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Over 30 years after it blew up, astronomers finally spotted the cosmic wreckage — a neutron star hidden in a dense cloud of dust — of a famous supernova.
Science & Energy

Astronomers Just Found the Wreckage Cloud From a 1987 Supernova

Finally, scientists found the famous explosion's hidden debris.

By Dan Robitzski

A new study of the effects of dimethyltryptamine (DMT), the psychoactive ingredient in ayahuasca, could help us finally understand consciousness.
Neuroscience and Brain

Research: DMT’s Effects on Brainwaves Could Explain Consciousness

"It’s like dreaming but with your eyes open."

By Kristin Houser

In order to make robots more effective at their jobs, scientists suggest programming them with an inate fear of their own deaths.
Robotics

To Make Robots Perform Better, Make Them Constantly Fear Death

This is grim.

By Dan Robitzski

An entomologist claims rover photos show life on Mars in the form of both living and fossilized insects, but the evidence is far from convincing.
Mars

Professor Claims to Have Discovered Insect-Like Life on Mars

"There has been and still is life on Mars."

By Kristin Houser

A private orbital systems company is developing the "Dream Chaser," a sleek reusable spacecraft, which NASA will test to shuttle cargo to the Space Station.
NASA

NASA Will Test Beautiful Spaceship That Looks Like Space Shuttle

This sleek machine could ferry cargo to the Moon's orbit and back.

By Victor Tangermann

A wave of questionable startups claim they can test your DNA and make complicated predictions about your personality and health. Experts say it's hogwash.
DNA

“Like Horoscope Readings!”: The Scammy World of DNA Test Startups

They claim to scan your genetic code for everything from physical features to personality traits. The only problem? Experts say it's a complete scam.

By Dan Robitzski

A team of scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine placed humans in "suspended animation" for the first time.
Developments

Scientists Place Humans in “Suspended Animation” for First Time

They cool your body — and replace your blood with an ice-cold salt solution.

By Victor Tangermann

A group of scientists are suggesting that supermassive black holes at the center of galaxies are surrounded by, and devour, much smaller "baby black holes."
Science & Energy

Baby Black Holes May be Orbiting Supermassive Black Holes

Scientists suspect that these black holes are constantly devouring one another.

By Victor Tangermann

NASA scientists found evidence that ribose, a key sugar in genetic molecules, may have come to earth through the impacts of meteorites.
Evolution

NASA Says It Found Building Blocks of Life in Fallen Meteorites

The lead researcher says the discovery could reveal the "origin of life."

By Dan Robitzski

People are creating realistic avatars of celebrities or their own exes and having sex with them in virtual reality, raising issues of consent and privacy.
3D Printing

People Are Selling 3D Virtual Sex Models of Celebs, Exes

A booming marketplace already exists for 3D models of celebrities like Emilia Clarke and Emma Watson.

By Dan Robitzski

A new report quotes a yet-unpublished email Musk sent out to SpaceX employees, in which he apologizes for smoking weed with Rogan.
Elon Musk

Elon Musk Apologized to SpaceX Employees After Smoking Weed

In a newly-leaked email, Musk admitted that it was "not wise" to spark up with Joe Rogan.

By Victor Tangermann

A professor speculating about simulation theory suggests that ghosts and other paranormal sightings could be signs that our simulated reality is glitching.
Science & Energy

Computer Scientist: Ghosts Could Be Sign Universe Is Simulated

"Where are the edges?"

By Dan Robitzski

Heliogen's new solar oven can focus sunlight and reach temperatures high enough to manufacture steel and cement without any fossil fuels.
Solar Power

Bill Gates-Funded Startup Unveils “Holy Grail” of Solar Energy

That's a quarter the temperature of the surface of the Sun.

By Dan Robitzski

A bioethicist argues that making gene-hacked designer babies is not only possible but ethically responsible, if it means eradicated diseases.
Gene Editing

Bioethicist Argues That We Need a CRISPR Baby Industry ASAP

"The human germline is by no means perfect."

By Dan Robitzski

A man removed a GPS tracker he found on his car, but because it belonged to police, they were able to search his house for the "stolen" device.
Future Society

Cops Charge Man With Theft For “Stealing” Their Secret GPS Tracker

If you pry a police GPS tracker off your car, should they be able to charge you with theft?

By Kristin Houser

Astronomers are finding that the 122 satellites SpaceX has launched so far are already ruining the night sky, showing up as bright trails in observations.
Science & Energy

Astronomers: SpaceX’s Satellites Are Blocking View of Stars

"Rather depressing… This is not cool!"

By Victor Tangermann

NASA found a weak supermassive black hole in the Phoenix Cluster billions of light years away that is not strong enough to stop stars from forming.
Science & Energy

NASA Finds Supermassive Black Hole Birthing Stars at “Furious Rate”

It's surrounded by trillions of Suns' worth of hot gas — and churning out stars 500 times faster than the Milky Way.

By Victor Tangermann

A blind man who went through brain surgery to get outfitted with a new bionic eye says he can see some things for the first time in years.
RX and Medicine

A Man’s New Bionic Eye Lets Him See After an Accident Blinded Him

What looks like everyday sunglasses is actually a camera linked to a brain implant.

By Dan Robitzski

New NASA research found that Neptune has two moons that are locked in a strange orbital dance in order to "maintain the peace."
Science & Energy

NASA: Neptune’s Moons “Dance” to Avoid Smashing Into Each Other

This video is eerily beautiful.

By Kristin Houser

In 2018, China completed more successful orbital launches than any other nation for the first time, and it's on track to hold 2019's record, too.
Off-World

China Now Launches More Orbital Rockets Than Any Other Country

The country successfully launched six more orbital missions than the U.S. in 2018.

By Victor Tangermann