The Universe Is Filled With Stars Made of Crystal
Scientists have found the first direct evidence that white dwarf stars crystallize as they cool.
TECHNOLOGY
FRBs: Another Repeating Radio Signal From Deep Space Has Been Discovered
A second-repeating radio signal, FRB 180814.J0422+73, was found to repeat six times from a distance of 1.5 billion light-years away.
Scientific Legend of Mona Lisa's Famous Gaze Debunked
The Mona Lisa doesn't actually demonstrate the "Mona Lisa effect," according to German scientists.
He Jiankui Gene Editing Controversy: The Road to Hell is Paved With Good Intentions
The world's first gene-edited babies were announced in November.
Hysteresis: The Phenomenon Behind the Anti-vax Movement
Despite overwhelming scientific evidence that vaccines are a safe and effective tool for the prevention of childhood diseases, a significant minority of the U.S. population remains skeptical of the practice
Is YouTube Down, Not Working? Users Report Outages Across Globe
YouTube outages are being reported by thousands of users.
Entirely New Type of Carbohydrate Discovered by Scientists in Barley
The new compound is the first of its kind to be discovered in more than 30 years.
Video: Scientists Blow Up Lava Bombs to Understand Volcanoes
In a recent case, lava from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano entered the ocean and caused a lava bomb to explode and hit a tourist boat.
James Bond Has a 'Severe' Drinking Problem, Exhibits Most Criteria for Alcohol Use Disorder, Experts Say
Academics analyzed the spy's drinking habits in each of the 24 Bond movies.
Will Driverless Cars Make Our Traffic Problems Worse?
To realize the potential of autonomous vehicles to alleviate gridlock, we must encourage a culture in which cars are shared rather than privately owned.
Pewdiepie Surpasses YouTube Sports in Subscribers, Thinks "Whole Meme Is Getting Out of Control"
Pewdiepie continues to gain subscribers, but the YouTuber thinks the meme might be getting to be a bit much.
2003 SD220: Mile-Wide Asteroid 163899 to Whiz Past Earth Just Before Christmas
The asteroid is traveling at speeds around 14,000 miles per hour relative to the Earth.
Voyager 2 Has Entered Interstellar Space, NASA Confirms
Voyager 2 recorded an increase in cosmic rays from outside the solar system since August.
Reply All: Holiday Potluck Email Descends Into Chaos After Being Accidentally Sent To 25,000 Utah State Government Employees
A seemingly innocuous email exchange about a holiday gift potluck went awry after it was mistakenly sent sent to more than 25,000 Utah state employees.
Genetic Study Reveals Galápagos Tortoise's Longevity Secrets
The study could give clues into aging and cancer defense.
