daddy longlegs really the most venomous spiders in the world?
Is there any truth to the tale that daddy longlegs are the most venomous spiders?
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Rare octopus video shows 'once-in-a-lifetime encounter'
A mesmerizing new video of an elusive blanket octopus swimming above the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, Australia shows a "once-in-a-lifetime encounter."
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Sabtu, 15 Januari 2022
Infamous Mars meteorite contains organic molecules. But they aren't proof of life.
Organic molecules in a Mars meteorite that crash-landed on Earth are not signs of life, but instead formed in chemical reactions between water and rock.
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Jumat, 14 Januari 2022
New study provides first evidence of non-random mutations in DNA
A new study into genetic mutations in thale cress has found that genetic mutations are not totally random.
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Modern humans lived in eastern Africa 38,000 years earlier than thought
The new date estimate makes the remains the oldest uncontested Homo sapiens in Africa.
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12 scientifically proven signs you’re in love
Studies led by anthropologist Helen Fisher revealed that the brain's "in love" phase is a unique and well-defined period of time, and there are 13 telltale signs you're in love.
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Bigfoot: Is the Sasquatch real?
Bigfoot, or Sasquatch, is a large ape-like creature some people believe inhabits North America but there's no hard evidence it actually exists.
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What are Saturn's rings made of?
Saturn's rings have captured the attention of scientists for as long as they have been seen. Today, missions continue to teach us about these rocky rings.
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Curvature of space-time measured using 'atomic fountain'
A group of physicists has measured gravity using the effects of time dilation — the slowing of time imparted by increased velocity or gravitational force — on atoms.
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Striking satellite photo captures Mount Vesuvius peering through a hole in the clouds
A satellite image captured by Landsat 8 shows Mount Vesuvius "peering" through an eerily circular hole in the clouds.
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These birds have been singing the same songs for literally a million years
A group of tiny, colorful birds has been singing the exact same tunes for more than 500,000 years — and maybe as long as 1 million years, according to a new study.
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Kamis, 13 Januari 2022
The virus behind 'mono' might trigger multiple sclerosis in some
Other factors, including genetics, also influence one's chance of developing multiple sclerosis.
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Earth inhales and exhales carbon in mesmerizing animation
A new animation of Earth shows vegetation taking up and releasing carbon in sync with the seasons.
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Huge nursery for icefish discovered beneath Weddell Sea in Antarctica
Scientists onboard an icebreaker in Antarctica were blown away when they spied a trove of 60 million icefish nests dotting the floor of the Weddell Sea.
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Largest dark energy map could reveal the fate of the universe
A telescope in Arizona modified to measure the true distance of galaxies has produced the largest three-dimensional map of the universe ever.
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2,000-year-old Celtic hoard of gold 'rainbow cups' discovered in Germany
A volunteer archaeologist discovered a stash of 41 "rainbow cup" Celtic coins dating to 2,000 years ago in Germany.
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Shredded 'stellar streams' could lead to the Milky Way's missing dark matter
Astronomers mapped 12 stellar streams, which could lead to the Milky Way's missing dark matter.
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Rabu, 12 Januari 2022
9 teeth facts you probably didn't know
Here are 9 teeth facts you probably didn't know, verified by dentists and compiled by Live Science.
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Earth is at the center of a 1,000-light-year-wide 'Swiss cheese' bubble carved out by supernovas
A new study into the Local Bubble, a cosmic void surrounding Earth, has mapped out the star-forming regions on the bubble's surface and uncovered more information about its explosive birth.
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Omicron's not the last variant we'll see. Will the next one be bad?
It's difficult to predict what combination of traits such a variant might have.
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A massive asteroid will zip past Earth next week. Here's how to spot it.
An enormous asteroid more massive than two Empire State Buildings will zoom harmlessly past Earth next week. Look up!
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Selasa, 11 Januari 2022
Pentagon launches new UFO office. Not all believers are happy about it.
The U.S. government will officially investigate UFOs with a new office based in the Pentagon.
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Is dehumidifier water safe to drink?
Recycling and reusing water is good for the planet—but is dehumidifier water safe to drink?
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The Renaissance: The 'Rebirth' of science & culture
The Renaissance was a period of "rebirth" in arts, science and European society. It was a time of transition from the ancient world to the modern.
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The 'Gates of Hell' may finally be closed, Turkmenistan's president announces
Turkmenistan's president Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov ordered experts to close the 'Gates of Hell' - crater of burning natural gas in the Karakum desert
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Surgeons transplant pig's heart into dying human patient in a first
The heart from a genetically modified pig has been transplanted into a Maryland man in a last-ditch effort to save his life.
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Hungry badger accidentally unearths hundreds of ancient Roman coins in Spain
A badger forced to scavenge for food by a snowstrom has uncovered a stash of 209 Roman coins in a cave in Spain.
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'Diamond rain' on Uranus and Neptune seems likely
Hiding beneath the outer layers of some planets, there may be something spectacular: a constant rain of diamonds.
