Human head carvings and phallus-shaped pillars discovered at 11,000-year-old site in Turkey By Owen Jarus 21 October 2021 Archaeologists in Turkey have found a human head carving and phallus-shaped pillars where a parade took place 11,000 years ago.
Jurassic graveyard reveals oldest evidence that dinosaurs traveled in herds By Laura Geggel 21 October 2021 The earliest evidence that dinosaurs lived in herds dates to a 192 million-year-old Jurassic graveyard in Argentina.
Triassic dinosaur with giant 'murder feet' wasn't so big after all, scientists find By Mindy Weisberger 21 October 2021 The footprints of a Triassic dinosaur in Australia convinced scientists that the animal was a giant carnivore, but a new analysis proved otherwise.
Oldest ghost drawing discovered on Babylonian exorcism tablet By Patrick Pester 21 October 2021 The oldest-known ghost drawing has been discovered on an ancient Babylonian tablet as part of an exorcism ritual.
Failed Russian spy satellite falls to Earth in brilliant fireball (video) By Mike Wall 21 October 2021 A failed Russian spy satellite crashed back to Earth early Wednesday morning (Oct. 20), burning up in a brilliant fireball spotted by many observers in the American Midwest.
Giant ram head statues found on 'Avenue of Sphinxes' in Egypt By Owen Jarus 20 October 2021 Three giant statues of ram heads — at least one of which had a cobra on top — have been discovered south of Karnak Temple in Luxor, Egyptologists announced.
Thousands of tiny ‘ice needles’ may explain mysterious stone patterns on Earth … and Mars By Joanna Thompson 19 October 2021 Tiny natural ice structures help arrange stones into spectacular landscapes.
Huge hole discovered in Arctic's 'last ice' By Stephanie Pappas 18 October 2021 A polynya, or rift, opened in the Arctic's oldest, thickest ice in May 2020, new research finds.
Failed Russian spy satellite falls to Earth in brilliant fireball (video) By Mike Wall 21 October 2021 A failed Russian spy satellite crashed back to Earth early Wednesday morning (Oct. 20), burning up in a brilliant fireball spotted by many observers in the American Midwest.
Scientists create most detailed map of Uranus' mysterious auroras By Tereza Pultarova 20 October 2021
Giant ram head statues found on 'Avenue of Sphinxes' in Egypt By Owen Jarus 20 October 2021 Three giant statues of ram heads — at least one of which had a cobra on top — have been discovered south of Karnak Temple in Luxor, Egyptologists announced.
What was the Reign of Terror? By Callum McKelvie, All About History 20 October 2021 The Reign of Terror, also called the Terror, was a period of state-sanctioned violence and mass executions during the French Revolution.
Does yoga build muscle? By Annette Khayela 21 October 2021 REFERENCE Yoga is known for increasing flexibility, but does yoga build muscle too?
Six ways to keep exercising in winter By Claire Turrell 20 October 2021 REFERENCE It might be cold outside, but here are six ways to keep exercising in winter.
How to use an electric toothbrush By India Bottomley 20 October 2021 REFERENCE Here’s exactly how to use an electric toothbrush, as explained by dentists.
Jurassic graveyard reveals oldest evidence that dinosaurs traveled in herds By Laura Geggel 21 October 2021 The earliest evidence that dinosaurs lived in herds dates to a 192 million-year-old Jurassic graveyard in Argentina.
Triassic dinosaur with giant 'murder feet' wasn't so big after all, scientists find By Mindy Weisberger 21 October 2021 The footprints of a Triassic dinosaur in Australia convinced scientists that the animal was a giant carnivore, but a new analysis proved otherwise.
20 of the weirdest sharks By Stephanie Pappas 20 October 2021 Sharks have been around for over 450 million years and have gained some pretty strange traits in that time.
Siege of top-secret Area 51 began as a joke. Officials prepared to use deadly force in response. By Mindy Weisberger 19 October 2021 UFO enthusiasts who rallied in 2019 to invade Area 51 may have been joking about "storming" the base. But law enforcement officials took the idea very, very seriously.
Why did more than 90 rattlesnakes move into a California home? By Stephanie Pappas 18 October 2021 More than 90 rattlesnakes were pulled from the foundation of a California home, where the snakes may have been gathering to give birth.
Why is alcohol used to preserve things? By Donavyn Coffey 05 September 2021 Here's how alcohol can help preserve DNA, tissue samples and even entire organisms.
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 arachnophobia? By Jennifer Leman 01 October 2021 Arachnophobia is a fear of arachnids, a group of arthropods that includes spiders, scorpions, ticks and mites.
Will humans ever be immortal? By Patrick Pester 29 September 2021 Humans are getting better at staving off death our technological and medical advances. But could humans ever become immortal?
Best microscopes for kids 2021 By Timothy Williamson, TJ Fink 15 October 2021 Perfect for every skill level and budget, these are the best microscopes for kids right now
Nobel Prize in chemistry given to duo whose method solves 'mirror-image problem' in chemistry By Ben Turner 06 October 2021 Their solution allows scientists to select the 'chirality' of the molecule they are building
William Shatner 'AI' will chat with you about the 'Star Trek' actor's life By Mindy Weisberger 06 October 2021 Conversational video technology enables AI-powered back-and-forth between viewers and prerecorded responses.
