Could nukes deflect an asteroid? ‘X-ray scissors’ offer scientists clues.
There are many theories on how to best handle a rare (but possible) cataclysmic asteroid collision with Earth. Effectively testing...
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Why astronomers keep staring at the same spot in the sky
The universe is huge, yet astronomers have looked at a few parts of the night sky over and over again....
Washington state deploys $30,000 drone to combat graffiti
Washington state is readying a $1 million anti-vandalism project, part of which involves testing a $30,000 drone that paints over...
Bullet-fast mantis shrimp punches caught by super-speed cameras
With their impressive eyes, Herculean strength, and punches with the force of a 22-caliber bullet, mantis shrimp are some of the...
Chicken fat supercapacitors could store green energy of the future
As vital as it is for society to transition to renewable energy, it’s not as easy as simply swapping out...
How sweat and stamina helped make humans exceptional runners–and hunters
Endurance running is not just a hobby for modern marathoners or for posting on social media. A new look into...
2025 Aston Martin Vantage track test: 656 horsepower in an unassuming package
It is paradoxical that a secret agent would get dolled up in a tuxedo and attend high-roller social events, where...
Battle of the AI bots: Copilot vs ChatGPT vs Gemini
You can’t miss the recent and rapid rise of generative AI chatbots, with more and more of these apps opening...
Spectacular aurora photos: Skies dazzle in vivid colors around the world
The aurora put on a spectacular celestial show Friday night. Bright pink, swirling greens, and splashes of purple lit up...
A father and son designed the world’s fastest quadcopter drone
A father-and-son team recently set a new Guinness World Record for the fastest quadcopter drone, speeding past the previous title...
Neuralink admits patient’s brain implant is partially ‘retracted’
Neuralink quietly published an update earlier this week on the first patient to receive its experimental brain computer interface (BCI),...
The World Video Game Hall of Fame announces its 2024 inductees
There are a lot of great video games, but only a select few are considered pivotal enough to earn a...
