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Physicists at the Large Hadron Collider just discovered a new type of subatomic particle that's made entirely of charm quarks.
Physics

The bizarre new particle is all charm. Get it?

By Dan Robitzski

NASA astronauts Chris Cassidy and Bob Behnken got a tremendous view during their spacewalk on Monday. "Not bad for a view while working."
Crew Dragon

"It was just awesome to be able to look back and snap a picture."

By Victor Tangermann

Researchers are hoping that tiny graphite-coated balls of uranium could revolutionize and bring back nuclear energy production to the United States.
Nuclear Fusion

"When you start with a reactor that can’t melt, your safety case completely changes."

By Victor Tangermann

Dr. Anthony Fauci warns that unless the U.S. government gets its act together, the country could see 100,000 new coronavirus cases every day.
Developments

"I'm not satisfied with what's going on because we're going in the wrong direction."

By Dan Robitzski

A bizarre celestial object too big to be a neutron star but too small for a black hole could undo the rules astrophysicsts use to understand the universe.
Physics

It could be a black hole, a neutron star, or something entirely new.

By Dan Robitzski

A team researchers at Facebook have created a virtual reality headset that's not much larger than a (bulky) pair of sunglasses.
Virtual Reality

The green-and-black display is extremely cyberpunk.

By Victor Tangermann

A new mathematical model predicts that a self-sustaining colony on Mars could succeed with just 110 settlers working together.
Mars

The first Mars settlement could thrive with fewer people than expected.

By Dan Robitzski

Scientists have yet to find any evidence of life on another planet.But that hasn't stopped some rogue scientists from making outlandish claims.
Science & Energy

"I feel like these guys have just poisoned the whole field."

By Victor Tangermann

When astronomers went to update their models for a giant, bright star, they instead found an empty space where it used to be.
Science & Energy

Astronomers are seriously confused.

By Dan Robitzski

A Genealogy Website Led to a Suspected Killer’s Arrest. Here’s What We Know.
Genetics

That's good news. But we've got a few ethical questions.

By Sarah Marquart

NASA just delayed the launch date for its Mars rover, Perseverance. But barring any future delays, the mission should still go off without a hitch.
Science & Energy

Thankfully, the mission had some built-in flexibility.

By Dan Robitzski

Scientists have discovered a swine flu virus that has the potential to mutate and be transmitted to and eventually between humans.
Science & Energy

"We just do not know a pandemic is going to occur until the damn thing occurs."

By Victor Tangermann

Omega Ingredients, a UK-based natural flavors company for the food and beverages industry, has created a fragrance that it claims smells like outer space.
Science & Energy

"We've all had Space Ice Cream...this takes it a step further."

By Victor Tangermann

Radiation sensors recently identified a harmless-but-significant leak, likely from a nuclear power plant, in east Europe.
Energy

"These are certainly nuclear fission products, most likely from a civil source."

By Dan Robitzski

Researchers say they have found that exposing the human eye at deep red light for three minutes a day could improve declining eyesight.
Science & Energy

We could "recharge" our eyes' batteries by staring into a modified flashlight for three minutes a day.

By Victor Tangermann

A gene-hacking serum nullified two genes linked to heart health in monkeys. If it works in humans, it could mean a future with no heart disease.
Gene Editing

"This could be the cure for heart disease."

By Dan Robitzski

Researchers found an incredibly rare explosion that they think was caused by two black holes merging while orbiting an even larger one.
Science & Energy

"This detection is extremely exciting," said a NASA astrophysicist.

By Dan Robitzski

Chinese officials may start administering an early candidate for a COVID-19 vaccine to China's military. Early trials showed it had limited efficacy.
Military

"Their bet is that even a partially protective COVID vaccine is going to be sufficient to restore confidence and restart economic activity."

By Victor Tangermann

Gilead Sciences, the pharmaceutical company behind the COVID-19 drug remdesivir, just announced how much it plans to charge for the antiviral medication.
Viruses

The raw materials for a course of treatment cost only $10 — but they're selling it for $3,120.

By Dan Robitzski

Tesla competitor Nikola Motors has started taking reservations for its upcoming Badger electric and hydrogen-powered pickup truck.
Advanced Transport

Does this Cybertruck competitor stand a chance?

By Victor Tangermann