Exploding meteor startles Utah By Stephanie Pappas published 15 August 22 A loud explosion heard Saturday (Aug. 13) in Utah may have been an exploding Perseid meteor.
Plant-based diet: What to eat, health benefits and tips By Maddy Biddulph published 15 August 22 reference Everything you need to know about following a plant-based diet, including risks and deficiencies
Do probiotics help IBS? By Anna Gora published 15 August 22 reference Looking for advice on irritable bowel syndrome and wondering, 'do probiotics help IBS?' – we break down the science
Why is there so much biodiversity in the tropics? By Martin McGuigan published 15 August 22 Ecologists say there are three explanations for the abundance of species in the tropics.
The 7 most terrifying things in space By Jamie Carter published 15 August 22 Here are seven of the most terrifying things in space, including solar flares, black holes and supernovas.
The 5 craziest ways emperors gained the throne in ancient Rome By Tom Metcalfe published 15 August 22 Being the emperor of Rome was a risky business. But merely gaining the imperial throne could be difficult, too.
Why is there so much biodiversity in the tropics? By Martin McGuigan published 15 August 22 Ecologists say there are three explanations for the abundance of species in the tropics.
What's the largest ocean that ever existed on Earth? By Michael Dhar published 13 August 22 Panthalassa, a single world ocean surrounding the supercontinent Pangaea, would have stretched at least 1,800 miles (3,000 kilometers) wider than the Pacific.
Exploding meteor startles Utah By Stephanie Pappas published 15 August 22 A loud explosion heard Saturday (Aug. 13) in Utah may have been an exploding Perseid meteor.
The 7 most terrifying things in space By Jamie Carter published 15 August 22 Here are seven of the most terrifying things in space, including solar flares, black holes and supernovas.
The 5 craziest ways emperors gained the throne in ancient Rome By Tom Metcalfe published 15 August 22 Being the emperor of Rome was a risky business. But merely gaining the imperial throne could be difficult, too.
Antikythera mechanism: Ancient celestial calculator By Owen Jarus published 13 August 22 Here's what researchers know about the ancient Antikythera mechanism, a celestial-tracking device discovered in a shipwreck off a Greek island.
Plant-based diet: What to eat, health benefits and tips By Maddy Biddulph published 15 August 22 reference Everything you need to know about following a plant-based diet, including risks and deficiencies
Do probiotics help IBS? By Anna Gora published 15 August 22 reference Looking for advice on irritable bowel syndrome and wondering, 'do probiotics help IBS?' – we break down the science
Heat intolerance: What are the symptoms, causes and treatment? By Lou Mudge published 14 August 22 reference Does heat affect you more than most? Here’s everything you need to know about heat intolerance
Small, prickly dinosaur discovered in South America reveals an unknown lineage By Stephanie Pappas published 12 August 22 An armored dinosaur that weighed as much as a housecat has been discovered in South America. Though it resembles a primitive relative of ankylosaurus, it came from late in dinosaur history.
Sweet dreams, spidey: Arachnids experience REM sleep, and may even dream By Jennifer Nalewicki published 12 August 22 Spiders likely sleep and dream like humans do.
Not just tiny arms: T. rex also had super small eyes to accommodate its big bite By Nicoletta Lanese published 11 August 22 T. rex may have evolved thin eye sockets to help handle its bite force.
Extreme physics of 'supercritical' matter may be surprisingly simple By Stephanie Pappas published 12 August 22 At 'supercriticality,' the difference between the liquid and gas phases of a material seems to disappear. New research finds that this weird tipping point may be simpler than scientists thought.
What is the birthday paradox? By Charles Q. Choi published 30 July 22 If you're in a random group of people, what are the chances that two of the people will have the same birthday?
Strange 'alien' holes discovered on the ocean floor By Ben Turner published 29 July 22 The holes form a straight line and appear at regularly repeating distances, and they are surrounded by tiny mounds of sediment.
What's the most popular color in the world? By Tia Ghose published 25 July 22 The most popular color can vary by culture, gender and time.
How many people can Earth support? By Martin McGuigan published 11 July 22 The number of people the planet can sustain depends on both the natural constraints of our environment and human choices.
What is Paris syndrome? By Joe Phelan published 5 July 22 Some people who visit Paris develop extreme symptoms — such as nausea, vomiting and hallucinations — when their expectations of the city do not jibe with reality.
Best laptops for students 2022: Go back to school in style with these sleek student laptops By Mike Jennings published 9 August 22 Buying Guide Go back to school in style with our guide to the best laptops for students.
Save up to $300 on Apple’s latest MacBook Pro at Best Buy By Lloyd Coombes published 8 August 22 Apple’s MacBook Pro and MacBook Air laptops are cheaper than ever - just in time for your back to school preparations.
MacBook Air M1 is now just $849, grab this fantastic back to school laptop deal By Lloyd Coombes published 4 August 22 Save $150 on Apple’s most portable MacBook, now at its lowest price in 2022.