Astronaut Buzz Aldrin received the first shot of the coronavirus vaccine just days before his 91st birthday, and he urged more Americans to follow his example. Aldrin thanked the many people involved … [Read more...] about Buzz Aldrin receives first COVID-19 shot, urges Americans to vaccinate ‘as soon as possible’
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‘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.The planet, known … [Read more...] about ‘Super puff’ planet unlike any other found in deep space, could change how we explore the universe
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.Nick Pope, a former employee and UFO investigator for Britain's … [Read more...] about UFO documents released by CIA are ‘real-life X-Files,’ expert says
‘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.The study, published in the scientific … [Read more...] about ‘Almost complete’ 150M year-old shark discovered gives experts look into Earth’s distant past
Direwolves 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.According to research … [Read more...] about Direwolves from ‘Game of Thrones’ were real, but they went extinct because of this stunning reason
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.The planet, known as KOI-5Ab was discovered in 2009 by NASA's Kepler space telescope, but … [Read more...] about NASA finds an alien planet with 3 suns
Photo of Nevada mountain lion sparks ‘Where’s Waldo?’ moment
Nevada's mountain lions often use the strategy of waiting patiently to ambush their prey.And since some can reach up to 180 pounds, the big cats are usually not too difficult to spot.Or are they?The … [Read more...] about Photo of Nevada mountain lion sparks ‘Where’s Waldo?’ moment
Minneapolis hikers surprised by frozen caveman sculpture
Hikers were surprised on Thursday to find a frozen caveman beside the trails of a Minneapolis park, according to reports. The "Ice Man" sculpture stands beside two trails in Theodore Wirth Park, … [Read more...] about Minneapolis hikers surprised by frozen caveman sculpture
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.The New Horizons mission, which yielded the … [Read more...] about NASA finds there are fewer galaxies than first thought, leaving the possibility we’re alone in the universe
Scientists discover new bat species in Africa with pumpkin-orange body: ‘The color is just phenomenal’
Scientists on Wednesday announced the discovery of a new bat species in Africa that has a striking mix of fiery orange and black colors, according to reports.The new Halloween-hued bat, Myotis … [Read more...] about Scientists discover new bat species in Africa with pumpkin-orange body: ‘The color is just phenomenal’