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Pentagon's UFO report 'supports' Oumuamua alien theory
There's been a lot of talk about UFOs being treated as a reality lately. Congress even ordered a special Pentagon team to deliver an unclassified report on UFOs before the end of June.
There's been a lot of talk about UFOs being treated as a reality lately. Congress even ordered a special Pentagon team to deliver an unclassified report on UFOs before the end of June.
Turkey fights back against 'sea snot' invasion
Turkey has been hit by a plague of "sea snot" that is covering much of its Sea of Marmara with a thick layer of mucus-like sludge. And the gunk isn't just gross it's also smothering animals underwater.
Turkey has been hit by a plague of "sea snot" that is covering much of its Sea of Marmara with a thick layer of mucus-like sludge. And the gunk isn't just gross it's also smothering animals underwater.
NASA's new moon rocket: how it works
The unmanned mission would orbit the moon a few times, testing the system and paving the way for a manned mission to the moon in 2023.
The unmanned mission would orbit the moon a few times, testing the system and paving the way for a manned mission to the moon in 2023.
Why “survival of the fittest” is wrong
Frans de Waal has studied the behavior of primates for five decades. Some of his many important observations center around the evolution of morality and just how much we have in common with the animal
Frans de Waal has studied the behavior of primates for five decades. Some of his many important observations center around the evolution of morality and just how much we have in common with the animal
Top 10 products that were banned after people died
These products weren't just bad for business, they were bad for everyone. For this list, we’re looking at products that were recalled or outright banned due to tragic circumstances.
These products weren't just bad for business, they were bad for everyone. For this list, we’re looking at products that were recalled or outright banned due to tragic circumstances.
NASA's new tool for finding Earth-killing asteroids
One of the biggest risks facing humanity right now is the fact that we don't know if a massive asteroid is on its way to kill all life on Earth. This is because space is so big that even huge asteroids are almost impossible to spot.
One of the biggest risks facing humanity right now is the fact that we don't know if a massive asteroid is on its way to kill all life on Earth. This is because space is so big that even huge asteroids are almost impossible to spot.
Powerful new COVID vaccine undergoing final trials
A powerful new COVID-19 vaccine from Novavax uses a different approach from previous vaccines and has been found to work well in more than 90 percent of tested individuals.
A powerful new COVID-19 vaccine from Novavax uses a different approach from previous vaccines and has been found to work well in more than 90 percent of tested individuals.
Explainer - What causes corruption?
Ancient cultures wanted to appease the gods with sacrifices. Today, massive bribes are paid to secure undue advantages - for example building contracts. But corruption is economically damaging, expensive, and poisons social morale.
Ancient cultures wanted to appease the gods with sacrifices. Today, massive bribes are paid to secure undue advantages - for example building contracts. But corruption is economically damaging, expensive, and poisons social morale.
El Salvador plans Bitcoin mines fueled by geothermal energy
After becoming the world's first country to recognize bitcoin as legal tender Wednesday, El Salvador plans to build bitcoin mining factories that use geothermal energy from beneath its volcanoes, according Reuters.
After becoming the world's first country to recognize bitcoin as legal tender Wednesday, El Salvador plans to build bitcoin mining factories that use geothermal energy from beneath its volcanoes, according Reuters.
Why Iranian Navy ships entering the Atlantic is a big deal
Two ships of the Iranian Navy have rounded the southern tip of Africa, becoming the first Iranian Navy ships ever to enter the Atlantic Ocean. This comes just days after Iran's largest navy ship caught fire and sank.
Two ships of the Iranian Navy have rounded the southern tip of Africa, becoming the first Iranian Navy ships ever to enter the Atlantic Ocean. This comes just days after Iran's largest navy ship caught fire and sank.
What is climate justice?
Climate change itself is neither fair nor unfair. But some people bear more responsibility for it than others, and some people will feel its impact more strongly than others. Who's to blame? Is there a fair path to climate justice?
Climate change itself is neither fair nor unfair. But some people bear more responsibility for it than others, and some people will feel its impact more strongly than others. Who's to blame? Is there a fair path to climate justice?
FBI tricked international cartels into using 'encrypted' phones
The world's police forces recently arrested hundreds of suspects across the globe after three years of listening in on an app that was supposed to be the most securely encrypted app in the world.
The world's police forces recently arrested hundreds of suspects across the globe after three years of listening in on an app that was supposed to be the most securely encrypted app in the world.
Why do big creatures live longer?
Scientists have observed that in nature, all things scale with size in a way that is mathematically predictable.Similar scaling laws hold for things like growth and lifespan. As theoretical physicist Geoffrey
Scientists have observed that in nature, all things scale with size in a way that is mathematically predictable.Similar scaling laws hold for things like growth and lifespan. As theoretical physicist Geoffrey
Snowden says Biden was 'deeply involved' in E.U. spy scandal
Danish media say that the Danish spy agency helped the U.S. to spy on powerful people and politicians in Western Europe from 2012 to 2014. And the famous NSA whistleblower, Edward Snowden, says U.S.
Danish media say that the Danish spy agency helped the U.S. to spy on powerful people and politicians in Western Europe from 2012 to 2014. And the famous NSA whistleblower, Edward Snowden, says U.S.
