Tangled bald eagles crash land on Minnesota street By Nicoletta Lanese 14 November 2021 The bald eagles may have tangled while fighting over territory or executing a courtship ritual.
A version of this gene doubles the risk of dying from COVID-19 By Stephanie Pappas 14 November 2021 A version of a gene that doubles the risk of death from COVID-19 in people under 60 is carried by more than half of people with South Asian ancestry.
How many satellites orbit Earth? By Harry Baker 14 November 2021 The number of satellites orbiting Earth is skyrocketing, and this may be causing more problems than solutions in the long term.
Rosetta's 'rubber ducky' comet makes closest approach to Earth, will disappear for 200 years By Tereza Pultarova 13 November 2021 Comet 67P, which famously hosted the first-ever cometary lander in 2014, made its closest approach to Earth on Friday (Nov. 12).
What would happen to the human body in the vacuum of space? By Jacklin Kwan 13 November 2021 Here's what would happen to an astronaut's body if they didn't have a spacesuit protecting them in outer space.
'Doughnut UFO' over Switzerland defies explanation By Brandon Specktor 13 November 2021 A photographer in Zurich, Switzerland, spotted the glowing object while four SpaceX astronauts returned to Earth thousands of miles away.
Earth's lower atmosphere is expanding due to climate change By Ben Turner 12 November 2021 The rate of atmospheric expansion has increased since the first measurements in the 1980s.
Diamond hauled from deep inside Earth holds never-before-seen mineral By Harry Baker 11 November 2021 Researchers have discovered a new mineral from deep within Earth's mantle; it was trapped inside a diamond and brought to the surface.
How many satellites orbit Earth? By Harry Baker 14 November 2021 The number of satellites orbiting Earth is skyrocketing, and this may be causing more problems than solutions in the long term.
Rosetta's 'rubber ducky' comet makes closest approach to Earth, will disappear for 200 years By Tereza Pultarova 13 November 2021 Comet 67P, which famously hosted the first-ever cometary lander in 2014, made its closest approach to Earth on Friday (Nov. 12).
What were the Crusades? By Tom Garner 12 November 2021 Reference The Crusades were a series of religiously motivated military campaigns between Christians and Muslims
The real Brexit: How Britain became an island By Scott Dutfield 12 November 2021 Reference Thousands of years ago Britain was connected to mainland Europe, but during an ice age Brexit a tsunami tore them apart.
California and Colorado start COVID-19 booster shots for all adults By Yasemin Saplakoglu 12 November 2021 California and Colorado expanded booster shot eligibility to all adults who received their second dose of Moderna's or Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine at least six months ago.
Fight or flight: The sympathetic nervous system By Nicoletta Lanese 12 November 2021 Reference The sympathetic nervous system activates the "fight-or-flight" response, quickly readying the body to handle dangerous or stressful situations.
Black Friday cheap adjustable dumbbells: Get a great deal on these weights By Ali Horsfall 12 November 2021 Deals Find the best set of cheap adjustable dumbbells for your home workouts this Black Friday.
Tangled bald eagles crash land on Minnesota street By Nicoletta Lanese 14 November 2021 The bald eagles may have tangled while fighting over territory or executing a courtship ritual.
Facts about tardigrades By Alina Bradford, Mindy Weisberger, Ailsa Harvey 12 November 2021 Reference Tardigrades, often called water bears or moss piglets, are near-microscopic animals that are almost indestructible and can even survive in outer space.
Rare 'cotton candy' lobster was a 1-in-100 million catch By Nicoletta Lanese 12 November 2021 The stunning lobster, named Haddie, is bright blue with dark purple specks.
Nuclear-powered US submarine collided with a hidden underwater mountain, Navy reveals By Harry Baker 03 November 2021 An investigation into a recent collision involving a nuclear-powered U.S. submarine has revealed it hit an unmapped seamount in the South China Sea.
Why extraterrestrial intelligence is more likely to be artificial than biological By Martin Rees 01 November 2021 Lord Martin Rees argues that if humans do find intelligent alien life, it will be artificial not biological.
What would happen if the speed of light was much lower? By Ashley P. Taylor 30 October 2021 Here's what would happen if the speed of light were orders of magnitude slower.
Personality traits & personality types: What personality type are you? By Stephanie Pappas, Ben Biggs 03 November 2021 REFERENCE What makes you, you? Psychologists sketch out personality traits using the "Big Five".
Ancient child sacrifice victims unearthed in Peru By Joanna Thompson 01 November 2021 Wari tombs with ancient human sacrifices unearthed in northwestern Peru
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 mathematics? By Elaine J. Hom, Jonathan Gordon 11 November 2021 Reference Mathematics is the science that deals with the logic of shape, quantity and arrangement. It's all around us.
Black Friday Osmo deals 2021 By Jeanna Bryner 10 November 2021 Check out this early round-up of the best Black Friday Osmo deals for 2021.
Who was the first cyborg? By Patrick Pester 10 November 2021 Fictional cyborgs have appeared in science fiction since the 1920s, but who was the first human to fuse with technology and become a real-life cyborg?
