Why do nuclear bombs form mushroom clouds? By Randyn Bartholomew published 25 July 21 Here's why nuclear bomb explosions lead to a mushroom-shape cloud.
'Alien abduction' stories may come from lucid dreaming, study hints By Mindy Weisberger published 19 July 21 People have described extraterrestrial encounters that take place in a dreamlike state, and experiments suggest that such experiences may be lucid dreams.
Most Americans think intelligent aliens exist, and half think they have visited Earth By Mindy Weisberger published 2 July 21 A new survey reveals that most Americans believe in intelligent extraterrestrial life and do not feel threatened by the appearance of UFOs.
A new type of optical illusion tricks the brain into seeing dazzling rays By Harry Baker published 29 June 21 Scientists have described a brand new type of visual illusion that makes people see non-existent rays shining through rings of concentric polygons.
This french-fry-stealing seagull is the star of a new Google ad By Mindy Weisberger published 29 June 21 When a photographer snapped the moment a herring gull caught a french fry midair, the image quickly went viral. Now, the photo is appearing on Google billboards in Ireland and the U.K.
Long-anticipated 'UFO report' finally released. No, it's not aliens. By Jeanna Bryner published 26 June 21 The Pentagon has released a highly anticipated "UFO report" that does not implicate aliens in 144 UFO sightings. Here's what the report shows.
Scientists convert plastic waste into vanilla flavoring By Yasemin Saplakoglu published 18 June 21 Scientists have figured out a way to convert plastic waste into vanilla flavoring with genetically engineered bacteria, according to a new study.
Humpback whale swallows lobster diver before spitting him out By Ben Turner published 15 June 21 Humpback whales hunt by taking big lunges at groups of fish, so the encounter was likely a fluke.
The 'friendship paradox' doesn't always explain real friendships, mathematicians say By Yasemin Saplakoglu published 11 June 21 Your friends are on average more popular than you are, according to a phenomenon known as the "friendship paradox." But it turns out, there's some nuance to that.
Pentagon's long-awaited UFO report to Congress due this month By Mindy Weisberger published 3 June 21 U.S. lawmakers called for an official assessment of UFO sightings in December, and the six-month deadline is up.
1947 'alien autopsy' film frame is up for auction as an NFT By Mindy Weisberger published 28 May 21 A film frame allegedly showing the autopsy of an extraterrestrial that crash-landed in Roswell, New Mexico has an opening bid of $1 million.
Spherical UFO plunges into the ocean in US Navy footage By Mindy Weisberger published 25 May 21 A clip of a mysterious spherical object hovers over the horizon, in footage released by a filmmaker who produces UFO documentaries.
Human-like robot creates creepy self-portraits By Harry Baker published 21 May 21 A robotic artist powered by AI algorithms has created realistic self-portraits that question the limits of artificial intelligence and what it means to be human.
After a Chinese zoo covered up a leopard escape, 100 chickens are searching for the big cat By Harry Baker published 14 May 21 A China zoo covered up this leopard's escape. And now, three weeks later, they have chickens and drones searching for it.
Chernobyl's nuclear fuel is 'smoldering' again and could explode By Brandon Specktor published 14 May 21 Tons of nuclear waste in the ruined basement of Chernobyl's Unit Four reactor are beginning to react again, and it could explode within years, scientists say.
Alcohol made from radioactive Chernobyl apples seized by Ukraine government By Brandon Specktor published 11 May 21 The first batch of Atomik, an artisanal spirit made from apples grown near Chernobyl, was suddenly seized by the Ukrainian government.
Medieval shrine gets stone carving of face wearing a COVID-19 mask By Mindy Weisberger published 11 May 21 Visitors to a newly-restored shrine in the St. Albans Cathedral will be greeted by a carved stone face wearing a protective mask.
'Imaginary' numbers are real (sort of) By Stephanie Pappas published 10 May 21 Imaginary numbers have real meaning in the world of quantum mechanics, where they carry information about physical states.
How many bubbles are in a glass of beer? By Mindy Weisberger published 3 May 21 Scientists recently counted the bubbles produced by dissolved carbon dioxide in a glass of poured beer, finding that bubbles can number in the millions.
'Brazil nut puzzle' cracked by researchers By Ben Turner published 20 April 21 The research isn't all for nutting; scientists say it will help a number of industries, from pharmaceuticals to mining.
