Physicists predict Earth will become a chaotic world, with dire consequences By Paul Sutter published 25 May 22 Humans aren't just making Earth warmer, they are making the climate chaotic, a stark new study suggests.
Physicists just rewrote a foundational rule for nuclear fusion reactors that could unleash twice the power By Tom Metcalfe published 25 May 22 Future fusion reactions inside tokamaks could shine even brighter than before, thanks to groundbreaking new research to find the maximum density of the hydrogen plasma fuel that powers them.
Lasers reveal 'lost' pre-Hispanic civilization deep in the Amazon By Tom Metcalfe published 25 May 22 Settlements from a "lost" Amazonian civilization were found.
How to watch 'potentially hazardous' asteroid 7335 (1989 JA) blow past Earth this Friday By Brandon Specktor published 25 May 22 The 'potentially hazardous' asteroid 7335 (1989 JA) will make a close approach to Earth on Friday, May 27. Here's how to watch live.
How do space rockets work without air? By Elizabeth Howell published 25 May 22 Here's the science of how rockets launch off Earth and zoom around space with no oxygen.
UK kitchen vase turns out to be $1.8 million Qing-dynasty treasure By Owen Jarus published 25 May 22 A blue vase decorated with gold and silver that once sat in a kitchen actually belonged to a Chinese emperor and was just sold for $1.8 million.
Expect another above-average hurricane season in 2022, NOAA predicts By Harry Baker published 24 May 22 NOAA has announced that the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season is likely to be more active than average for the seventh year in a row.
What is the world's tallest tree? By Tia Ghose published 23 May 22 The largest coastal redwoods tower more than 350 feet above the ground.
How to watch 'potentially hazardous' asteroid 7335 (1989 JA) blow past Earth this Friday By Brandon Specktor published 25 May 22 The 'potentially hazardous' asteroid 7335 (1989 JA) will make a close approach to Earth on Friday, May 27. Here's how to watch live.
How do space rockets work without air? By Elizabeth Howell published 25 May 22 Here's the science of how rockets launch off Earth and zoom around space with no oxygen.
Lasers reveal 'lost' pre-Hispanic civilization deep in the Amazon By Tom Metcalfe published 25 May 22 Settlements from a "lost" Amazonian civilization were found.
UK kitchen vase turns out to be $1.8 million Qing-dynasty treasure By Owen Jarus published 25 May 22 A blue vase decorated with gold and silver that once sat in a kitchen actually belonged to a Chinese emperor and was just sold for $1.8 million.
What is an abortion? By Kimberly Hickok published 24 May 22 An abortion is the early termination of a pregnancy, which can happen spontaneously, as in the case of a miscarriage, or by medical or surgical means.
Blue Apron review By Lizzy Briskin published 24 May 22 review We tested the Blue Apron meal delivery kit to see how the service and meals stacked up against the competition
Can you be intolerant to alcohol? By Maddy Biddulph published 24 May 22 Reference Is it possible to be intolerant to alcohol? We speak to an expert about the symptoms, causes and treatment of alcohol intolerance
20,000 years ago, two American cheetahs fought to the death in a Grand Canyon cave By Stephanie Pappas published 25 May 22 A new study of bones from the Grand Canyon reveals that this steep, rocky landscape was once a hunting ground for the extinct American cheetah.
Axolotls: The adorable, giant salamanders of Mexico By Jeremy Rehm published 24 May 22 Reference Starring in mythological origin tales, axolotls are threatened salamanders that may hold the key to regenerating body parts in mammals.
What do camels eat in the desert? By Jeanna Bryner published 23 May 22 Camels' large, leathery mouths can handle the prickly thorns of almost any kind of desert vegetation, including that which other desert animals steer clear of.
Footage of hypersonic metallic UFO shown by Pentagon officials at historic hearing By Ben Turner published 17 May 22 Pentagon officials speaking at the first public hearing on UFOs since the 1960s have shown previously classified footage of an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP).
Watch live: Pentagon UFO sightings will finally be publicly aired at today's Congressional hearing By Ben Turner published 16 May 22 The U.S. Congress is set to hold its first public hearing on UFOs since the 1960s on Tuesday (May 17). Here's what to expect.
Why does wood catch fire, but metal doesn't? By JoAnna Wendel published 15 May 22 Burning is the release of energy, and some materials like metals, can absorb energy better than others, such as wood.
Cinco de Mayo: History and facts about the celebration of Latin culture By Remy Melina published 4 May 22 Reference Cinco de Mayo is an annual celebration of Latin culture, with origins in a 19th-century battle.
What's the difference between race and ethnicity? By Emma Bryce published 9 April 22 Race and ethnicity are terms that are sometimes used sloppily, almost interchangeably. But race and ethnicity are not the same thing.
What is the Mandela effect? And have you experienced it? By Joe Phelan published 19 March 22 The Mandela effect is when many people believe that something happened when, in reality, it never did.
Physicists just rewrote a foundational rule for nuclear fusion reactors that could unleash twice the power By Tom Metcalfe published 25 May 22 Future fusion reactions inside tokamaks could shine even brighter than before, thanks to groundbreaking new research to find the maximum density of the hydrogen plasma fuel that powers them.
Best wildlife photography cameras 2022 By James Artaius published 17 May 22 BUYING GUIDE These are the best wildlife photography cameras for shooting in the Serengeti, the local zoo, and everywhere in-between.
Olympus OM-D E-M1X review By James Artaius published 17 May 22 REVIEW Looking for ultra lightweight kit that packs a heavyweight punch? The Olympus OM-D E-M1X provides a compact system that’s ideal for wildlife and safari shooting.
