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Giant Chinese rocket’s pieces to rain down on Earth, again
This wouldn't be the first time a Chinese rocket crashed out of control. In May 2020, a Chinese Long March 5B rocket slammed through the atmosphere, partially burning up during its descent. The core fell largely into the Atlantic Ocean,...
Science360
Trapping blood clots to treat stroke
Strokes are primarily caused by blood clots in the blood vessels of the brain. An NSF-funded technology developed by Insera Therapeutics is designed to efficiently trap and remove these clots, even in some of the tiniest blood vessels....
Step Back History
What REALLY Happened at Roswell?
This week we talk about Roswell, UFO stories, and how state secrets can make a blank canvas for conspiracy theorists to go wild.
Science360
Researchers develop Google glass type technology for the deaf! NSF Science Now 25
In this week’s episode, we learn about Google glass type technology for the deaf. We learn how studying tornado debris could help save lives. We discover how sweeping fingers could be the future in password security --and finally, we...
Science360
See the SHELTER device in action.
Learn how the SHELTER (TM) device works and see it in action, removing a gummi bear "clot" from a model of blood vessels in the brain.
NASA
NASA in Silicon Valley: Astronomy from 40,000 Feet and 43.5 Degrees South: Podcast
A feature from NASA's Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley originally posted on August 31, 2017.
Next Animation Studio
Russia shoots down satellite, debris forces ISS astronauts to shelter in capsules
A Russian anti-satellite missile test blew up one of its own satellites, causing astronauts on the International Space Station to shelter in capsules for safety.
Science360
Sandfish Lizard Slithers Into Science Spotlight
In less than a second a sandfish lizard can dig its way into the sand and disappear. Blink and you miss it. The sandfish's slithering moves are inspiring new robotic moves that could one day help search and rescue crews find survivors in...
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220-pound ball of trash discovered in stomach of dead sperm whale
A sperm whale that became stranded and died on a Scottish beach had a large mass of marine waste found in its stomach.
Next Animation Studio
Piece of Russian debris almost vaporized Chinese satellite
A few years after creating a cloud of space debris by blowing up one of its satellites, Chinese officials are now calling for the U.N. to stop such behavior.
Next Animation Studio
Sneaky Chinese robotic satellite caught red-handed
A Chinese satellite was caught red-handed when it snuck away from its position in Earth orbit to do something very unsettling.
Brave Wilderness
What's in this CREEPY Abandoned House?!
In this episode of On Location, Coyote discovers a CREEPY abandoned house on a remote island in the middle of Lake Erie. Will he dare to enter to see what’s inside?
NASA
NASA | Supercomputer Shows How an Exoplanet Makes Waves
A new NASA supercomputer simulation of the planet and debris disk around the nearby star Beta Pictoris reveals that the planet's motion drives spiral waves throughout the disk, a phenomenon that greatly increases collisions among the...
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Russian debris cloud forces NASA to postpone spacewalk
A Russian missile test blew up a satellite, creating a cloud of space debris, and any piece of that cloud can puncture an astronaut’s suit or damage the International Space Station.
Weatherthings
Hurricane Laura and Hurricane Delta
Louisiana was struck by two hurricanes within six weeks in 2020. Hurricane Laura was a powerful Category 4. Hurricane Delta was a Category 2. The two hurricanes made landfall in almost the same location. Combined, they took dozens of...
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ESA space junk collector reaches ISS for tests
A spacecraft designed to collect space garbage has arrived at the International Space Station. The RemoveDebris satellite was launched into space on April 2 aboard a SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, according to Tech Times. It was developed by...
Weatherthings
Hurricane Maria - The Meteorology, and the Impact on Society
In 2018, Puerto Rico was devastated by Hurricane Maria. It was a Category 5 storm that may have killed 3,000 people. This 90 billion-dollar extremely powerful storm was a catastrophe in property damage, destruction, and deaths due to...
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Russia to build laser cannon to vaporize space debris
The Russian space agency is planning to get rid of space debris by shooting it with a laser cannon, reports RT.
Brave Wilderness
MORE DANGEROUS than a Black Widow?!
On this episode of Breaking Trail, Coyote finds Australia’s infamous Redback Spider! Well known as Australia's counterpart to North America’s Black Widow these super toxic spiders are responsible for over 10,000 spider bites a year!
Science360
NSF Science Now: Episode 25
In this week's episode we learn about Google glass type technology for the deaf. We learn how studying tornado debris could help save lives. We discover how sweeping fingers could be the future in password security --and finally we...
AllTime 10s
10 Most Dangerous Space Missions Of All Time
Even before George Clooney proved how dangerous space travel can be, we knew that space travel is certainly not for the faint hearted!
Curated Video
Asteroids: Small Rocks with Big Potential Dangers
In this video, we explore the fascinating world of asteroids - small, rocky masses that orbit the sun. While they are too small to be called planets, asteroids can still pose a threat to Earth. Scientists study asteroids to learn about...
Rachel's English
English words you mispronounce (Yosemite)
Americans mispronounce English words all the time! It’s helpful for non-native speakers to know this and to study the words that Americans commonly mispronounce, as they’re likely to be tough for them as well. Donald Trump recently...