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Rare 'bionic' armor discovered in 2,500-year-old China burial
Archaeologists in China have discovered a rare 2,500-year-old piece of military equipment; an intricately-fashioned leather-scale armor that resembles the scales of a fish.
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Senin, 10 Januari 2022
What are tonsil stones?
What are tonsil stones? We take a look at the science behind these unusual formations.
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Resistance bands leg workout ideas: Tone up with these four simple moves
Here are four resistance bands leg workout ideas that can help with strength training, especially at home.
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Scientists watched a star explode in real time for the first time ever
Scientists watched a red supergiant star go supernova in real time, and it was far more violent than they were expecting.
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How to be good at yoga
Want to know how to be good at yoga but not sure where to start? We ask the experts how to get the most from the ancient exercise
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How radar works: The technology made famous by war
During navigation, radar technology helps ships at sea, or jet fighters flying faster than the speed of sound, to detect potential threats. Dreamt up by inventors and made famous by war, radar is a vital piece of technology that changed the world as we know it.
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Remains of a man and dog trying to escape ancient tsunami found on Aegean coast
Archaeologists have unearthed the bones of a young man and a dog killed by an ancient tsunami along the Aegean coast.
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How much water is in Earth's atmosphere?
Here's how much water is in Earth's atmosphere at any one time.
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Geoengineering: Can we control the weather?
Geoengineering is the use of technology to alter Earth's climate. This can take place on Earth or in space
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Minggu, 09 Januari 2022
What's it like inside a kangaroo pouch?
Here's what it's like inside a kangaroo's pouch, where joeys can live for up to one year.
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Sabtu, 08 Januari 2022
Stephen Hawking would have been 80 today. Google Doodle honors famous physicist.
The pioneering work of physicist Stephen Hawking is honored in a Google Doodle today (Jan. 8).
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Jumat, 07 Januari 2022
Mystery 'moon hut' is actually an adorable rabbit-shaped rock
China's lunar Yutu 2 rover has investigated what appeared to be a "moon hut" and found it to be a pretty cute rock.
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Flu shot facts & side effects
The seasonal flu shot is a yearly vaccine that protects against the flu, or influenza. Here's what you need to know about it.
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Rise in rabies deaths in the US sparks CDC warning
Over a five-week period in the fall of 2021, three people died of rabies after contact with bats, according to a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report.
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Rare and fragile fossils found at a secret site in Australia's 'dead heart'
A site in Australia that holds thousands of astonishingly well-preserved fossils has been kept a closely guarded secret among paleontologists for the past three years.
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U.K.'s first human case of H5N1 avian flu detected in man with pet ducks
Alan Gosling, 79, is reportedly feeling "fine but very lonely."
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Greenland sharks: Toxic, half-blind giants of the ocean
Greenland sharks may have a lifespan of hundreds of years in the Arctic and North Atlantic oceans, where much about their lives remains a mystery.
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Best treadmills 2022
In this comprehensive guide to the best treadmills of 2022, we look at the most popular running machines available for at-home use.
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Will omicron wipe out delta forever?
Omicron is sweeping away the delta variant, having impacts on hospitalization and population immunity.
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Which muscles are used when cycling?
Knowing which muscles are used when cycling can help you achieve the maximum benefits from your rides.
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What are cardio heart rate zones?
What are cardio heart rate zones? Find out how heart rate training can maximize your workouts.
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Bizarre cloud of gas is one of the longest structures in the Milky Way
Astronomers have discovered a cloud of atomic hydrogen more than 3,900 light-years long, known as "Maggie," in the Milky Way.
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'Cosmic wildfires' burn bright in new photo of the Flame Nebula
A fiery new photograph of the Flame Nebula depicts the emissions from brand-new stars, burning through space like cosmic wildfires.
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Best electric toothbrushes 2022
We've tried and tested all of the best electric toothbrushes and ranked them in this comprehensive guide.
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The sun used to have rings like Saturn
Before Earth and the other planets in our solar system existed, the sun may have been surrounded by giant rings of dust similar to Saturn's, according to a new study.
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Weird structures near Earth's core may be scars from a primordial interplanetary collision
A collision with a Mars-size planet 4.5 billion years ago may have left a permanent impact on our planet's deep mantle.
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Kamis, 06 Januari 2022
Wild video shows goldfish 'driving' a water-filled car in weird experiment
A supremely weird new video shows a goldfish driving a water-filled, motorized "car" to help scientists understand how they navigate on land.
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Rapid tests may not detect omicron early in infection
However, PCR tests, which are more sensitive, detected the virus in the early days of infection.
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China's $1 trillion 'artificial sun' fusion reactor just got five times hotter than the sun
The experimental fusion reactor sustained the temperatures for a record-breaking 17 minutes.
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Deforestation: Facts, causes & effects
Deforestation can include clearing the land for farming or livestock, or using the timber for fuel, construction or manufacturing.
