Science

Is A Space Elevator Possible Using Today's Technology?

Space elevators, long a staple of science fiction, promise an innovative way to overcome Earth's orbit.

Why NASA Thinks A Hidden Ninth Planet Might Be Possible

There debate over how many planets are in the solar system continues, including whether a mysterious as-yet-unobserved planet, called Planet Nine, exists.

Here's What Would Really Happen If An Asteroid Was Going To Hit Earth

Could Earth really be struck by an asteroid? How would scientists react if they did spot an asteroid heading for us?

The Coolest Robots You Can Buy Today

As robots are become more advanced, they're also becoming marketed primarily at regular consumers. Here are the coolest ones to buy and have around the house.

What Would Really Happen If We Mined A $27 Quintillion Asteroid?

Is asteroid mining going to make us all millionaires? Let's drill deep into figuring out the truth.

This Is Why Mars Is So Much Smaller Than Earth

A key difference between Mars and Earth is their size, with Mars being about half the size of Earth. So...why?

What Is A Dyson Sphere And Why Haven't We Built One?

The basic idea of a Dyson Sphere is simple. So why haven't we built one yet?

Ameca Humanoid Robot Puts AI In A Gender-Neutral, 'Non-Threatening' Body

The Ameca humanoid robot is designed to work with humans and provide relatable natural human gestures.

Details Of The Tycho Moon Crater Revealed By New Radar Tech

The Green Bank Telescope captured the highest resolution image ever taken from the ground.

Uchuu Software Is A Massive And Realistic Simulation Of The Universe

Researchers have created a virtual universe and made the software, called Uchuu, available to everyone via the cloud.

Florida Has Another Invasive Species And It Looks Like A Giant Worm

The worm-like animal was a Rio Cauca caecilian (Typhlonectes natans), which is native to Venezuela and Colombia.

Russia's Mosquito Tornado Underscores Climate Change's Dramatic Impact

Climate change is driving atypically warm temperatures in the typically frigid Siberian region of Russia, and one of the odd effects is the mosquito tornado.

Viasat Gives FCC An Ultimatum To Stop SpaceX Starlink Expansion

SpaceX's Starlink deployment could face a new hurdle, with satellite operator Viasat petitioning the FCC to stop Elon Musk's company from expanding coverage.

Why The Space Force Logo Looks Like Star Trek, And Star Trek Looks Like NASA

Today the newest incarnation of the United States Space Force logo was revealed by Donald Trump.

Largest Neutron Star Ever Discovered Is Insanely Compact And Massive

The Green Bank Telescope had discovered the largest neutron star ever recorded.

These Injectable Nanobots Can Walk Around Inside A Human Body

Researchers have developed nanobots that can be injected using an ordinary hypodermic syringe.

Were Dinosaurs Fatter And Weirder Than We Suspect?

Take a look at the recently uncovered Bajadasaurus pronuspinax and you might well be thrown for a loop.

Bill Nye's 5 Reasons We Can't Live On Mars

"This whole idea of terraforming Mars," said Bill Nye, "As respectful as I can be, are you guys high?" Read on to find out what he means.

White Shark Cafe: Why Sharks Travel To This One Spot

Great white sharks congregate in huge numbers in this spot in the Pacific Ocean, known as White Shark Cafe. Scientists are now trying to figure out why.

Humans Adapted To Survive Car Wrecks Are Terrifying

Imagine if humans evolved in such a way that we could better handle being in a car crash.

Network Researchers Achieve Fastest Ever Data Rate At 1.125 Tb/s

Most people don't like their internet to move at a snail's pace. In fact, this team of network researchers took their dedication to speed to the next level.

This Stunning Blue Mars Sunset Makes Monday Feel Easier

The Mars Curiosity Rover captured what the sunset looks like from space

Meet The Dalek-Looking Security Robot From Knightscope

Meet the Dalek-looking security robot from Knightscope

NASA Shows Us What Antarctica Would Look Like Without Ice

Thanks to a computer-simulation, we get to see that Antarctica is actually bumpy and unique -- we just don't get to see it with all that ice covering it up.

Researchers Discover What Makes A Twin Rainbow

Think a double rainbow is impressive? Wait until you meet a twin rainbow -- and learn how one is formed.

Newly Deployed Starlink Satellites Destroyed In Geomagnetic Storm