Latest articles by Pandora Dewan
Parasite lurking in woman's brain caused mysterious 'burning' leg sensation
A woman developed an array of symptoms shortly after returning from a vacation, and parasites turned out to be the culprit.
Creepy 'ghost lanterns' in South Carolina are not what they seem, study suggests
The Summerville ghost lanterns have mystified locals for generations. But geologists may have finally cracked the case.
Hidden underground lakes, a 'city-killer' asteroid and more.
Science news this week Feb. 15, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
'City-killer' asteroid 2024 YR4 could hit the moon instead of us, scientists say
Asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 2.3% chance of hitting Earth in the year 2032. But according to new estimates, it may have an even smaller chance of hitting the moon instead.
'Impossible' black holes, Antarctica's hidden 'plumbing' and more.
Science news this week Feb. 8, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Here's what could happen if asteroid Bennu smashes into Earth in 157 years
An asteroid the size of One World Trade Center has a very small chance of crashing into Earth in the year 2182. But what would this impact mean for life on Earth?
Doomsday predictions, asteroid secrets and more.
Science news this week Feb. 1, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Interstellar visitors, contagious peeing and more
Science news this week Jan. 25, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
'Queen of icebergs' A23a is barreling toward a remote South Atlantic island. Millions of animals could be at risk
Iceberg A23a is fast approaching the remote British island of South Georgia and the Sandwich islands
Kidney beans on mars, sunken worlds in Earth's mantle and more
Science news this week Jan. 18, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Watch SpaceX rocket explode over Grand Turk island in dramatic stream of fire and smoke
Debris from the rocket's explosion was caught on camera by a family vacationing on Grand Turk island.
One of Iceland's largest volcanoes sees swarm of 130 earthquakes — could it be about to blow?
The Bárðarbunga volcano system was responsible for Iceland's largest eruption for 300 years back in 2014. After a recent increase in seismic activity, could it be about to erupt again?
Woman's sudden hearing loss turned out to be a tick lodged in her ear canal
The tick was found lodged in the skin of her left ear canal after a thorough examination by her doctors.
Snowstorms, fire and Yellowstone's next eruption
Science news this week Jan 11, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Santa Ana winds: What is causing the deadly fires sweeping across Los Angeles?
The Palisades and Eaton Fires have caused the most damage so far, spreading over 29,000 acres collectively.
Never-before-seen parasite is resistant to ivermectin
Trichuris incognita is a newfound intestinal roundworm closely related to the whipworm parasite. However, it is significantly more resistant to treatment.
What is thundersnow? The weird weather phenomenon rumbling through the East Coast and Midwest
The conditions needed to create thunderstorms are very rare, and can be dangerous, meteorologists warn.
Polar vortices and volcanoes undersea
Science news this week Jan. 3, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Viral disease HMPV is on the rise among kids in China — what is it?
Health officials have reported a rise in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections among children ages 14 and under in China, but the exact magnitude of this uptick is unclear.
'Spiders on Mars' and ancient sea monsters: 5 of the biggest science stories you read in 2024
It's been a big year for science news.
Killer squirrels and an unexpected amulet
Science news this week Dec. 20, 2024: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Avian influenza: Bird flu spread triggers state of emergency in California
The declaration of a state of emergency in California over avian influenza comes within days of the first severe human case of bird flu in the U.S.
Rare army general and chariot unearthed among China's Terracotta Warriors
The life-size clay figurines offer new insights into the organization and structure of China's army 2,000 years ago.
