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Cybertruck-looking 'mobile aircraft carrier' developed in China can hide away and launch a 2-person flying car
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet published
A large road-based land vehicle can launch a two-person eVTO flying car that is stored in its trunk.
Scientists discover new kind of cartilage that looks like fat-filled 'Bubble Wrap'
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A new study describes a type of cartilage that may have been discovered, forgotten and found again at several points in history.
There's a speed limit to human thought — and it's ridiculously low
By Skyler Ware published
Human brains take in sensory data at more than 1 billion bits per second, but only process that information at a measly 10 bits per second, new research has found.
Mars rock samples may contain evidence of alien life, but can NASA get them back to Earth?
By Patrick Pester published
NASA will explore two different strategies for fetching Mars rocks collected by the Perseverance rover, and there's a chance these samples contain evidence of alien life.
'Red balloon' sprouts from baby's back due to birth defect
By Emily Cooke published
The newborn had a birth defect that left a gap in his lower spine, through which tissue pushed out and formed a giant, red, balloon-like structure.
Medieval crowns of Eastern European royalty hidden in cathedral wall since World War II finally recovered
By Kristina Killgrove published
A cache of precious metal regalia recently discovered in a Lithuanian cathedral sheds light on medieval royalty.
New NASA robot with X-ray vision will watch Earth 'breathing' from the moon
By Ben Turner published
NASA's LEXI instrument is set to land on the moon's surface sometime this month. Using X-ray sensors, the device will watch Earth's atmosphere "breathing out and breathing in" to uncover key space weather mysteries.
We finally know where the Yellowstone volcano will erupt next
By Stephanie Pappas published
A detailed look at Yellowstone's magma storage system finds that only one region is likely to host liquid magma in the long term.
NASA and Japan launch world's 1st wooden satellite into orbit. Here's why it could help solve a huge problem for our planet.
By Ben Turner last updated
NASA and Japan's space agency (JAXA) have officially launched the world's first wooden satellite into Earth orbit. The magnolia wood LignoSat is an attempt to make space junk biodegradable, potentially solving the growing problem of orbital debris.
Santa Ana winds: What is causing the deadly fires sweeping across Los Angeles?
By Pandora Dewan last updated
The Palisades and Eaton Fires have caused the most damage so far, spreading over 29,000 acres collectively.
2,700-year-old archaeological site in Jordan may be a biblical place visited by King David
By Owen Jarus published
Researchers think they have identified a biblical site known as Mahanaim, along with a residence that may have been used by the kings of Israel.
Looking for a fitness-orientated smartwatch with a bargain price tag? The Garmin Instinct 2 has just hit its lowest-ever price
By Rich Owen published
Deals One of our favorite rugged outdoor fitness trackers is under $180 at Walmart right now.
How to see 6 planets in 1 night all through January — and a bonus 7th planet in March
By Jamie Carter published
Worlds will align for a "planetary parade" in January, with four bright and easily visible to the naked eye. But an even better view arrives in February and March. Here's what you need to know.
800-mile-long 'DUNE' experiment could reveal the hidden dimensions of the universe
By Andrey Feldman published
A new underground facility called DUNE, which will accelerate particles for 800 miles between Illinois and South Dakota, could reveal the hidden dimensions of the universe, new research suggests.
Tularemia: The 'rabbit fever' that can fatally infect humans
By Emily Cooke published
Tularemia, or "rabbit fever," is an infectious disease that normally affects animals but can spread to humans, sometimes via tick and deer fly bites.
'Reanimated' herpes viruses lurking in the brain may link concussions and dementia
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A study using lab-made models of the brain suggests that a herpes virus may be a key link between concussions and dementia risk.
Woman hospitalized with heat stroke after using sauna for 45 minutes
By Emily Cooke published
In a rare medical case, a woman in her 70s was hospitalized with heat stroke after stretching in a sauna for 45 minutes.
Most of the atoms in your body left the Milky Way on a 'cosmic conveyor belt' long before you were born, new study reveals
By Harry Baker published
New research suggests that most of the atoms within the human body likely spent part of their lives drifting beyond the Milky Way on a cosmic "conveyor belt," before eventually returning to our galaxy.
Physicist claims to have solved the infamous 'grandfather paradox,' making time travel (theoretically) possible
By Andrey Feldman published
The grandfather paradox is just one of the thorny logical problems that arise with the concept of time travel. But one physicist says he has resolved them.
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