Rob Verger

Spaceflight January 18, 2018

Astronauts going to Mars could face brain damage, study warns

Going to Mars could be bad for astronauts’ brains, a new study using rodents has found.

Digging History February 27, 2017

Hitler phone controversy: Auction house denies fake claim

A red phone described as the one Adolf Hitler used in his bunker was recently sold for $243,000 by a Maryland auction house. But was it actually the Fuhrer’s phone?

Twitter February 24, 2017

'Dopey' and 'Bashful'? Twitterverse suggests names for newly-found exoplanets

People are taking to Twitter to suggest 7 names for the 7 newly-discovered Earth-size planets announced by NASA this week.

NASA February 23, 2017

Keys to life? Scientists explain how newly-discovered exoplanets could be habitable

Thrilled by the discovery of 7 new exoplanets, scientists explain the key ingredients needed for life in the alien system

NASA February 22, 2017

7 new Earth-like exoplanets discovered, NASA announces

Astronomers have discovered not one, not two, but seven Earth-sized planets orbiting a star called TRAPPIST-1.

Innovation February 15, 2017

Digitally desirable: Dating app lets users upload face pics they find attractive

A new app has been announced with a simple concept: it searches for matches based on photos that users upload of faces they find attractive.

Innovation February 1, 2017

Meet the 'Bat Bot': Scientists unveil robot that flies just like a bat

In what might make an excellent sidekick for Batman, scientists have built a fascinating, unconventional flying robot that moves its wings and flies just like a bat.

Amazon January 26, 2017

What's in a name? For people named Alexa, a new digital connection

Imagine if your name was synonymous with an incredibly popular form of artificial intelligence.

Digging History January 13, 2017

Tomb discovery: Headless crocodiles shock experts

The Egyptian discoveries include a plethora of human remains, numerous sheep or goats with puncture marks in the skulls, a cat, and even two headless crocodiles.

Mammals January 12, 2017

Scientists study the best way to talk to a dog

You've heard of puppy love. But what about puppy talk?