Fears Lake Kivu could experience limnic eruption
After an eruption at the Democratic Republic of Congo's Mount Nyiragongo volcano, there are fears that a 'limnic eruption' could occur at a nearby lake, spewing out suffocating gas, Reuters reports.
After an eruption at the Democratic Republic of Congo's Mount Nyiragongo volcano, there are fears that a 'limnic eruption' could occur at a nearby lake, spewing out suffocating gas, Reuters reports.
Mud volcano still producing mud flow after 15 years
Fifteen years after scalding mud and gas first burst from the ground in Sidoarjo, in eastern Java, the flow of foul-smelling mud shows no signs of stopping, according to Channel News Asia.The mud now covers an area of more than 6.
Fifteen years after scalding mud and gas first burst from the ground in Sidoarjo, in eastern Java, the flow of foul-smelling mud shows no signs of stopping, according to Channel News Asia.The mud now covers an area of more than 6.
Microsoft President: Laws are needed against A.I. in surveillance
Brad Smith says the dystopian nightmare described in "1984" might soon be reality if laws are not made urgently to guard against A.I. in surveillance technology.
Brad Smith says the dystopian nightmare described in "1984" might soon be reality if laws are not made urgently to guard against A.I. in surveillance technology.
How some Brood X cicadas are infected with fungus
Thousands of Brood X periodic cicadas could be playing host to a fungus that turns them into spore-shedding "fungal gardens" and transforms their behavior, according to The Washington Post.The cicadas will emerge in the U.S.
Thousands of Brood X periodic cicadas could be playing host to a fungus that turns them into spore-shedding "fungal gardens" and transforms their behavior, according to The Washington Post.The cicadas will emerge in the U.S.
Report: space station is part of China's plan to dominate space
The U.S. Director of National Intelligence says China's upcoming space station poses a threat to America's space leadership.
The U.S. Director of National Intelligence says China's upcoming space station poses a threat to America's space leadership.
China using online 'influencers' to spread COVID lies
China is paying foreign collaborators to spread its disinformation in target countries, and these collaborators are often so-called "influencers" with many followers on social media platforms like Twitter.
China is paying foreign collaborators to spread its disinformation in target countries, and these collaborators are often so-called "influencers" with many followers on social media platforms like Twitter.
How has the pandemic altered our consumer behavior?
With barbers' shops closed during the pandemic, people took matters into their own hands -causing a huge surge in hair-clipper sales. It's a similar story with computer equipment for people working from home.
With barbers' shops closed during the pandemic, people took matters into their own hands -causing a huge surge in hair-clipper sales. It's a similar story with computer equipment for people working from home.
How Pfizer and BioNTech made history with their vaccine
Wondering how Pfizer and partner BioNTech developed a Covid-19 vaccine in record time without compromising safety? Dr Bill Gruber explains the process from start to finish.
Wondering how Pfizer and partner BioNTech developed a Covid-19 vaccine in record time without compromising safety? Dr Bill Gruber explains the process from start to finish.
China's digital currency is every dictator's dream
China banned cryptocurrencies on Tuesday, 19 May. The ban forbids any financial institutions and payment companies from doing business related to cryptocurrencies.
China banned cryptocurrencies on Tuesday, 19 May. The ban forbids any financial institutions and payment companies from doing business related to cryptocurrencies.
How Israel's Iron Dome missile system works
Over the past few days, Palestinian militants have reacted to recent events by firing thousands of rockets into Israel from Gaza. Israel had managed to shoot down many of these rockets with its Iron Dome missile-defense system.
Over the past few days, Palestinian militants have reacted to recent events by firing thousands of rockets into Israel from Gaza. Israel had managed to shoot down many of these rockets with its Iron Dome missile-defense system.
The sources of Taiwan's Covid-19 outbreak
Last year, Taiwan went more than 250 days without reporting any locally transmitted cases of COVID-19, according to CNN. However as of Wednesday morning, May 19, it had 1,119 active cases, according to Taiwan's Central News Agency.
Last year, Taiwan went more than 250 days without reporting any locally transmitted cases of COVID-19, according to CNN. However as of Wednesday morning, May 19, it had 1,119 active cases, according to Taiwan's Central News Agency.
Greenland ice sheet caught in feedback loop, melting fast
A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the U.S. claims that the massive Greenland ice sheet is on the brink of a major tipping point.
A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the U.S. claims that the massive Greenland ice sheet is on the brink of a major tipping point.
We could need ten years to stop any asteroid hitting Earth
If an Earth-bound asteroid was seen with only six months' warning, a group of scientists from NASA and other space agencies has concluded that no-one could do anything to stop it hitting the planet, according to Business Insider.
If an Earth-bound asteroid was seen with only six months' warning, a group of scientists from NASA and other space agencies has concluded that no-one could do anything to stop it hitting the planet, according to Business Insider.
SpaceX files to blast Starship into orbit with 'Super Heavy'
SpaceX has filed plans to launch its huge Super Heavy booster together with its Starship spaceship, as part of the first orbital test of the Starship.
