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Astronomers find 'spider stars' that devour their companions
Astronomers have discovered a new type of "spider star" violent pulsars that shred material from companion stars, LiveScience reports.
Astronomers have discovered a new type of "spider star" violent pulsars that shred material from companion stars, LiveScience reports.
'Heat blob' contributing to sea ice loss in Arctic
An underwater "heat blob" from the Atlantic is exacerbating the warming of the Arctic Ocean and contributing to the rapid disappearance of Arctic sea ice, according to a study published in the journal Nature Climate Change.
An underwater "heat blob" from the Atlantic is exacerbating the warming of the Arctic Ocean and contributing to the rapid disappearance of Arctic sea ice, according to a study published in the journal Nature Climate Change.
What we know about the redesigned Air Force One
The presidential fleet is getting an upgrade with two modern Boeing 747s to serve as Air Force One.Though former U.S. president Donald Trump changed the plane's color scheme and claims he shaved US$1.
The presidential fleet is getting an upgrade with two modern Boeing 747s to serve as Air Force One.Though former U.S. president Donald Trump changed the plane's color scheme and claims he shaved US$1.
Saildrone: Solar and wind-powered vessel sets sail to map the ocean floor
A Bay Area startup that builds autonomous ocean data collecting vessels launches its largest ship this week, the Saildrone Surveyor.
A Bay Area startup that builds autonomous ocean data collecting vessels launches its largest ship this week, the Saildrone Surveyor.
Paris plans to make itself even more beautiful
The city of Paris is famous for its beautiful architecture, urban design, and landscape architecture. This attention to intelligent design has made the city one of the top destinations for the world's richest tourists and their holiday spending.
The city of Paris is famous for its beautiful architecture, urban design, and landscape architecture. This attention to intelligent design has made the city one of the top destinations for the world's richest tourists and their holiday spending.
NASA extends Juno's mission through 2025 to explore Jupiter's moons and rings
NASA has extended the mission of its Juno spacecraft exploring Jupiter to 2025, the space agency announced in a press release on Jan. 13.
NASA has extended the mission of its Juno spacecraft exploring Jupiter to 2025, the space agency announced in a press release on Jan. 13.
What if humanity could leave the Universe?
In this video, Unveiled unpicks the Transcension Hypothesis. It's a theory about the true nature of reality... It's one possible answer to the Fermi Paradox... and it could change the way you look at EVERYTHING!
In this video, Unveiled unpicks the Transcension Hypothesis. It's a theory about the true nature of reality... It's one possible answer to the Fermi Paradox... and it could change the way you look at EVERYTHING!
Giant prehistoric 'prawns' developed night-vision eyes
The many species of radiodonta share a similar body layout resembling elongated prawns with cone-shaped teeth arranged in a circle around the mouth.
The many species of radiodonta share a similar body layout resembling elongated prawns with cone-shaped teeth arranged in a circle around the mouth.
Coronavirus variants: what you need to know
Last year, Covid-19 spread around the world, sending millions of people into lockdown as health services struggled to cope. The surge in new variants of the virus has prompted fresh questions and concerns.
Last year, Covid-19 spread around the world, sending millions of people into lockdown as health services struggled to cope. The surge in new variants of the virus has prompted fresh questions and concerns.
Engineers fix ice station amid risk of ice calving
Amid fears that the structure might meet a catastrophic end when the ice it stands on breaks off into the ocean, a small party of engineers has reopened the UK's Halley research station in the Antarctic.
Amid fears that the structure might meet a catastrophic end when the ice it stands on breaks off into the ocean, a small party of engineers has reopened the UK's Halley research station in the Antarctic.
Top 10 trends that are making the world a better place
For better or worse, these trends are helping shape our future. For this list, we’ll be looking at any product, company, or tech that could help us in the future or is already changing the present.
For better or worse, these trends are helping shape our future. For this list, we’ll be looking at any product, company, or tech that could help us in the future or is already changing the present.
'Super-Earth' discovered orbiting one of the galaxy's oldest stars
Scientists have discovered a unique rocky "super-Earth" near one of the oldest stars in the galaxy, according to a statement from the University of California, Riverside.
Scientists have discovered a unique rocky "super-Earth" near one of the oldest stars in the galaxy, according to a statement from the University of California, Riverside.
