What was the Mongol Empire? By Owen Jarus published 21 April 22 Reference The Mongol Empire was the largest contiguous empire ever, stretching from the Pacific Ocean to central Europe.
King John: Magna Carta, rebellion and myth By Jonathan Gordon published 20 April 22 reference King John sealed the Magna Carta, but is remembered as one of England's worst rulers and often depicted as the villain in stories like Robin Hood.
Death from rare tick-borne virus reported in Maine By Rachael Rettner published 20 April 22 People infected with Powassan virus can develop serious neurological symptoms.
Large solar flare blasts toward Earth, causing radio blackouts By Elizabeth Howell published 20 April 22 For the second time in days, the sun hurled a large, X-class flare at Earth, causing radio blackouts and the potential for auroras.
Anglerfish: Biology, bioluminescence and lifecycle By Rachel Kaufman published 20 April 22 Reference Meet the fish that fish for other fish.
Newly discovered 'micronovae' shoot out of the magnetic poles of cannibalistic stars By Harry Baker published 20 April 22 A new study has revealed a brand new type of stellar explosion, known as a "micronovae," which are much less powerful and more irregular than similar blasts.
Evidence of 'modern' plate tectonics dating to 2.5 billion years ago found in China By Laura Geggel published 19 April 22 Earth scientists in China have found evidence of a subduction zone dating to 2.5 billion years ago.
Scientists find evidence for biggest earthquake in human history By Ben Turner published 19 April 22 The gigantic megaquake is matched only by the 1960 Valdivia earthquake in the same region.
Newly discovered 'micronovae' shoot out of the magnetic poles of cannibalistic stars By Harry Baker published 20 April 22 A new study has revealed a brand new type of stellar explosion, known as a "micronovae," which are much less powerful and more irregular than similar blasts.
4 planets and the moon are about to line up in the sky By Stephanie Pappas published 20 April 22 Four planets and the moon are poised to line up in the early morning sky starting April 23.
What was the Mongol Empire? By Owen Jarus published 21 April 22 Reference The Mongol Empire was the largest contiguous empire ever, stretching from the Pacific Ocean to central Europe.
King John: Magna Carta, rebellion and myth By Jonathan Gordon published 20 April 22 reference King John sealed the Magna Carta, but is remembered as one of England's worst rulers and often depicted as the villain in stories like Robin Hood.
Death from rare tick-borne virus reported in Maine By Rachael Rettner published 20 April 22 People infected with Powassan virus can develop serious neurological symptoms.
Philips Sonicare For Kids review By Joanne Lewsley published 20 April 22 Review Philips Sonicare For Kids electric toothbrush offers a fun brushing experience combined with a wealth of oral care expertise
Best humidifiers 2022: Relieve dry skin & allergy symptoms with these humidifiers By Sarah Finley published 20 April 22 Buying Guide We’ve rounded up the best humidifiers to combat the irritating effects of dry air, including its impact on allergies and asthma symptoms
Why is chocolate bad for dogs? By Remy Melina, Mindy Weisberger published 17 April 22 Is it really that bad to give a dog a bite of a chocolate bar? Live Science investigates just how much chocolate is lethal to dogs.
Zoo anteater exposed people to rabies in first-of-its-kind case By Rachael Rettner published 15 April 22 The infected animal may have exposed more than a dozen people to the deadly virus.
No, the Loch Ness Monster was not a whale's penis By Harry Baker published 14 April 22 A bizarre hypothesis linking the Loch Ness Monster to whale penises has been debunked by the researcher who helped start the wild rumor.
Scientists create weird pumpkin-shaped nucleus that vanishes in nanoseconds By Stephanie Pappas published 6 April 22 A newly created isotope of the silvery metal lutetium has a strange squashed nucleus and a half-life of just a few hundred nanoseconds.
8 ways you can see Einstein's theory of relativity in real life By Jesse Emspak published 28 March 22 Reference Relativity is one of the most famous scientific theories of the 20th century, but how well does it explain the things we see in our daily lives?
Odd circular shape beneath the ocean in Google Earth images is probably not aliens By Stephanie Pappas published 23 March 22 A weird circular shape on Google Earth has ocean-floor UFO hunters crying "alien."
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.
"The birds and the bees." Meaning and origin of the phrase By Kim Ann Zimmermann published 28 February 22 Reference The birds and the bees is a story parents tell their children to deflect the question "Where do babies come from?" The phrase refers to the talk about sex.
Geiger counter: Design, facts and uses By Scott Dutfield published 19 April 22 Reference Geiger counters use the natural process of ionization to detect and measure radiation levels
HTC Vive Cosmos Elite review: Perfect for gaming and fitness... if you have the space By Jordan Middler published 13 April 22 The HTC Vive Cosmos Elite is a powerful, and incredibly comfortable headset, if you can deal with the high price, and space required.
What causes motion sickness in VR and what can you do to avoid it? By Jordan Middler published 13 April 22 One of VR’s biggest issues is motion sickness, but why does it happen? What can you do to stop motion sickness in VR and what are games doing to help reduce it?
