Science

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Mars rover accidentally discovered extraordinary substance that ‘shouldn’t be there’
Mars rover accidentally discovered extraordinary substance that ‘shouldn’t be there’

It was encased in s bright colored rock

Why astronauts age slower while they’re in space
Why astronauts age slower while they’re in space

Space keeps you young – who knew?

Scientists attached lab-grown skin to robots and it’s as terrifying as you’d imagine
Scientists attached lab-grown skin to robots and it’s as terrifying as you’d imagine

It could have some big benefits for robotics

Aliens may already live on Earth, Harvard researchers say
Aliens may already live on Earth, Harvard researchers say

They may have been here for a while, according to this research

Chinese doctors conduct first-of-its-kind remote robotic surgery
Chinese doctors conduct first-of-its-kind remote robotic surgery

Here to save more lives

Scientists connect 16 mini human brains to create a ‘living computer’
Scientists connect 16 mini human brains to create a ‘living computer’

This seems like a plot from science fiction

Scientists build ‘digital twin’ of Earth to predict our future
Scientists build ‘digital twin’ of Earth to predict our future

It’s hoped that it can improve climate predictions

Scientist claims to have evidence we’re living in a simulation
Scientist claims to have evidence we’re living in a simulation

Are we living the Matrix?

Scientists have discovered the biggest hint ever about finding alien life in space
Scientists have discovered the biggest hint ever about finding alien life in space

We might found alien life, far more advanced than us

Cambridge scientist believes faraway planet has ’50/50′ chance of alien life
Cambridge scientist believes faraway planet has ’50/50′ chance of alien life

His discovery could make him one of the most famous people on Earth

NASA discloses how public would be alerted in event of impending asteroid strike
NASA discloses how public would be alerted in event of impending asteroid strike

NASA got everything planned

Man who lived in cave for two months experienced astounding changes to body clock
Man who lived in cave for two months experienced astounding changes to body clock

It needs courage to do what Michel Siffre did!

Supercomputer finds ‘super diamonds’ in space harder than Earth’s diamonds
Supercomputer finds ‘super diamonds’ in space harder than Earth’s diamonds

In the market for a super diamond necklace?

Scientists believe water discovery finally cracks how the Great Pyramid was built
Scientists believe water discovery finally cracks how the Great Pyramid was built

Physicists think they’ve figured it out.

James Webb Telescope observes light on Earth-like planet for the first time in history
James Webb Telescope observes light on Earth-like planet for the first time in history

It’s the first time light has been detected from a planet outside our solar system