Conservatives turning to these social media platforms
Reuters reports that social media giants like Facebook and Twitter have started to ban conservative commentators and the American president from their platforms.
Reuters reports that social media giants like Facebook and Twitter have started to ban conservative commentators and the American president from their platforms.
Making money with fake news
It's easy to spread fake news and it's easy to make money with it. But the damage it does is considerable - it can make share prices fall and destroy reputations. How does it work and how much does it cost the global economy?
It's easy to spread fake news and it's easy to make money with it. But the damage it does is considerable - it can make share prices fall and destroy reputations. How does it work and how much does it cost the global economy?
How sustainable is hydrogen production?
Hydrogen could play a major role in slowing global warming. But currently its production emits large amounts of climate-harming CO2. Are there more sustainable ways of producing this energy source?
Hydrogen could play a major role in slowing global warming. But currently its production emits large amounts of climate-harming CO2. Are there more sustainable ways of producing this energy source?
US Capitol stormed by angry Americans — timeline
Hundreds of thousands of protesters gathered outside the US Capitol building and hundreds of people stormed the building itself. One woman was shot dead by a guard and three people died in medical emergencies.
Hundreds of thousands of protesters gathered outside the US Capitol building and hundreds of people stormed the building itself. One woman was shot dead by a guard and three people died in medical emergencies.
Venezuela to make its economy 100% digital — no notes
Venezuela's government says it's planning to move to a fully digital economy, as hyperinflation has made its worthless bolivar notes practically disappear.
Venezuela's government says it's planning to move to a fully digital economy, as hyperinflation has made its worthless bolivar notes practically disappear.
Architect's floating igloos would protect penguins and cool sea ice
An Iranian architect has shared a design that aims to protect penguins and control the melting of polar ice in Antarctica.
An Iranian architect has shared a design that aims to protect penguins and control the melting of polar ice in Antarctica.
UK's largest warship ever is ready for war
The 65,000-ton carrier, with its air assets and support units, is now ready to deploy within five days of receiving orders to do so.
The 65,000-ton carrier, with its air assets and support units, is now ready to deploy within five days of receiving orders to do so.
The origins of Black History Month in the U.S.
In 1915, Harvard-trained historian Carter G. Woodson co-founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH)
In 1915, Harvard-trained historian Carter G. Woodson co-founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH)
Human sewage, rotting food to power new trains
Trains powered by human sewage and discarded food will be introduced to Britain's railway for the first time under plans to phase out dirty diesel engines.
Trains powered by human sewage and discarded food will be introduced to Britain's railway for the first time under plans to phase out dirty diesel engines.
SpaceX wants to catch returning boosters before they land
Elon Musk says SpaceX will try a very different approach to landing its future reusable rocket boosters, according to tech website Techcrunch.
Elon Musk says SpaceX will try a very different approach to landing its future reusable rocket boosters, according to tech website Techcrunch.
Japanese researchers developing wooden satellites
Researchers from Kyoto University and Japanese company Sumitomo Forestry will test the potential of using wood as a component in satellite construction, according to a report by the BBC and an article on Sumitomo Forestry's website.
Researchers from Kyoto University and Japanese company Sumitomo Forestry will test the potential of using wood as a component in satellite construction, according to a report by the BBC and an article on Sumitomo Forestry's website.
Korea's tokamak artificial sun sets new plasma record
On November 24, Korea's KSTAR, a superconducting fusion device called a tokamak, set a new world record when it managed to keep plasma sizzling at over 100 million degrees Celsius for a full 20 seconds.
On November 24, Korea's KSTAR, a superconducting fusion device called a tokamak, set a new world record when it managed to keep plasma sizzling at over 100 million degrees Celsius for a full 20 seconds.
Detachable hydrogen pods would also contain plane engines
Airbus recently announced a breakthrough concept to sidestep a lot of the challenges associated with hydrogen-powered flight.
Airbus recently announced a breakthrough concept to sidestep a lot of the challenges associated with hydrogen-powered flight.
World's largest iceberg breaks into smaller chunks near South Georgia
A massive iceberg that threatened the British Overseas Territory of South Georgia has broken up into four pieces, Live Science reported, citing the U.S. National Ice Center and the European Space Agency.
A massive iceberg that threatened the British Overseas Territory of South Georgia has broken up into four pieces, Live Science reported, citing the U.S. National Ice Center and the European Space Agency.
