Newly-discovered worlds, 1200 ly from Earth, have the closest orbits between two planets ever confirmed—on closest approach, only five times the distance between the Earth and its moon. [JPL. Artist impression: Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics]
Last week, multiple metal spheres of unknown origin fell from the skies in villages within India's western state of Gujarat. The metallic balls are reportedly hollow, .45 meters in diameter, and weigh around five to six kilograms. Fortunately, the balls didn't drop on any human's head but a fragment of metal that fell with the… READ THE REST
It's a natural feature of the rock, NASA's Ashwin Vasavada told Gizmodo, but of course he would say that about the beckoning alien tomb on Mars observed by Curiosity Rover. John Hurt, of course, is sadly unavailable for comment. "It's just the space between two fractures in a rock," Ashwin Vasavada told Gizmodo in a… READ THE REST
As NASA gets serious about building bases on the Moon and eventually sending humans to Mars and beyond, it becomes increasingly important to understand how offworld agriculture might work. Now, University of Florida biologists have grown plants in lunar soil for the first time ever. When they planted the seeds, they had no idea if… READ THE REST
From picking out the right decor to making sure your home is spotless, hosting your friends and family over can get pretty stressful. But if you really want to make an impression on your party guests, the key is providing them with an experience they can remember — and that isn't going to happen with run-of-the-mill… READ THE REST
A beautiful light can really tie together a room or even a car for that matter. And while there are some really not-so-subtle ones that can drum up conversation, you're much better off having a more subdued-looking light that lets its color do the speaking. Unfortunately, there's no shortage of tacky and attention-grabbing pieces of furniture out there,… READ THE REST
Whether it's winter or summer, there is something so inviting about a fire. It's a great way to create intimate lighting, adds to the coziness of an atmosphere, and enhances the aesthetics of any situation. We haven't even gotten to the s'mores benefits of fires yet! But the reality is that fires can be frustrating… READ THE REST
