A new species of bee fly has been named after the Night King on “Game of Thrones,” BBC News reported. It gets its name from its peculiar appearance and behaviors, reminding us of unique insect characteristics. […]
The Pentagon has debriefed three more senators on alleged naval encounters with UFOs, POLITICO reported recently. The existence of both simple and intelligent life beyond Earth has been a subject of conjecture for centuries. Scientifically speaking, what are the odds? […]
The miniseries Chernobyl is breaking streaming and ratings records for HBO, “Forbes” reported. Chernobyl tells the tale of the nuclear reactor meltdown and explosion in Pripyat in 1986. But how did the real-life incident happen? […]
Recent samples of deep ocean marine life contain tiny pieces of plastic, NPR reported. Aquatic species at those depths include some eaten by humans. How much trouble does Earth’s largest ecosystem—and our food supply—face? […]
A U.S. Army soldier survived a 70-foot drop into Kilauea at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, according to Hawaii News Now. After crossing a safety rail to get a better look at the volcano rim, the ground gave way under him and he fell to a ledge below. Hawaii’s volcanic features range from awe-inspiring to deadly. […]
Scientists are searching for 664 cubes of uranium developed by Nazis during World War II, the popular physics site Phys.org reported recently. The cubes are the result of unsuccessful efforts by German scientists to build a nuclear reactor. How far on the nuclear fuel cycle did they get? […]
NASA and other scientists have begun training simulations to plan for asteroids colliding with Earth, according to Space.com. Scenarios have been developed that would grant us eight years’ warning to avert a disaster. As we look at the asteroid belt, it holds many mysteries, threats, and fascinating facets. […]
New scientific tool decodes brain signals intended for body’s speech-related movements and turns them into computerized speech, as reported by Axios. While the device has limitations, it’s a step forward in helping those who have lost the ability to speak. However, neural imaging is often misunderstood. […]
Sir Patrick Stewart has returned to his most iconic role as a new “Star Trek” TV series began filming last week, ScreenRant reported. The iconic science fiction franchise has spawned over a dozen feature films and several television series since its inception in the 1960s by creator Gene Roddenberry. One of “Star Trek’s” best-known subjects is that of parallel universes. […]
The helium hydride ion (HeH+), possibly the first molecule in existence, has been discovered in space, according to an article by CNN. Believed to be formed by the first chemical reaction of the big bang, helium hydride has long been hypothesized but only recently located in outer space. How are molecules made? […]
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