Planets January 19, 2021 'Super puff' planet unlike any other found in deep space, could change how we explore the universe Scientists have confirmed the existence of a massive "super-puff" exoplanet, one that is as large as Jupiter but 10 times lighter and could change how humanity explores the universe.
UFOs January 18, 2021 UFO documents released by CIA are 'real-life X-Files,' expert says The CIA's decision to declassify more than three decades worth of UFO documents is a "real-life X-Files," according to one expert.
Sharks January 18, 2021 'Almost complete' 150M year-old shark discovered gives experts look into Earth's distant past Experts have discovered an "almost-complete" fossil of a 150-million-year-old shark in Germany, giving them a nearly unprecedented look into Earth's distant past.
Digging History January 15, 2021 Dire wolves from 'Game of Thrones' were real, but they went extinct because of this stunning reason "Game of Thrones" may have excited viewers with tales of dragons and fictional heroes and heroines, but one aspect of the show was real, according to a new study: dire wolves.
Planets January 15, 2021 NASA finds an alien planet with 3 suns NASA has discovered an exoplanet with three stars, one with a bizarre orbit that has left astronomers baffled.
TECH January 14, 2021 Programmer who could lose hundreds of millions in bitcoin shares 'painful memory' Stefan Thomas, the programmer who lost $260 million worth of bitcoin when he couldn't remember his password, said there's "no chance" he'll ever recoup his lost fortune, calling it a "painful memory."
Capitol Protests January 14, 2021 Zello confirms use of walkie-talkie app during Capitol riots, will 'ban all militia-related channels' Zello, the popular walkie-talkie app, has confirmed the use of the app during last week's Capitol riots and said it would "ban all militia-related channels."
AIR AND SPACE January 14, 2021 NASA finds there are fewer galaxies than first thought, leaving the possibility we're alone in the universe A mission from NASA has discovered there may be a lot fewer galaxies than initially believed, opening up the possibility humanity is alone in the universe.
Mars January 13, 2021 NASA Curiosity rover has spent 3,000 days on Mars — here are some of its greatest achievements NASA's Curiosity rover just celebrated its 3,000th day on Mars by taking a remarkable picture of the Red Planet.
NASA January 13, 2021 NASA helps cement plan to return to the moon Though NASA may have trouble returning to the moon by 2024, the U.S. space agency is doing what it can to eventually explore the lunar surface, announcing a formal partnership with Japan for the lunar Gateway.
Apps January 12, 2021 Telegram's popularity soaring after Capitol riots: What to know The secure California-based messaging app Signal may be surging in popularity in the wake of the U.S. Capitol riots, but another messaging app, Telegram, is also seeing a rise in users.
Planets January 12, 2021 'Super Earth': NASA discovers 10B year-old planet unlike any other in deep space A number of planets described as Super-Earths have been discovered in recent memory, but researchers have recently spotted one unlike any other found to date.
Jupiter January 12, 2021 Strange FM signal discovered coming from one of Jupiter's moons NASA recently extended the life of two of its planetary discovery missions, including the Juno mission to Jupiter. Now it's come to light Juno has discovered an FM signal emanating from one of the gas giant's moons, Ganymede.
Apps January 11, 2021 What to know about Signal, the secure messaging app that's surging in popularity In the wake of last week's riot at the U.S. Capitol that left several people dead and has prompted outrage across the nation, the messaging app Signal has surged in popularity as users look for alternatives to social networks.
Sharks January 11, 2021 New details revealed about Megalodon's shocking size: They ate their siblings in the womb Megalodon, the apex predator of the seas, was the largest shark to ever live, at nearly 60 feet in length. A recently published study suggests the massive shark reached its epic size because of oophagy: a kind of intrauterine cannibalism behavior.
America Together January 11, 2021 NASA is extending Mars and Jupiter missions, citing notable success Citing discoveries that have "produced exceptional science," NASA has decided to add years to two of its planetary science missions: the Jupiter Juno mission and the Mars InSight lander.
World War Two January 8, 2021 Jewish woman, 102, describes moment when a coffin emerged from neighbor Adolf Hitler's house A Jewish woman who revealed last year that she used to live next door to Adolf Hitler prior to World War II, has provided new details about the Nazi leader's life.
Spaceflight January 8, 2021 SpaceX completes first rocket launch of 2021, sending up communications satellite Following a very busy 2020 that saw it make a number of achievements, SpaceX completed its first rocket launch of 2021 on Thursday.
Planets January 7, 2021 Forget the Christmas Star: Mercury, Jupiter and Saturn will form rare 'triple conjunction' This weekend, Mercury will join Jupiter and Saturn in what is being dubbed as a "triple conjunction," as the three planets will be within a couple of degrees from one another in the night sky.
World War One January 6, 2021 WWI cannon found 4,000 miles away from where it was last fired A cannon used by the Germans during World War I has been discovered — nearly 4,000 miles away from where it was last fired.
Mammals January 6, 2021 'Sick,' 'desperate' mountain lion spotted in California town, could be 'dangerous' A "sick" and "desperate" mountain lion has been spotted in a small California town, leaving officials unsure why it has become weakened.
Ancient Rome January 5, 2021 Dozens of army camps from Ancient Rome discovered Archaeologists have uncovered dozens of 2,000-year-old army camps from Ancient Rome in Spain, according to a new study.
Astronomy January 4, 2021 First interstellar object discovered was alien technology, Harvard professor claims Despite pushback from some in the scientific community, one researcher at Harvard University is moving forward with the idea that the first interstellar object ever discovered is actually a piece of alien technology.
AIR AND SPACE January 1, 2021 2020 in review: Top space stories of the year The coronavirus pandemic has been the focal point for almost everyone on the planet in 2020, but there have been a number of achievements this year for those looking beyond Earth.
UFOs December 31, 2020 2020: A year of UFO news almost too strange to believe If 2019 was a big year for UFO coverage, 2020 may have been the best year ever.
US Army December 24, 2020 NORAD and Santa Claus: How the tracker got started Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. And NORAD has its eyes on him for the 65th straight year.
Reptiles December 24, 2020 16-foot crocodile nicknamed 'swamp king' was Earth’s terror millions of years ago An enormous 16-foot long crocodile nicknamed the "swamp king" that terrorized ancient waters a few million years ago has been identified.
Neptune December 24, 2020 Neptune's mysterious dark spot has reversed course and experts are baffled A massive dark storm on Neptune that was first spotted two years ago has suddenly changed directions, leaving experts without answers.
Wildfire December 24, 2020 Camp Pendleton-area evacuations underway as Creek Fire rages Evacuation orders were in effect at Camp Pendleton in California early Thursday as a wildfire in the area dubbed the Creek Fire grew to cover some 300 acres, according to a report.
Digging History December 23, 2020 New details unveiled about 57,000-year-old wolf pup discovered frozen solid A 57,000-year-old wolf pup perfectly preserved in permafrost is finally unlocking its secrets after it was discovered nearly four years ago.
