What causes people to 'choke' under pressure? By Anna Gora last updated 22 March 23 People who "choke" under pressure underperform in high-stakes situations out of stress and worry. But what causes this phenomenon?
A 'Dark Big Bang' may have flooded the universe with invisible matter, new study proposes By Paul Sutter published 22 March 23 Within a month of the Big Bang, a second cosmic explosion may have given the universe its dark matter, new research suggests.
Potentially deadly 'superbug' fungus is spreading faster in the US By Harry Baker last updated 22 March 23 A new study shows that the number of cases and anti-drug resistance of the infectious fungus Candida auris increased between 2019 and 2021.
Key building block for life discovered on distant asteroid Ryugu — and it could explain how life on Earth began By Ben Turner last updated 21 March 23 Scientists have found uracil, one of the key building blocks for RNA, on the 200 million-mile-distant asteroid Ryugu
The universe might be shaped like a doughnut, not like a pancake, new research suggests By Paul Sutter last updated 21 March 23 The universe may be flat, but could still be shaped like a doughnut, weird patterns in leftover light from the Big Bang suggest.
Extinct 'Lord of The Rings' eagles had a 10-foot wingspan and probably could have carried a hobbit By Harry Baker last updated 21 March 23 Fossils uncovered in Australia belong to a newfound species of extinct eagle that was big enough to pick up hobbit-size prey, like the fictional giant eagles in "The Lord of the Rings."
Watch 1st aerial footage of gigantic, breakaway Antarctic iceberg the size of Los Angeles By Harry Baker published 20 March 23 Researchers from the British Antarctic Survey recently captured the first close-up video of A81, an enormous iceberg that broke off the Brunt Ice Shelf in January.
World must act now to defuse 'climate time bomb,' UN scientists warn By Ben Turner published 20 March 23 The UN's final IPCC report warns that drastic action must be taken immediately, but staving off disaster is within humanity's grasp.
A 'Dark Big Bang' may have flooded the universe with invisible matter, new study proposes By Paul Sutter published 22 March 23 Within a month of the Big Bang, a second cosmic explosion may have given the universe its dark matter, new research suggests.
Key building block for life discovered on distant asteroid Ryugu — and it could explain how life on Earth began By Ben Turner last updated 21 March 23 Scientists have found uracil, one of the key building blocks for RNA, on the 200 million-mile-distant asteroid Ryugu
Where is Stonehenge, who built the prehistoric monument, and how? By Owen Jarus published 21 March 23 The prehistoric monument Stonehenge was built up to 5,000 years ago on Salisbury Plain in England, but its ultimate purpose remains a tantalizing mystery.
7,000-year-old cult site in Saudi Arabia was filled with human remains and animal bones By Ben Turner published 17 March 23 Animal and human remains were excavated from a mustatil, an ancient desert monument believed to have been used for ritual practices in Saudi Arabia.
Potentially deadly 'superbug' fungus is spreading faster in the US By Harry Baker last updated 22 March 23 A new study shows that the number of cases and anti-drug resistance of the infectious fungus Candida auris increased between 2019 and 2021.
Tick-borne parasite is spreading in the Northeast, CDC says By Nicoletta Lanese published 21 March 23 A tick-borne illness called babesiosis is spreading in the northeastern U.S.
How are people cured of HIV? Here's everything you need to know By Nicoletta Lanese published 17 March 23 Only a few people have been cured of HIV, but scientists are working to develop cures that could be accessible to more of those infected.
Extinct 'Lord of The Rings' eagles had a 10-foot wingspan and probably could have carried a hobbit By Harry Baker last updated 21 March 23 Fossils uncovered in Australia belong to a newfound species of extinct eagle that was big enough to pick up hobbit-size prey, like the fictional giant eagles in "The Lord of the Rings."
Trilobites had a hidden third eye, new fossils reveal By Jennifer Nalewicki published 21 March 23 What had multiple eyes and a hard shell? A trilobite, that's what.
Ancient marsupial sabertooth had eyes like no other mammal predator By Jennifer Nalewicki last updated 21 March 23 The wide-set eyes and exaggeratingly long teeth likely helped Thylacosmilus atrox become a successful hunter.
Haunting 'mermaid' mummy discovered in Japan is even weirder than scientists expected By Harry Baker published 24 February 23 A new analysis of a mummified "mermaid" found in a Japanese temple has revealed exactly what it is made from, and it's not what scientists thought.
Flying saucers to mind control: 24 declassified military & CIA secrets By Denise Chow, Elizabeth Peterson published 27 January 23 From programs to build supersonic flying saucers to atomic bombs, here are the most fascinating declassified military and CIA secrets.
Does evolution ever go backward? By Michael Dhar published 15 January 23 In regressive evolution, organisms lose complex features and can appear to evolve "in reverse." But evolution doesn't retrace its steps, experts said.
What causes people to 'choke' under pressure? By Anna Gora last updated 22 March 23 People who "choke" under pressure underperform in high-stakes situations out of stress and worry. But what causes this phenomenon?
St Patrick's Day: 5 facts about this most Irish of celebrations By Tanya Lewis published 17 March 23 Why we wear green and other holiday curiosities.
Why are kids such fast learners? By Joe Phelan published 27 February 23 Most young children can easily pick up languages and learn immense amounts of knowledge in their early years. How do they pull this off?
Are coding bootcamps worth it? By James O’Malley published 20 March 23 Coding bootcamps are intensive courses designed to turn beginners into pro-coders. But are they worth it?
Save over $50 on this Lego Tree House set By Lloyd Coombes published 19 March 23 The Lego Tree House is a great set for nature lovers, young and old, and it's over 20% off at Amazon.
Get a Celestron Telescope for just $38 with this stellar deal By Lloyd Coombes published 17 March 23 Deal Save $60 off this Celestron travel telescope at Walmart.
