Thousands of tiny ‘ice needles’ may explain mysterious stone patterns on Earth … and Mars By Joanna Thompson Tiny natural ice structures help arrange stones into spectacular landscapes.
Neanderthals may have lived near Princess Diana's childhood home 40,000 years ago By Stephanie Pappas While searching for a medieval village near the childhood home of Princess Diana, archaeologists discovered Paleolithic artifacts instead.
Skeleton of man fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption found in Herculaneum By Stephanie Pappas A man who may have been trying to flee or rescue residents of Herculaneum was buried in pyroclastic flow when Vesuvius erupted.
Siege of top-secret Area 51 began as a joke. Officials prepared to use deadly force in response. By Mindy Weisberger UFO enthusiasts who rallied in 2019 to invade Area 51 may have been joking about "storming" the base. But law enforcement officials took the idea very, very seriously.
How to see October's full Hunter's Moon this Wednesday (Oct. 20) By Laura Geggel October's full moon and the peak of the Orionid meteor shower are happening on the same day this week.
900-year-old Crusader sword discovered off coast of Israel By Brandon Specktor A diver found a trove of medieval artifacts on the Mediterranean seabed, including a 900-year-old sword wielded by a crusader knight
Thousands of tiny ‘ice needles’ may explain mysterious stone patterns on Earth … and Mars By Joanna Thompson Tiny natural ice structures help arrange stones into spectacular landscapes.
What happened when the dinosaur-killing asteroid slammed into Earth? By Stacy Kish The asteroid that crashed into Earth 66 million years ago unleashed a catastrophic series of events.
NASA launches robotic archaeologist Lucy on ambitious mission to Trojan asteroids By Amy Thompson NASA's newest asteroid probe, named Lucy, successfully launched on 12-year mission to visit 8 asteroids early Saturday (Oct. 16).
Astronomers spot dark matter creating eerie clones of a distant galaxy By Ben Turner It took more than eight years for the scientists to explain the bizarre finding.
Neanderthals may have lived near Princess Diana's childhood home 40,000 years ago By Stephanie Pappas While searching for a medieval village near the childhood home of Princess Diana, archaeologists discovered Paleolithic artifacts instead.
Skeleton of man fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption found in Herculaneum By Stephanie Pappas A man who may have been trying to flee or rescue residents of Herculaneum was buried in pyroclastic flow when Vesuvius erupted.
Are teeth naturally yellow? By Louise Bond REFERENCE A white smile is important to many people, but are teeth naturally yellow?
How does condensation happen? By Becks Shepherd REFERENCE Have you been wondering 'how does condensation happen?' We're giving you the low-down.
Rowing Machines vs Treadmills: Which is best for home use? By Steve Hoyles We compare rowing machines and treadmills to find out which type of machine gives you the best at-home workout.
Hungry grizzly bear photo-bombs camera trap in award-winning photo By Patrick Pester A grizzly bear attacked a photographer's camera trap and the resulting image won the Animals in their Environment category at the 2021 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
Why did more than 90 rattlesnakes move into a California home? By Stephanie Pappas More than 90 rattlesnakes were pulled from the foundation of a California home, where the snakes may have been gathering to give birth.
Thousands of California worms wriggle into super blobs By Stephanie Pappas Blackworm blobs can move as one organism by striking a perfect balance between wiggling and clinging, a discovery that could aid the development of soft robotics.
Why did more than 90 rattlesnakes move into a California home? By Stephanie Pappas More than 90 rattlesnakes were pulled from the foundation of a California home, where the snakes may have been gathering to give birth.
Why is alcohol used to preserve things? By Donavyn Coffey Here's how alcohol can help preserve DNA, tissue samples and even entire organisms.
Pi calculated to a record-breaking 62.8 trillion digits By Harry Baker Researchers are set to break the world record for the most precise value of pi, after using an advanced computer to calculate the famous constant to 62.8 trillion decimal places.
What happens when a baby takes its first breath? By Donavyn Coffey Fetuses don't breathe oxygen in utero, so how do newly born babies figure it out?
What is arachnophobia? By Jennifer Leman Arachnophobia is a fear of arachnids, a group of arthropods that includes spiders, scorpions, ticks and mites.
Will humans ever be immortal? By Patrick Pester Humans are getting better at staving off death our technological and medical advances. But could humans ever become immortal?
Best microscopes for kids 2021 By Timothy Williamson, TJ Fink Perfect for every skill level and budget, these are the best microscopes for kids right now
Nobel Prize in chemistry given to duo whose method solves 'mirror-image problem' in chemistry By Ben Turner Their solution allows scientists to select the 'chirality' of the molecule they are building
William Shatner 'AI' will chat with you about the 'Star Trek' actor's life By Mindy Weisberger Conversational video technology enables AI-powered back-and-forth between viewers and prerecorded responses.
