How Do Astronauts Escape When a Space Launch Goes Wrong?
On May 27, NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley are expected to become the first humans to ride a Dragon. The two astronauts will…
This AI Maestro Wants to Serenade You
But that’s only a prelude to the company’s ultimate ambition: providing meaningful musical experiences. Sheppard says that his biggest thrills as a composer come when…
Astronomers Detect a Suspiciously Shaped Galaxy Lurking in The Very Early Universe
Around 13.8 billion years ago, somehow the Universe popped into existence. But it didn’t come fully equipped. At some point, the first stars formed, and…
Good News, We Can Activate The Cells That Keep Our Muscles From Wasting Away After 30
Unfortunately, for those of us approaching or beyond 30 years of age – this is the point our muscles start to basically shrink away. You…
Today’s Cartoon: Alien Algorithm
Wednesday, May 20, 2020. By Lars Kenseth, with cartooncollections.com. The Department of Defense isn’t admitting that aliens exist, but apparently they don’t mind if you…
How Does a Virus Spread in Cities? It’s a Problem of Scale
The people who design and build cities have a saying, or they used to: The mistakes of the planners are inherited by the health department….
How To Switch iPhones & Transfer Data Without Losing a Thing
Losing all the stuff on your phone used to be no big deal a decade ago. These days, it’s practically a Netflix horror movie plot….
Phone Towers Are Being Vandalised in NZ, And The Reason Rhymes With ‘Shmonspiracy’
Cell phone towers across New Zealand are being set on fire and authorities believe the attacks are linked to the increasing proliferation of conspiracy theories…
Breathtaking New Images Show What Could Be The Turbulent Birth of a Giant Planet
A swirling, twisted cloud of dust and gas over 530 light-years away isn’t just a tumultuous wonder. It’s a new piece of the puzzle as…
Wild Study Suggests Human Beards Evolved to Absorb Punches to The Head
Unique among the great apes, human males are able to grow impressive lengths of wiry hair from their jaw, cheeks, and upper lip. Sure, it…