'STEVE' descends on North America after surprise solar storm By Brandon Specktor published 9 August 22 A surprise solar storm bashed Earth on Aug. 7 and 8, triggering an appearance of the mysterious glowing phenomenon called STEVE.
What are the different components of fitness By Richard Jones published 9 August 22 reference From agility and balance to strength and flexibility, discover the different components of fitness and how to train effectively
Astronomers plan to fish an interstellar meteorite out of the ocean using a massive magnet By Jamie Carter published 9 August 22 The interstellar asteroid crashed into the Pacific Ocean in 2014 and its recovery would be a world-changing scientific discovery, scientists say.
What is genocide? By Tom Metcalfe published 9 August 22 Acts of genocide — trying to partially or completely destroy an entire people or group — have been committed countless times throughout history.
Best laptops for students 2022: Go back to school in style with these sleek student laptops By Mike Jennings published 9 August 22 Buying Guide Go back to school in style with our guide to the best laptops for students.
How to watch the Perseids peak (despite the full moon) By Brandon Specktor published 9 August 22 The annual Perseid meteor shower peaks this year on Aug. 11 and 12. Here’s how to watch it, and where it comes from.
Intact WWII-era bomb discovered in Italy's River Po following extreme drought By Brandon Specktor published 8 August 22 An unexploded WWII-era bomb was discovered in Italy's River Po as extreme drought lowers water levels across Europe.
Enormous sinkhole wide enough to swallow the White House opens in Chile By Brandon Specktor published 5 August 22 A massive sinkhole measuring more than 100 feet across has opened on mining land in Chile, according to the government's geology mining service.
'STEVE' descends on North America after surprise solar storm By Brandon Specktor published 9 August 22 A surprise solar storm bashed Earth on Aug. 7 and 8, triggering an appearance of the mysterious glowing phenomenon called STEVE.
How to watch the Perseids peak (despite the full moon) By Brandon Specktor published 9 August 22 The annual Perseid meteor shower peaks this year on Aug. 11 and 12. Here’s how to watch it, and where it comes from.
What is genocide? By Tom Metcalfe published 9 August 22 Acts of genocide — trying to partially or completely destroy an entire people or group — have been committed countless times throughout history.
Who were the ancient Goths, Visigoths and Ostrogoths? By Owen Jarus published 8 August 22 The Goths sacked Rome, but they also helped preserve Roman culture. Gothic architecture, Gothic fiction and Goth music evolved from references to the Goths.
Honeywell TP50WKN dehumidifier review By Alyssa Mercante published 9 August 22 Review The Honeywell TP50WKN is a solid, effective dehumidifier with a great LED display and inoffensive noise output
If blood is red, why do veins look blueish? By Donavyn Coffey published 8 August 22 Blood is always red, and veins look blue or green because the skin filters light wavelengths differently.
Oclean X10 electric toothbrush review By Lou Mudge published 7 August 22 review We’ve tested the Oclean X10 sonic electric toothbrush, to see how it measures up in terms of performance, functionality and design
'Yoda' primates sing duets like opera stars By Jamie Carter published 8 August 22 Scientists recorded the intricate songs of the small, leaping primates on an Indonesian island.
Weird deep-sea worm looks like a luminous lump of spaghetti By Harry Baker published 5 August 22 A new video released by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) shows off 2012 footage of an unnamed species of spaghetti worm.
'Monkey gang' member executed in Japan as marauding macaques run amok By Isobel Whitcomb published 4 August 22 A team of "specially commissioned hunters" tracked down and killed one member of a "monkey gang" responsible for more than 50 attacks in the Japanese city of Yamaguchi.
What is the birthday paradox? By Charles Q. Choi published 30 July 22 If you're in a random group of people, what are the chances that two of the people will have the same birthday?
Strange 'alien' holes discovered on the ocean floor By Ben Turner published 29 July 22 The holes form a straight line and appear at regularly repeating distances, and they are surrounded by tiny mounds of sediment.
How much does the soul weigh? By Stephanie Pappas published 25 July 22 Legend has it that the soul weighs 21 grams, but science can neither prove the existence of the soul nor weigh one.
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.
How many people can Earth support? By Martin McGuigan published 11 July 22 The number of people the planet can sustain depends on both the natural constraints of our environment and human choices.
What is Paris syndrome? By Joe Phelan published 5 July 22 Some people who visit Paris develop extreme symptoms — such as nausea, vomiting and hallucinations — when their expectations of the city do not jibe with reality.
Best laptops for students 2022: Go back to school in style with these sleek student laptops By Mike Jennings published 9 August 22 Buying Guide Go back to school in style with our guide to the best laptops for students.
Save up to $300 on Apple’s latest MacBook Pro at Best Buy By Lloyd Coombes published 8 August 22 Apple’s MacBook Pro and MacBook Air laptops are cheaper than ever - just in time for your back to school preparations.
MacBook Air M1 is now just $849, grab this fantastic back to school laptop deal By Lloyd Coombes published 4 August 22 Save $150 on Apple’s most portable MacBook, now at its lowest price in 2022.
