Articles by Knvul Sheikh, Live Science Contributor

Articles by: Knvul Sheikh

Rare Charles Darwin Letter Fails to Sell at Auction

By Knvul Sheikh published 26 February 16

A handwritten letter by famed naturalist Charles Darwin to a British marine biologist was to be auctioned off yesterday (Feb. 25) by Nate D. Sanders Auctions, a Los Angeles-based auction house.

Easter Island Civilization Not Destroyed by War, New Evidence Shows

By Knvul Sheikh published 26 February 16

Deadly Orangutan Attack: 2 Apes Team Up to Kill Another

By Knvul Sheikh published 18 February 16

Deadly Orangutan Attack: 2 Apes Team Up to Kill Another

5 Things to Know About Zika Virus

By Knvul Sheikh published 8 February 16

Early Bird or Night Owl? It May Be in Your Genes

By Knvul Sheikh published 5 February 16

Map of Winter Storm Jonas' Wind Shows Destructive Gusts

By Knvul Sheikh published 2 February 16

Gulp! Science Finds New Way to Overcome Your Performance Anxiety

By Knvul Sheikh published 1 February 16

Marriage Contract Signed by Napoleon Could Sell for $20,000

By Knvul Sheikh published 28 January 16

A marriage contract signed by Napoleon Bonaparte and his first wife, Josephine, will be available for auction — just in time for Valentine's Day.

Bad Omen: How Full Moon Could Worsen Winter Storm Jonas

By Knvul Sheikh published 22 January 16

Can a full moon make a winter storm even worse? Yes, scientists say. Here's how.

Hiding in Plain Sight: 24 New Beetle Species Discovered in Australia

By Knvul Sheikh published 21 January 16

New Seafloor Map Reveals Secrets of Ancient Continents' Shoving Match

By Knvul Sheikh published 20 January 16

Beyond Gaming: 10 Other Fascinating Uses for Virtual-Reality Tech

By Knvul Sheikh published 19 January 16

You can finally place an order for your very own Oculus Rift virtual reality headset. And it can be used for many applications besides gaming.

Hurricane Alex whirls near the Azores islands at 13:00 Universal Time on Jan. 14, 2016.

A Look at Alex: NASA Satellite Spies Oddball January Hurricane

By Knvul Sheikh published 16 January 16

Hurricane Alex marks the first time a hurricane has formed in the Atlantic in the month of January since 1938, and a NASA satellite got a gorgeous look at the menacing storm.

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