America's Cold War Secret: Exploring The 'Rods From God' Space Weapon Concept
During the Cold War era, the U.S. military started experimenting with a new concept of kinetic munitions, known affectionately as the "rods of God."
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Mars Might Have Been More Habitable Than We Thought
A new study, with data provided by NASA's Curiosity rover, has shown that conditions for life were once possible on our second closest neighbor.
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Unique Mercedes 600 That Transported Queen Elizabeth II And Apollo 11 Astronauts Up For Sale
Featuring an entirely unique hydraulic control systems, this rare Mercedes-Benz 600 shepherded some of the most powerful and influential people in the world.
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Earth's Umbrella: How A Solar Shield Tethered To An Asteroid Could Fight Climate Change
Scientists are mulling over an innovative way to shield the Earth from harmful sun events, which may also have climate change effects.
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Tsar Bomba: The Story Behind The Largest Nuclear Bomb Ever Detonated
The Tsar Bomba was the largest thermonuclear weapon ever exploded, and it earned that title in spades. But there were some unforeseen aftereffects.
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Waymo And Cruise Robotaxis Get The Green Light To Operate 24/7 In San Francisco
Self-driving cars received their first approval for autonomous taxi service in the city of San Francisco, free to operate 24/7 within city limits.
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5 Common WD-40 Substitutes That Will Work Great In A Pinch
WD-40 is a staple in most garages,because you'll use it all the time. And that's also why you're likely to run out. These substitutes might help in a pinch.
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5 Of The Best Standing Desk Lifehacks To Master Your Space
Merely purchasing a standing desk won't lead to a better life. You must follow these tips to ensure you're doing it right and getting the most out of it.
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Virgin Galactic Has Successfully Launched Its First Tourists Into Space
Virgin Galactic has joined Blue Origin in sending a crew with private astronauts into space. The company boasts a number of "firsts" with this flight.
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WD-40: The Rocket Science Solution Found In Almost Every Garage
Before a list of over 2,000 uses for WD-40 was shared, the solution was intended for one specific purpose.
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The Power Of The Dam: Hydroelectric Energy Explained
Many famous examples of hydroelectric power plants, like Hoover Dam, help power millions of homes through nature's own force, providing renewable energy.
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The Science Behind Stealth Technology In Military Aircraft: How It Actually Works
Avoiding detection by radar has become a necessity for modern military aircraft. Here is how the science behind stealth technology actually works.
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SpaceX Launches New Batch Of Starlink Satellites Following Minor Delay
Following a small delay, SpaceX successfully launched 22 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit, expanding the space-based internet service's constellation.
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How NASA's Sky-High Tech Helps Wine Makers Look For Grape Disease
NASA is well-known for its space exploration, but the agency also dedicates its time to Earth-related matters. Case in point? Spotting grape disease from above.
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Recycling Lithium-Ion Batteries Explained: The 2 Methods
There are messages everywhere telling us to not throw away lithium-ion batteries, but recycle them instead. Just what does recycling them entail?
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X-4 Bantam: NASA's Futuristic Jet Designed To Explore Transonic Speeds
The X-4 Bantam was developed by Northrop in the late 1940s for the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics.
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Why Congress Is Making Commercial Space Travel Companies Nervous
A law that puts a moratorium on federal safety regulations for commercial astronauts and space tourists will expire soon if Congress doesn't renew it.
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Why Scientists Can't Agree On Viral Room-Temperature Superconductor LK-99
A set of preprint research papers have social media buzzing with excitement, but scientists caution that the LK-99 superconductor claims aren't yet verified.
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AD-1: The Strange NASA Aircraft With A Pivoting Wing
While we usually think of NASA working on space stuff, aeronautics are also part of their name. Take the AD-1, a NASA-developed plane with a movable wing.
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NASA's Project Pathfinder Proved Renewable Energy Flight Was Possible Nearly 30 Years Ago
The Pathfinder project struggled at first, but after being acquired by NASA, it began to soar - literally.
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NASA's Skyrocket: The First Airplane To Fly Twice The Speed Of Sound
The Skyrocket was the follow-up to the D-558-I Skystreak, a NASA aircraft developed in the 1940s to provide information about supersonic flight.
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NASA Loses Contact With Voyager 2, But The Mission Isn't Over Yet
Voyager 2 is in what NASA calls a "quiet period" meaning that it cannot receive or send anything.
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NASA Is Launching Its Own Streaming Service Later This Year
NASA is throwing its hat into the streaming ring, announcing a revamped website and the impending arrival of a new streaming service later this year.
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5 Of The Best Robot Lawn Mowers You Can Buy In 2023
Looking for a Roomba for grass? The likes of Greenworks and Husqvarna make some of the best electric robot mowers on the market.
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5 Effects Space Has On The Human Body
Because our bodies are used to being on solid ground, going to space messes with nearly all of our systems.
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Crashed Craft And Non-Human Biologics: 3 Of The Sketchiest UFO Hearing Claims
Former U.S. intelligence officer David Grusch made several unproven claims about government knowledge of aliens. These are the most questionable allegations.
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NASA Is Training This Robot To Search Through Mars' Massive Cave Environments
NASA is developing a lightweight robot that navigates around its environment using four long, retractable arms with grippers on the ends.
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