Cycling vs running: Which type of cardio is best? By Dan Cooper published 27 September 22 Reference Cycling vs running has enthusiasts from both sides claiming the superiority of their favored pursuit. But is one truly a better use of your time and energy?
Is swimming cardio? By Harry Bullmore published 27 September 22 We all know it’s a great way to stay in shape, but is swimming cardio?
How does the brain store memories? By Stephanie Pappas published 27 September 22 The brain stores memories by creating new circuits of communication between neurons. In particular, seahorse-shaped structures called hippocampi play an important role.
The Milky Way is 'rippling' like a pond, and scientists may finally know why By Brandon Specktor published 27 September 22 New research suggests that a strange 'ripple' is causing the Milky Way's stars to vibrate out of step, and an ancient collision with Sagittarius may be to blame.
NASA just redirected an asteroid by smashing a spacecraft into it By Ben Turner published 26 September 22 The test will help scientists learn how to stop catastrophic asteroid impacts.
Jupiter will be at its closest to Earth today (Sept. 26) in 59 years By Robert Lea published 26 September 22 Skywatchers will get a rare opportunity to see Jupiter in its full glory when its opposition happens at the same time as its closest approach to Earth.
Rare diamonds suggest water lurks much deeper in Earth's interior than scientists thought By Rebecca Sohn published 26 September 22 Clues about water in Earth's deep interior were recently extracted from rare diamonds.
Which hurricane caused the most damage? By Michael Dhar published 23 September 22 Hurricane Katrina was the most expensive hurricane in history, while a 1780 storm killed the most people of any hurricane.
The Milky Way is 'rippling' like a pond, and scientists may finally know why By Brandon Specktor published 27 September 22 New research suggests that a strange 'ripple' is causing the Milky Way's stars to vibrate out of step, and an ancient collision with Sagittarius may be to blame.
Jupiter will be at its closest to Earth today (Sept. 26) in 59 years By Robert Lea published 26 September 22 Skywatchers will get a rare opportunity to see Jupiter in its full glory when its opposition happens at the same time as its closest approach to Earth.
Why did the Roman Empire split in two? By Joe Phelan published 25 September 22 The vast Roman Empire split into the Eastern Roman Empire and Western Roman Empire in the fourth century A.D.
Earliest traces of opium use, found in Israel, may have been an 'offering to the gods' By Jennifer Nalewicki published 24 September 22 Researchers in Israel discovered the earliest evidence of opium use at a burial site near Tel Aviv.
How does the brain store memories? By Stephanie Pappas published 27 September 22 The brain stores memories by creating new circuits of communication between neurons. In particular, seahorse-shaped structures called hippocampi play an important role.
Lab-grown meat: How it's made, sustainability and nutrition By Becks Shepherd published 26 September 22 Reference Lab-grown meat is a genetically engineered product that uses biotechnology. But is it healthier than meat reared from livestock?
10 foods to avoid during pregnancy By Louise Bond published 26 September 22 Reference From raw fish to caffeine, here are the foods to avoid during pregnancy so that you can protect yourself and your baby
World's first wolf clone born to surrogate dog, Chinese company reveals By Harry Baker published 26 September 22 A Chinese pet-cloning company has successfully cloned an Arctic wolf for the first time. The adorable pup is proof that cloning could be used to help save endangered species.
Which animal has the largest head? By JoAnna Wendel published 26 September 22 The largest head in the animal kingdom likely belongs to the blue whale, while the largest relative to body size comes from an unlikely source.
Ancient 'alien goldfish' shot toothy 'tongue' out of its gut to catch prey By Patrick Pester published 23 September 22 "Alien goldfish" from the Carboniferous had toothy tongue-like structures that resembled those in living mollusks, a new study finds.
Document supposedly written by Galileo is a fake By Stephanie Pappas published 22 August 22 A document thought to have been handwritten by Galileo Galilei is in fact a 20th-century fake.
Foot floating in a Yellowstone hot spring leaves more questions than answers By Stephanie Pappas published 19 August 22 Authorities have linked the discovery of a foot inside a shoe to a previously unreported death in Yellowstone National Park on July 31.
Weird quantum experiment shows protons have more 'charm' than we thought By Stephanie Pappas published 19 August 22 Protons can contain a charm quark, an elementary particle 1.5 times heavier than the proton itself.
Why do people have phobias? By Joe Phelan published 26 September 22 Are some people more prone to developing phobias, and are these extreme aversions permanent?
In which month are the most babies born? By Charles Q. Choi published 19 August 22 Which of the 12 months has the most births? And why do babies tend to be born at certain times of the year?
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.
Can VR fitness replace the gym? By Ben Huxley published 26 September 22 Is it time to ditch the gym membership and strap on a VR headset? We look at where VR can fit into your fitness regime.
Save almost $500 on this powerful HP Omen 16-inch Laptop at Best Buy By Lloyd Coombes published 25 September 22 Whether you need it for gaming, programming, or a bit of both, this powerful HP Omen laptop is cheaper than we’ve seen it before.
Save $400 on this Microsoft Surface Pro X tablet that can replace a laptop By Lloyd Coombes published 22 September 22 Microsoft’s powerful Surface Pro X is just under $900 with this huge deal at Best Buy.