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Ancient dog-headed statue found during Roman road excavation
During an archaeological inspection of a waterway project site in Rome, archaeologists found ancient funerary relics, including a terracotta statue with a dog's head.
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Rabu, 05 Januari 2022
'Truly remarkable' fossils are rare evidence of ancient shark-on-shark attacks
The discovery of four shark fossils with bite marks shows that ancient sharks attacked or scavenged each other.
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Drug-resistant superbug lived on hedgehogs long before we used antibiotics
A type of antibiotic-resistant bacteria was on the skin of hedgehogs long before humans started using the antibiotics that scientists thought created these superbugs.
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Periodic Table of Elements
The Periodic Table, first created by Dmitri Mendeleev, organizes all of the known elements in an informative array.
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Thousands of starlings form 'bent spoon' swarm over Israel
A wildlife photographer in Israel spotted a murmuration of starlings flying in an incredible bent spoon shape. How do the birds do it?
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Watch 'coronal streamers' streak off the sun in close-up video from Parker Solar Probe
A new video of solar streamers evokes the streaking stars seen during spacecraft hyperdrives in "Star Wars."
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Astronaut snaps spectacular shot of crescent moon glowing over stunning sunset
NASA's Earth Observatory has released a photo of a crescent moon above an orbital sunset taken by an astronaut on the International Space Station.
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Selasa, 04 Januari 2022
James Webb Space Telescope completes tricky sunshield deployment
The James Webb Space Telescope has successfully deployed all five layers of its tennis-court-sized sunshield.
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1,000-year-old mummy in fetal position found in underground tomb in Peru
Archaeologists have unearthed a mummy lying in a fetal position and bound by rope in Cajamarquilla, Peru.
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China's Mars orbiter snaps amazing selfies above Red Planet
China's Tianwen-1 spacecraft used a small camera to snap stunning images of the orbiter above Mars.
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Can humanity run out of ideas?
Humans will likely never run out of regular, mundane ideas, but whether will will run out of big ideas is a more nuanced issue.
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Senin, 03 Januari 2022
How to watch the Quadrantid meteor shower this week
Every year, Earth briefly encounters the Quadrantid meteor shower in early January. Here's how to catch the show.
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Asics on sale: The current best savings on a range of Asics shoes
This list of Asics on sale will help you find the perfect pair of running shoes, so you can hit the road in style and comfort.
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Cheap adjustable dumbbells on sale: The best adjustable dumbbell deals
Check out our round-up of cheap adjustable dumbbells on sale right now to help you complete your home gym for less.
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Treadmill deals: Save on ProForm and NordicTrack treadmills
The best treadmill deals will help you save on premium machines so you can meet your fitness goals in the new year.
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What is the Fibonacci sequence?
Almost everything you know about the famous Fibonacci sequence is wrong.
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Why do wisdom teeth come in so late?
Here's why wisdom teeth usually don't come in until the ages of 17 to 21.
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The best night sky events to see in 2022
Here are some of the more noteworthy night sky events that will take place in 2022. So grab your binoculars or telescope.
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Minggu, 02 Januari 2022
Peloton deals and discount codes: All the Peloton deals in stock and available today
Check out these Peloton deals and discount codes to help you add the sought-after equipment and gear to your home gym.
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Best water bottles 2021: Stay hydrated when walking, cycling or at the gym
With this guide to the best water bottles, you'll start the year right and properly hydrated for a healthier you.
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Sabtu, 01 Januari 2022
Rowing machines on sale: Save on NordicTrack, Hydrow, ProForm and more
With these rowing machines on sale, you can start the new year out right without shelling out too much money.
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Exercise bikes on sale: Savings on Bowflex, NordicTrack, Proform bikes & more
For the new year and the new you, here's a list of the best exercise bikes on sale from top-rated brands so you can reach your fitness goals.
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Philips electric toothbrush deals: Save on oral hygiene
Check out these Phillips electric toothbrush deals! They can save you up to $150 and help you improve your oral hygiene.
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Best shoes for Peloton 2022: Cycling shoes to suit your bike
Check out Live Science's guide to the best shoes for Peloton exercise bikes, with options for all tastes and budgets.
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We may finally be able to test one of Stephen Hawking's most far-out ideas
The recently launched James Webb Telescope should help determine if dark matter is made up of primordial black holes.
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Scientists create never-before-seen isotope of magnesium
Scientists have just created the world's lightest form of magnesium — a never-before-seen isotope with just six neutrons in its atomic nuclei.
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What are the largest rainforests in the world?
Rainforests are home to half of the world's plant and animal species. Here are the five largest rainforests in the world.
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Why do we still measure things in horsepower?
Here's how the term "horsepower" got its start and why we still use it today.
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These are the space missions to watch in 2022
From the debut of new launch vehicles to missions to the moon, Mars, asteroids and much more, a lot of exciting missions are expected to launch or arrive at their destination in 2022.
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