Chinese rocket breaks apart after megaconstellation launch, creating cloud of space junk
On Aug. 7, a Chinese rocket broke apart in space, creating more than 300 new pieces of trackable debris.
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Superman’s kryptonite doesn’t have a true equal on Earth
Superman is faster than a speeding bullet and more powerful than a train. His one weakness? Kryptonite, a radioactive mineral found on the fictional planet Krypton. A power stone that can sap the Man of Steel of his superhuman powers,…
These nearby star systems could be good targets in the search for alien life
NASA’s Chandra X-ray space telescope has created a 3-D map of nearby stars that may help astronomers search for alien planets with the potential for life.
Nasty-tasting cane toads teach crocodiles a lifesaving lesson
After tasting nausea-inducing toad butts, crocodiles in Australia learned to avoid the poisonous live version. Crocodile deaths dropped by 95 percent.
Nearly half of global dementia cases could be delayed or prevented, scientists say
In a new study, scientists have identified 14 modifiable risk factors that boost dementia rates, but could be addressed.
‘Sloth virus’ reported in Europe for 1st time — but what is it?
The Oropouche virus, which some media outlets are calling a “sloth virus,” has been seen in European travelers returning home from the Americas.
Huge mammoth tusk discovered sticking out of Mississippi streambed
An amateur fossil hunter in Mississippi found the first known fossil in the region from a mammoth — a well-preserved tusk that weighed about 600 pounds (270 kilograms).
1-in-100 million ‘cotton candy’ lobster caught off New Hampshire alive and well at aquarium
A beautiful and rare “cotton candy” lobster caught in New Hampshire may be due to a combination of genetics and diet.
My favorite smartwatch I tested this year is now at its lowest-ever price
The Amazfit Balance is now 15% off at Amazon and the cheapest it has ever been.
Rat poison is ripping through the food chain, threatening predators at the very top
Rat poison detected in around a third of wild mammal carnivores — including those that don’t normally eat rodents, such as mountain lions and gray wolves.