SpaceX has filed plans to launch its huge Super Heavy booster together with its Starship spaceship, as part of the first orbital test of the Starship.
India's 'vanity project' proceeds despite Covid crisis
Many Indians are horrified that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is rebuilding the Indian capital's historic center during the Covid pandemic. The 1.8-billion-dollar revamp has sparked heated debate among politicians, architects and heritage experts.
Many Indians are horrified that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is rebuilding the Indian capital's historic center during the Covid pandemic. The 1.8-billion-dollar revamp has sparked heated debate among politicians, architects and heritage experts.
Roman elite soldier died a hero during Pompeii's cataclysm
Scientists studied the entombed remains of villagers and a soldier on the beach of a coastal village in Italy, and realized the soldier was part of an elite force that joined in a rescue mission to evacuate civilians trapped on a beach beneath the...
Scientists studied the entombed remains of villagers and a soldier on the beach of a coastal village in Italy, and realized the soldier was part of an elite force that joined in a rescue mission to evacuate civilians trapped on a beach beneath the...
Mexico City is sinking fast and it can't be stopped
Mexico City is a massive expanse of a city, and it's infamous for being the most populous metropolis in North America. This massive city is sinking fast under its own weight, and has already sunk too low to be saved.
Mexico City is a massive expanse of a city, and it's infamous for being the most populous metropolis in North America. This massive city is sinking fast under its own weight, and has already sunk too low to be saved.
Chinese rocket crashes back to Earth
Remnants of the Chinese Long March 5B rocket that was launched last month have crashed back down to Earth and into the Indian Ocean at a speed of around 4.8 miles per second, according to Reuters.
Remnants of the Chinese Long March 5B rocket that was launched last month have crashed back down to Earth and into the Indian Ocean at a speed of around 4.8 miles per second, according to Reuters.
How China used iPhone hack in Uyghur genocide
MIT analyzed the infamous Chaos hack that targeted iPhones and found evidence suggesting the Chinese government is using civilian hacking competitions to find new hacks for its strategic hacking program saying that China seemed to have used such ...
MIT analyzed the infamous Chaos hack that targeted iPhones and found evidence suggesting the Chinese government is using civilian hacking competitions to find new hacks for its strategic hacking program saying that China seemed to have used such ...
What makes your smartphone smart?
Smartphones couldn't exist without rare earths. They cause it to vibrate, for example, and display vivid colors. So rare earth elements are in huge demand worldwide. But mining them is difficult and bad for the environment, and reserves are finite.
Smartphones couldn't exist without rare earths. They cause it to vibrate, for example, and display vivid colors. So rare earth elements are in huge demand worldwide. But mining them is difficult and bad for the environment, and reserves are finite.
Chinese smart TV collecting user data
A Chinese analytics company has been collecting personal data from Skyworth-brand smart TVs without users' consent, scanning their Wi-Fi every 10 minutes and uploading information, according to Protocol.
A Chinese analytics company has been collecting personal data from Skyworth-brand smart TVs without users' consent, scanning their Wi-Fi every 10 minutes and uploading information, according to Protocol.
Giant Chinese rocket's pieces to rain down on Earth, again
The 30 meter-tall core of a Chinese rocket is tumbling wildly through low-Earth orbit and could crash anywhere on Earth in the coming days.
The 30 meter-tall core of a Chinese rocket is tumbling wildly through low-Earth orbit and could crash anywhere on Earth in the coming days.
Mexico overpass collapse kills 24 people
At least 24 people have died as a result of an overpass collapsing in Mexico City, according to the New York Times.Occurring at 10:22 p.m.
At least 24 people have died as a result of an overpass collapsing in Mexico City, according to the New York Times.Occurring at 10:22 p.m.
Who constitutes the middle class exactly?
The middle class often stands for growth and stability in a society. But there is still no universal definition, due to differing bases of analysis. Is purchasing power a better indicator than income? We check the facts.
The middle class often stands for growth and stability in a society. But there is still no universal definition, due to differing bases of analysis. Is purchasing power a better indicator than income? We check the facts.
Explainer: What is the Higgs Boson?
All matter is made of atoms. The nuclei of atoms consist of protons and neutrons. These protons and neutrons are, in turn, composed of subatomic particles, including up and down quarks, and force carriers.
All matter is made of atoms. The nuclei of atoms consist of protons and neutrons. These protons and neutrons are, in turn, composed of subatomic particles, including up and down quarks, and force carriers.
Gene-hacked mosquitoes released in Florida
Biotech company Oxitec will this week begin controversially releasing half a billion "gene-hacked" mosquitoes along the Florida Keys in an experiment designed to kill off the islands' pest population, according to Futurism.
Biotech company Oxitec will this week begin controversially releasing half a billion "gene-hacked" mosquitoes along the Florida Keys in an experiment designed to kill off the islands' pest population, according to Futurism.
Indonesian submarine found on sea bed
The Indonesian navy submarine KRI Nanggala 402 has been found split into three pieces on the ocean floor off the coast of Bali, officials say.
The Indonesian navy submarine KRI Nanggala 402 has been found split into three pieces on the ocean floor off the coast of Bali, officials say.