A 'bomb cyclone' is battering much of California By Elizabeth Howell 24 October 2021 A "bomb cyclone" in the Pacific is dumping extreme rain and several feet of snow on California.
2.5 billion-year-old traces of life locked inside primeval ruby By Yasemin Saplakoglu 24 October 2021 Traces of ancient life were locked inside a 2.5 billion-year-old ruby from Greenland, according to a new study.
When did Constantinople become Istanbul? By Benjamin Plackett 24 October 2021 Istanbul has had many names, including Byzantium, New Rome and Constantinople. It didn't officially become Istanbul until 1930.
Why do men's eyebrows get bushier with age? By Jennifer Welsh 23 October 2021 As men age, their testosterone levels stay high until age 70 or so, prompting their eyebrows — and ear and nose hair, too — to grow longer and longer.
Deadly bacteria found in aromatherapy spray sold at Walmart By Rachael Rettner 22 October 2021 Walmart is recalling nearly 4,000 bottles from this line of aromatherapy spray products.
After rampant ivory poaching, some African elephants lost their tusks — Why? By Cameron Duke 22 October 2021 For some elephants, survival meant ditching their tusks. Now they are slowly getting them back.
Earth's spin has slowed. But we still may need a negative leap second. By Stephanie Pappas 22 October 2021 After speeding up during 2020, the Earth's spin had settled down. A negative leap second may still be needed in the next decade.
World's biggest underwater eruption birthed skyscraper-size volcano By Laura Geggel 20 October 2021 Thousands of earthquakes tipped off geologists that there might be a new submarine volcano.
Jupiter hit by another space rock in rare views captured by Japanese skywatchers By Meghan Bartels 22 October 2021 It's tough to be the biggest planet in the solar system, and this fall Jupiter is taking a beating.
Weird stellar remnant may be from one of the first stars in the universe By Harry Baker 22 October 2021 Astronomers recently identified an unusual star that most likely formed from the hypernova remains of one of the universe's first stars.
When did Constantinople become Istanbul? By Benjamin Plackett 24 October 2021 Istanbul has had many names, including Byzantium, New Rome and Constantinople. It didn't officially become Istanbul until 1930.
The Maya: History, civilization & gods By Owen Jarus, All About History 22 October 2021 The Maya civilization stretched throughout Central America and reached its peak during the first millennium A.D.
Why do men's eyebrows get bushier with age? By Jennifer Welsh 23 October 2021 As men age, their testosterone levels stay high until age 70 or so, prompting their eyebrows — and ear and nose hair, too — to grow longer and longer.
8 benefits of stretching By Sarah Finley 22 October 2021 REFERENCE Do you forget to stretch or don’t have time? Here are the 8 benefits of stretching, according to the experts.
Deadly bacteria found in aromatherapy spray sold at Walmart By Rachael Rettner 22 October 2021 Walmart is recalling nearly 4,000 bottles from this line of aromatherapy spray products.
After rampant ivory poaching, some African elephants lost their tusks — Why? By Cameron Duke 22 October 2021 For some elephants, survival meant ditching their tusks. Now they are slowly getting them back.
How are alligators and crocodiles different? By Scott Dutfield 22 October 2021 Discover what separates alligators and crocodiles and how you can tell them apart.
Baby octopuses grow hundreds of temporary organs, then lose them without a trace By Brandon Specktor 22 October 2021 Hatchling octopuses are born with tiny, temporary organs that look like microscopic brooms. Researchers may finally have an idea what they do.
Siege of top-secret Area 51 began as a joke. Officials prepared to use deadly force in response. By Mindy Weisberger 19 October 2021 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.
Why did more than 90 rattlesnakes move into a California home? By Stephanie Pappas 18 October 2021 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 05 September 2021 Here's how alcohol can help preserve DNA, tissue samples and even entire organisms.
What happens when a baby takes its first breath? By Donavyn Coffey 11 October 2021 Fetuses don't breathe oxygen in utero, so how do newly born babies figure it out?
What is arachnophobia? By Jennifer Leman 01 October 2021 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 29 September 2021 Humans are getting better at staving off death our technological and medical advances. But could humans ever become immortal?
What is CRISPR? By Aparna Vidyasagar, Nicoletta Lanese 21 October 2021 CRISPR is a simple yet powerful tool for editing genomes. It allows researchers to easily alter DNA sequences and modify gene function.
Best microscopes for kids 2021 By Timothy Williamson, TJ Fink 15 October 2021 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 06 October 2021 Their solution allows scientists to select the 'chirality' of the molecule they are building
