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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How Deepfakes Are Helping Unlock The Sun's Hottest Secrets
Because it's hard to observe coronal rain, researchers combined two sets of imaging data and then enhanced it with an AI algorithm.
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How NASA's New Moon Lander Could Help Get Us To Mars And Beyond
This knowledge gathered by it can in particular be applied to other planetary bodies we hope to explore, like Mars.
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The Science Behind Bunker Buster Bombs
One of the strongest examples of airborne ordinance, 'Bunker Buster' bombs are capable of dealing massive damage to a targeted bunker or outpost.
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Skystreak: An Early NASA Research Plane That Set Two World Speed Records
NASA's Skystreak was intended, essentially, to hit speeds faster than any other aircraft had gone before.
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10 Of The Most Powerful Nuclear Bombs Ever Detonated
Nuclear power has revolutionized global defense systems, and these bomb tests proved how powerful the atomic weapon can actually be.
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How To Survive A Nuclear Bomb: 10 Things You Need To Know
Surviving a nuclear event takes preparation and smart decision making. Here are 10 steps you can take to stay safe during and immediately after a nuclear blast.
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Modern Weapons That Could Be Even More Dangerous Than A Nuclear Bomb
While nuclear weapons are indeed awful, there are other weapons that are arguably worse, espeically in the wrong hands.
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Here's What A Nuclear Bomb Actually Sounds Like
While nuclear weapons exist but aren't used, many may wonder what they actually sound like - though their mushroom cloud looks are unmistakeable.
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What Happens When A Nuclear Bomb Detonates In Space?
Outside of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, there have been limited nuclear tests outside of warfare, all in service of testing what happens upon detonation.
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Scientists Are Unlocking The Secrets Of Safe Planetary Landings: Here's How
When a rocket attempts a landing, it throws up material off the planet's surface which can damage the rocket. Researchers are trying to navigate that.
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5 Of The Best Home Energy Monitors Worth Checking Out In 2023
Those looking to monitor their energy expenditure in their home have plenty of options to choose from, but these are the best and most convenient to install.
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How Scientists Proved The Early Universe Ran In Slow Motion
One of Albert Einstein's formulas predicted that the universe ran in slow motion in its early days. Researchers have now proved it by studying quasars.
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Analog Vs Digital Signals: What's The Difference, And How Do They Work?
The difference between digital and analog signals may seem straightforward, but there is a ton of nuance that defines the characteristics of the two systems.
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Why People Are Worried Virgin Galactic Will Be The Next Titan Sub
While Titan took its ultra-rich passengers deep underwater, Virgin Galactic is offering them a ride to the edge of space. Both are underregulated.
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NASA's Mars Ingenuity Helicopter Just Resumed Contact After Two Months Of Radio Silence
After cresting a hill on Mars, the Perseverance rover has regained connection with the Ingenuity rotorcraft, which lost contact with NASA two months ago.
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Virgin Galactic's First Commercial Spaceflight Is A Success
After several test flights previously, Virgin Galactic has successfully completed its first commercial spaceflight alongside several experiments as well.
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Virgin Galactic Sets Date, Announces Crew For Its First Commercial Spaceflight
Working in tandem with the Italian government, Virgin Galactic is set to launch its first commercial spaceflight for a 90-minutes long research trip.
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