Newly discovered fungi turn flies into parasite-spewing zombies
Two new species of fungi have been discovered in Denmark that turn flies into zombies and eat them from the inside out, according to researchers from the Natural History Museum of Denmark and the University of Copenhagen.
Two new species of fungi have been discovered in Denmark that turn flies into zombies and eat them from the inside out, according to researchers from the Natural History Museum of Denmark and the University of Copenhagen.
Russian agent 'tricked into detailing Navalny assassination bid'
Investigative group Bellingcat reports that Navalny duped a Russian FSB agent into revealing details of the attack. Navalny reportedly impersonated a security official when he called the agent.
Investigative group Bellingcat reports that Navalny duped a Russian FSB agent into revealing details of the attack. Navalny reportedly impersonated a security official when he called the agent.
What we know about the new coronavirus strain
Concerns are growing over a new variant of the coronavirus blamed for a sharp rise in cases in the UK.The new strain, referred to as B.1.1.7 or VUI-202012/01, contains 23 mutations and other changes to its genome, according to a Reuters report.
Concerns are growing over a new variant of the coronavirus blamed for a sharp rise in cases in the UK.The new strain, referred to as B.1.1.7 or VUI-202012/01, contains 23 mutations and other changes to its genome, according to a Reuters report.
How spies hacked US secrets via Solarwinds' Orion software
The highly sophisticated hack was first discovered by a cyber security firm called FireEye. The company found that it had itself been hacked, meaning that the hackers probably hacked the powerful tools FireEye used to access top-secret systems.
The highly sophisticated hack was first discovered by a cyber security firm called FireEye. The company found that it had itself been hacked, meaning that the hackers probably hacked the powerful tools FireEye used to access top-secret systems.
New section of Aztec skull tower unearthed in Mexico City
Mexican archaeologists have excavated more sections of the Aztec "tower of skulls" in the heart of Mexico City and unearthed an additional 119 skulls, authorities announced on Dec. 11.
Mexican archaeologists have excavated more sections of the Aztec "tower of skulls" in the heart of Mexico City and unearthed an additional 119 skulls, authorities announced on Dec. 11.
World's largest iceberg on collision course with South Atlantic island
The world's biggest iceberg is headed straight toward an island in the South Atlantic and has the potential to cause significant damage to wildlife should it become grounded nearby.
The world's biggest iceberg is headed straight toward an island in the South Atlantic and has the potential to cause significant damage to wildlife should it become grounded nearby.
How Navalny was poisoned by secret agents
CNN says it obtained Russian phone, airline, and hotel records that showed the movements and communications of members of Russia's FSB who shadowed opposition politician Alexey Navalny before his poisoning in August.
CNN says it obtained Russian phone, airline, and hotel records that showed the movements and communications of members of Russia's FSB who shadowed opposition politician Alexey Navalny before his poisoning in August.
China is 'spying on Americans via Carribean networks'
The security specialist has been analyzing sensitive signals data for years and says China appears to have used mobile phone networks in the Caribbean to surveil US mobile phone subscribers as part of its espionage campaign against Americans.
The security specialist has been analyzing sensitive signals data for years and says China appears to have used mobile phone networks in the Caribbean to surveil US mobile phone subscribers as part of its espionage campaign against Americans.
Researchers fire lasers, discover ancient Amazonian villages laid out like clocks
Billions of laser pulses fired from a helicopter flying over the Brazilian part of the Amazon rainforest have exposed a vast network of long-abandoned circular and rectangular-shaped villages, a new study found.
Billions of laser pulses fired from a helicopter flying over the Brazilian part of the Amazon rainforest have exposed a vast network of long-abandoned circular and rectangular-shaped villages, a new study found.
The Ocean Cleanup to step up production of floating plastic collector for rivers
The Ocean Cleanup, a Dutch non-profit organization developing technologies to rid the world's oceans of plastic, is ramping up production of its Interceptor, an autonomous system that removes plastic waste from rivers.On Thursday, Dec.
The Ocean Cleanup, a Dutch non-profit organization developing technologies to rid the world's oceans of plastic, is ramping up production of its Interceptor, an autonomous system that removes plastic waste from rivers.On Thursday, Dec.
