Tim Newcomb
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Portland, OR, United States
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Why the Pentagon Is Conducting Radiation Tests on Ferrets
The Pentagon is hoping that by conducting radiation tests on ferrets and primates, we’ll learn what could be the source of the mysterious Havana Syndrome. → Read More
Japan’s H3 Rocket Fails During Launch
A second-stage ignition failed, leaving the $1.5 billion rocket unable to complete the mission → Read More
Shockwaves Recorded in Cosmic Web for First Time
The strengthening of magnetic fields could give clues to how the universe grows. → Read More
Scientist Says Time Travel Is Possible With Ring Lasers
A spinning laser loop can bend time in an ongoing way, says a scientist who has a working prototype of a time machine. → Read More
New Statue Appears on Easter Island: How Many Moai Are There?
A new statue suddenly appeared on Easter Island, which doesn't make sense. Scientists thought they had found them all. → Read More
Ironton Shipwreck: Long-Lost Ship Finally Found in Lake Huron
The Ironton ship has been lost for 128 years in the waters of Lake Huron, after mysteriously sinking and disappearing in 1894. Searchers finally just found it. → Read More
COVID-19 Emerged from Chinese Lab Leak, Says Energy Department
The Energy Department blames a Chinese laboratory leak for the source of the COVID-19 pandemic—but not every U.S. government agency agrees. → Read More
Scientists Pull Energy Out of Thin Air: Amazing Science Explained
Energy teleportation sounds like the stuff of science fiction, but now, research shows that you CAN actually pull energy from nothing. → Read More
Watch the Australian Army Use Telepathy to Control Robot Dogs
In a new test, the Australian Army has paired with a host of technology researchers to use telepathy to control robot dogs. → Read More
Uranium Fire Breaks Out at Y-12 Facility in Oak Ridge
A fire at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, Tennessee occurred in a uranium processing building, which was constructed in 1945. → Read More
Here's What the Beginning of Time Looked Like
At the start of the universe, scientists believe quarks—the ingredients of atoms, protons, and neutrons—floated in a fluid with gluon particles. → Read More
Earth's Inner Core Has Another Inner Core: What Does It Mean?
Researchers believe they’ve discovered Earth’s even smaller inner core. The new inner core is made up of about 400 miles of dense iron → Read More
Highly Intelligent Super Pigs Are Invading America: Details
A special breed of highly intelligent super pigs from Canada have started to travel south into the northern United States. Here's what we know. → Read More
Fourth Industrial Revolution: Can Humans Master 4IR Technologies?
World Economic Forum chairman Klaus Schwab warns about humans losing control of the world during the fourth industrial revolution. → Read More
Tesla Full Self Driving Car Recall: Unsafe Tech in 362,000 Teslas
Tesla is recalling 362,000 cars with full self-driving tech that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration calls "unlawful" and "unpredictable." → Read More
Homo Floresiensis May Still Be Living: Apelike Humanoid Sightings
Don’t be shy, little guy. → Read More
Elon Musk's Neuralink Under Investigation for Hazardous Implants
The U.S. Department of Transportation is investigating Elon Musk’s Neuralink over allegations of improper hazardous pathogen packaging. → Read More
Toxic Chemicals in Ohio Train Wreck: Here's What Was Released
Now that they’ve contaminated the crash site, what comes next? → Read More
Scientists Find Invisible Galaxy in the Universe: What It Means
Scientists say they've discovered a new galaxy that's so dark and compact, it's basically invisible. But it's actually been here the whole time. → Read More
Turkey Earthquake Conspiracy Theory: Is HAARP Weapon to Blame?
Conspiracy theorists believe HAARP, the U.S. military's High-frequency Active Auroral Research Program, caused the 2023 Turkey earthquake. So, what is HAARP? → Read More