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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 Large Hadron Collider Just Discovered a Brand-New Particle

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

NASA Astronaut Says SpaceX Crew Dragon Looked “Awesome” During Spacewalk

"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

“Radioactive Gobstoppers” Could Stop the Next Nuclear Reactor Meltdown

"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

Fauci: Prepare for 100,000 Daily Cases, “Disturbing” Death Toll

"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

Scientists Are Baffled By a Bizarre Black Hole-Like Object

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

Facebook Built a VR Headset the Size of a Pair of Large Sunglasses

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

According to New Equations, a Mars Colony Would Need This Many People

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

Extremely Dubious Scientist Believes There’s Mushrooms and Lichen on Mars

"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

A Giant Star Appears to Have Winked Out of Existence

Astronomers are seriously confused.

By Dan Robitzski

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

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

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

NASA Pushes Back Mars Rover Launch Due to “Contamination Concern”

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

Scientists Are Worried This New Swine Flu Strain Could Cause Another Pandemic

"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

Someone Made a Perfume That Smells Like Outer Space

"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

Researchers: Findings Suggest Something Is Leaking Radiation in Europe

"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

Researchers Say You Can Improve Your Eyesight by Staring at This Specific Type of Light

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

A Shot of This Gene Editing Serum Appears to Prevent Heart Disease in Monkeys

"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

When Two Black Holes Collided, NASA Spotted Something Very Surprising

"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

China Is Providing a Controversial COVID-19 Vaccine to Its 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

Even With Insurance, the COVID Drug Remdesivir Is Shockingly Expensive

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

You Can Now Put Down a Reservation For This Hydrogen-Powered Pickup Truck

Does this Cybertruck competitor stand a chance?

By Victor Tangermann