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NASA Races to Figure Out Stealthy Solar Storms

Cassie Kelly

Sep 3, 20172 min read

NASA Races to Figure Out Stealthy Solar Storms

Here’s how a “normal” solar storm happens: Magnetic fields and plasma explode from within the sun’s corona, called a coronal mass...

Radiation Could be the Silent Killer of Mars Colonists

Cassie Kelly

Jul 3, 20174 min read

Radiation Could be the Silent Killer of Mars Colonists

The first colonists on Mars will be tasked with flying a massive spacecraft to the planet, landing safely, laying the groundwork for a...

Mars Needs a Whole New Clock and Calendar

Cassie Kelly

Jun 14, 20174 min read

Mars Needs a Whole New Clock and Calendar

Soon enough, humans will be living on Mars, almost 40 million miles from their home planet. This will require some major work, like...

The Electrifying Reason Lightning Can Make Space Rockets Explode

Cassie Kelly

Jun 2, 20172 min read

The Electrifying Reason Lightning Can Make Space Rockets Explode

On June 1, a SpaceX Falcon 9 was meant to make history twice over as the 100th launch from Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center and...

What is NICER? The Mission Launching on the CRS-11 Falcon 9 Today

Cassie Kelly

Jun 1, 20173 min read

What is NICER? The Mission Launching on the CRS-11 Falcon 9 Today

There are some objects in the universe that just don’t make sense, and our current technology isn’t advanced enough to help. But, on June...

Global Drug Survey Reveals the World's Most Dangerous Substance

Cassie Kelly

May 24, 20172 min read

Global Drug Survey Reveals the World's Most Dangerous Substance

The results of the latest Global Drug Survey (GDS) are in, and they’ve revealed the most dangerous substance in the world. According to...

Want to Build An Extremely Large Telescope? You Need a Mirror Like This

Cassie Kelly

May 22, 20172 min read

Want to Build An Extremely Large Telescope? You Need a Mirror Like This

The latest technological feat by the European Southern Observatory is an optical/near infrared telescope that will be the world’s...

SpaceX's New Mini-Falcon 9, the Block 5, Will Re-Fly in a Day

Cassie Kelly

May 15, 20173 min read

SpaceX's New Mini-Falcon 9, the Block 5, Will Re-Fly in a Day

On March 30, Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX, said his next goal was 24-hour re-flight for Falcon 9-based missions. He’s already condensed...

Women's Ridesharing Apps Are Popping Up Everywhere

Cassie Kelly

Apr 26, 20174 min read

Women's Ridesharing Apps Are Popping Up Everywhere

Women are taking a stand and making a place for themselves in the ride-sharing community. As soon as Nancy picked up the passenger for a...

Scientists Found Something Super Weird in This Giant Glob of Stars

Cassie Kelly

Apr 24, 20171 min read

Scientists Found Something Super Weird in This Giant Glob of Stars

Globular clusters are just as they sound: giant spherical globs of stars gravitationally bound by a central force. But the source of that...

The 7 Worst Immediate Effects of an Asteroid Hitting Earth, Ranked

Cassie Kelly

Apr 19, 20173 min read

The 7 Worst Immediate Effects of an Asteroid Hitting Earth, Ranked

Unlike the dinosaurs, humans have a pretty good idea of what will happen if a six-mile-across asteroid smacks the planet, thanks to a new...

Next NASA Launch a Chance to 'Stand Where You Would Surely Die'

Cassie Kelly

Apr 14, 20172 min read

Next NASA Launch a Chance to 'Stand Where You Would Surely Die'

To witness a rocket leave Earth at 4.9 miles per second is always breathtaking for its ambition, brilliance, and wonder but one area...

NASA Scientist Says Her Money Is on Europa for Alien Life

Cassie Kelly

Apr 13, 20172 min read

NASA Scientist Says Her Money Is on Europa for Alien Life

There is now solid evidence that Jupiter’s moon Europa has plumes much like Saturn’s moon Enceladus, meaning the probability of an ocean...

Kreisel’s New Electric Supercar is Absolutely Stunning

Cassie Kelly

Apr 6, 20172 min read

Kreisel’s New Electric Supercar is Absolutely Stunning

Austrian electric car manufacturer Kreisel Electric unleashed its newest beast today: the EVEX 910e. This sleek retro-design is...

NASA Imagines What Cassini's Noble Death Will Look Like

Cassie Kelly

Apr 5, 20172 min read

NASA Imagines What Cassini's Noble Death Will Look Like

As the Cassini probe enters its final mission this month, NASA is reminiscing about some of the spacecraft’s greatest achievements and...

DroneClash is BattleBots for Quadcopters

Cassie Kelly

Apr 4, 20172 min read

DroneClash is BattleBots for Quadcopters

The first ever DroneClash tournament promises fire, carnage, broken glass and thousands of dollars in smashed quadcopters. The...

SpaceX Salvaged a $6 Million Nose Cone From the Falcon 9 Reflight

Cassie Kelly

Mar 31, 20172 min read

SpaceX Salvaged a $6 Million Nose Cone From the Falcon 9 Reflight

Good news: The first stage Falcon 9 booster wasn’t the only expenditure SpaceX managed to write off from Thursday’s SES-10 launch — in...

This New 3D Map of Stardust is a Treasure Map Leading to New Stars

Cassie Kelly

Mar 24, 20172 min read

This New 3D Map of Stardust is a Treasure Map Leading to New Stars

The galaxy is a filthy place. With bits and debris lingering everywhere, it is very difficult for scientists to see neighboring planets...

Google's Street View Cars Now Actively Fight Climate Change

Cassie Kelly

Mar 22, 20172 min read

Google's Street View Cars Now Actively Fight Climate Change

Google Street View has mapped out remote islands and the mouths of active volcanoes, but its latest project could actually help save the...

Incredible New Map Reveals Secrets of Earth's Magnetic Field

Cassie Kelly

Mar 22, 20172 min read

Incredible New Map Reveals Secrets of Earth's Magnetic Field

Earth’s magnetic field affects the planet’s climate, tectonic shifts, gravity, and even its rotation. However, its most important...