Neanderthals buried their dead, new study suggests
According to the research paper, published in the journal Scientific Reports, the child's skeleton was first unearthed in 1973 from a rock shelter at the La Ferrassie dig site in southwest France.
According to the research paper, published in the journal Scientific Reports, the child's skeleton was first unearthed in 1973 from a rock shelter at the La Ferrassie dig site in southwest France.
'Fossil galaxy' found hidden deep inside the Milky Way: study
Scientists have discovered the remnants of what they call a "fossil" galaxy buried in the inner depths of the Milky Way, according to a study published last week in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.
Scientists have discovered the remnants of what they call a "fossil" galaxy buried in the inner depths of the Milky Way, according to a study published last week in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.
Explainer: How the AstraZeneca-Oxford COVID vaccine works
The University of Oxford and AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine was 90 percent effective in preventing COVID-19 In studies of more than 22,000 people in the UK and Brazil, AstraZeneca said in a November 23 press release.
The University of Oxford and AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine was 90 percent effective in preventing COVID-19 In studies of more than 22,000 people in the UK and Brazil, AstraZeneca said in a November 23 press release.
China reaches Earth's deepest ocean trench
The "Fendouzhe", meaning "Striver", submersible descended more than 10 kilometers into the submarine trench in the western Pacific Ocean with three researchers on board, state broadcaster CCTV said.
The "Fendouzhe", meaning "Striver", submersible descended more than 10 kilometers into the submarine trench in the western Pacific Ocean with three researchers on board, state broadcaster CCTV said.
Google plans to sidestep Egypt by running new cable over Israel
Google, which is competing with Facebook to build high-speed cable networks worldwide, wants to change this dependence on Egypt by running its planned Europe-to-India cable over Israel and Saudi Arabia.
Google, which is competing with Facebook to build high-speed cable networks worldwide, wants to change this dependence on Egypt by running its planned Europe-to-India cable over Israel and Saudi Arabia.
Fun New Year facts & traditions
From how Julius Ceasar created New Year's day to the strangest traditions people follow now. Check out the strangest facts about NYE from around the world.
From how Julius Ceasar created New Year's day to the strangest traditions people follow now. Check out the strangest facts about NYE from around the world.
World's largest wind turbines to power America's first large-scale offshore wind farm
The first "commercial scale" offshore wind farm is coming to the U.S.The developers of the Vineyard Wind 1 project off Massachusetts announced on Dec.
The first "commercial scale" offshore wind farm is coming to the U.S.The developers of the Vineyard Wind 1 project off Massachusetts announced on Dec.
Microwave weapons 'were probably used' against US diplomats
A newly released scientific report casts more light on the case of US diplomats who believed they had suffered physical damage from microwave weapons used by enemy agents.
A newly released scientific report casts more light on the case of US diplomats who believed they had suffered physical damage from microwave weapons used by enemy agents.
China upping its intimidation game in the South China Sea
The US-based Center for Strategic and International Studies released tracking data showing that Chinese patrol ships have been increasing their aggressive patrolling in the region.
The US-based Center for Strategic and International Studies released tracking data showing that Chinese patrol ships have been increasing their aggressive patrolling in the region.
What happens at the edge of the solar system?
If you launched off of Earth in a rocket, set course away from the sun, you would eventually reach Neptune. But... what’s next? In this video, join Unveiled to travel to the edge of the solar system and find out!
If you launched off of Earth in a rocket, set course away from the sun, you would eventually reach Neptune. But... what’s next? In this video, join Unveiled to travel to the edge of the solar system and find out!
Top 10 places on Earth where gravity is broken
In these places, what goes up, doesn't always come down. For this list, we’ll feature locales all over the globe where gravity either appears to or actually does function differently than is usual.
In these places, what goes up, doesn't always come down. For this list, we’ll feature locales all over the globe where gravity either appears to or actually does function differently than is usual.
DC vs. Marvel Part II: how geek culture became pop culture
There was a time when “geek” was a mortal insult! And the comic book fans of yore heard this word a LOT. Yet today, comic book stories have taken over our screens and become just another part of our lives! Join us for the seventh episode of our se...
There was a time when “geek” was a mortal insult! And the comic book fans of yore heard this word a LOT. Yet today, comic book stories have taken over our screens and become just another part of our lives! Join us for the seventh episode of our se...