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Could wormholes actually exist?

A new study describes a technique that could be used to find wormholes.

Titan's sand dunes could be caused by cosmic rays

These findings will have unprecedented implications for the next space mission to Titan.

New gene-based immunotherapy hunts for hidden cancer cells

This new system should, in theory, be effective against multiple cancer types, including those currently resistant to immunotherapy.

Universal cancer vaccine could be on the horizon

Researchers want to approach cancer like an infectious disease.

Venus could have once hosted life

The livable habitat was prevalent for two to three billion years until rudely interrupted by a mysterious event.

More than a quarter of U.S. and Canadian birds disappeared in the last 50 years

Almost three billion birds have disappeared across all habitats, including backyard birds.

Mumps study finds immunity gaps among the vaccinated

Weakened hurd immunity makes even vaccinated people vulnerable to mumps.

NASA's icy moon Clipper mission gets stamp of approval

Jupiter's frigid but water-rich moon might be getting a close-up view.

Dark matter could predate Big Bang, says new study

It's a dark matter study. Of course, it's weird.

Ancient, giant, carnivorous parrot roamed New Zealand 19 million years ago

This is amazing -- and a bit scary.

New Dino species found after three decades in museum

A new dinosaur species was hiding in plain sight.

Soybeans might combat marijuana's cardiovascular side-effects

Adding soybean to your diet might help stave off some of the harmful side-effects of smoking cannabis.

Early exposure to livestock might boost babies' immune systems

Too clean is not necessarily a good thing.

NASA capsule meant to take astronauts back to the moon is now complete

Finally, the Orion capsule is now complete and ready for tests involving humans slated in 2023.

Stonehenge might have a secret ingredient: lard

The 5,000-year-old structures have baffled historians for centuries. However, it looks like one piece of the puzzle might have come together.

A brief history of Martian spacecraft and landers

For the last 60 years, humans have been sending all sorts of spacecraft to the Red Planet -- here's a rundown.

SpaceX launches 24 satellites (along with 152 dead people)

It was the most difficult launch the company has ever undertaken.

Cell phones might cause skull 'horns'

Poor posture may be causing people to grow a short protuberance from the back of the skull.

Dolphins can form long bonds over shared interests

Yet another testament to how smart and socially advanced dolphins are.

EmDrive propulsion that 'breaks laws of physics' will soon be put to the test

Interstellar travel requires some impossible physics.

Tides are turning in earthquake discoveries

It seems there was a connection between tides and earthquakes after all.

Brushing your teeth could prevent Alzheimer's and other diseases

Bacteria causing gingivitis can migrate from the gums to the brain, causing Alzheimer's disease.

Comet-inspired reactor could create oxygen for astronauts

Comets seem to release molecular oxygen all the time -- and some scientists have recreated the process on Earth.

Study finds distinct microbes living near corals

Each coral species has a distinct microbial population, researchers found.

Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter makes its 60,000th orbit

Since March 10, 2006, NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has been continuously looping the Red Planet, collecting daily science about the its surface and atmosphere. On May 15, over 13 years after its first trip around, the MRO made its 60,000th orbit. On average, it takes just 112 minutes for the satellite to round the […]

NASA detects first evidence of a Marsquake

The Mars InSight lander has sensed a quake within the planet.

Great white sharks found to flee from orcas

The king of the seas has something to be afraid of.

Alien-world-hunting satellite finds its first Earth-sized planet

Researchers had hoped that at least 300 of them would be the size of our home planet. Well, they found one.

SpaceX lands Falcon Heavy boosters -- plans to reuse them later this year

Honestly, it's like SpaceX is showing off.

NASA Twin Study finds health can be 'mostly sustained' in space

Are humans well-suited for space flight?

Boeing delays test flight for Starliner crew capsule

The Air Force had to use the same launch pad, the company announced.

Astronomers spy self-destructing asteroid with a twin comet-like tail

A well-known asteroid is spectacularly disintegrating before astronomers' eyes.

To drivers, cyclists aren't exactly human, study finds

There's still no word on how many people believe horse-riders are centaurs.

NASA wants to use a helicopter to explore Mars

It's time to take to the skies -- on Mars.

Toyota partners with Japanese space agency on new moon rover design

After having conquered the automobile on Earth, Toyota has decided to try their luck off the planet.

The fate of the world's most powerful rocket is still up in the air

NASA's highly-touted Space Launch System (SLS) gets another delay.

Scientists discover 83 Quasars from the early universe

Talk about a massive find!

Napping might help keep your heart healthy, new study finds

Finally, science proves what we've been saying for years!

How blue whales use their memory to find food

The world's largest creatures sure have a big appetite -- and they have the brains to support it.

First Crew Dragon launch and docking a success for SpaceX

These are exciting times for SpaceX

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