India Just Launched Its First Spacecraft
Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk may have thought they had the galactic market covered with Blue Origin and SpaceX, but they just got a new …
Watch Mercury Cross in Front of the Sun
Click:electric three wheeler tricycle manufacturer china Mercury crossed in front of the rising sun on Monday morning, a rare event seen from Earth only 13 …
Why the Cincinnati Gorilla’s Death Has Conservationists Upset
Not all animals are created equal in the conservation world. That’s part of why some groups are upset over the shooting of a gorilla in …
No, the Apollo 10 Astronauts Didn’t Hear ‘Alien Music’ Behind the Moon
There are two ways to try to get attention on the science blogs and in the space nerd circuit: One, claim that there’s a deep, …
SpaceX Successfully Lands a Rocket on a Drone Ship, Again
Elon Musk’s Space X landed its drone rocket on a platform in the Atlantic Ocean, the second successful attempt of this type in the company’s …
Honey Nut Cheerios Removes Mascot to Spotlight Declining Bee Population
The small, cheerful mascot for Honey Nut Cheerios has temporarily disappeared from packaging and ads for the cereal in in Canada, an effort to raise …
Americans are Becoming Shorter Compared to Other Nationalities
Americans have, on average, become shorter, compared to their peers around the globe, a new study has found. In 1914, American men ranked third tallest …
Today Is International Tiger Day. Here’s Why That Matters
There are many days every year meant to recognize various causes—from Arbor Day to the upcoming Earth Overshoot Day. International Tiger Day—celebrated on July 29—is …
5 Things Wrong With Your Deodorant
You wouldn’t swallow a spoonful of toxic cosmetic ingredients. But in some ways, smearing them under your arms in the form of deodorant or antiperspirant …
Yes, There Is Life in Space—Deal With It
No one has ever discovered life in space, and given the enormity of the universe and our tiny, modest place in it, it’s entirely possible …