Blue Apron review

By Lizzy Briskin published 24 May 22

review We tested the Blue Apron meal delivery kit to see how the service and meals stacked up against the competition

A meteor shower outburst from a shattered comet may spawn a new tau Herculids display on May 30

By Joe Rao published 24 May 22

The tau Herculids from comet 73P/Schwassman-Wachmann which began to fragment in 1995 may make an appearance on the night of May 30-31.

Spiraling vortex of 60 sharks rips apart a dead humpback whale in mesmerizing new video

By Harry Baker published 24 May 22

There were potentially even more sharks in the swarm.

A black and a pink axolotl snuggling up together in their aquarium.

Axolotls: The adorable, giant salamanders of Mexico

By Jeremy Rehm published 24 May 22

Reference Starring in mythological origin tales, axolotls are threatened salamanders that may hold the key to regenerating body parts in mammals.

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Woman holding bottle of wine rubbing her forehead

Can you be intolerant to alcohol?

By Maddy Biddulph published 24 May 22

Reference Is it possible to be intolerant to alcohol? We speak to an expert about the symptoms, causes and treatment of alcohol intolerance

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A father sitting on a couch feeds his baby a bottle filled with milk or formula.

Why can't babies drink cow's milk?

By Donavyn Coffey published 24 May 22

Milk isn't the same across species. Here's the science of why babies shouldn't drink cow's milk until they're older.

The image shows the wall of an ancient Egyptian temple. Half of the wall has been cleaned to reveal that the Egyptian hieroglyphs are actually quite colorful.

Gorgeous paintings of ancient Egyptian goddesses revealed under layers of bird poop

By Owen Jarus published 24 May 22

Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered colorful ceiling frescoes in an ancient Egyptian temple.

This electron microscope image shows virus particles of the monkeypox virus taken from human skin in 2003.

Monkeypox outbreaks tied to sex at 2 raves in Europe

By Jeanna Bryner published 23 May 22

The current outbreaks of the monkeypox virus in Europe and North America might have originated and spread through sex at two raves in Spain and Belgium.

Dromedary camels have one hump, like the animal here walking in the desert between the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

What do camels eat in the desert?

By Jeanna Bryner published 23 May 22

Camels' large, leathery mouths can handle the prickly thorns of almost any kind of desert vegetation, including that which other desert animals steer clear of.

The tallest trees on Earth live in California. These towering coastal redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens), shown here in the Purisima Creek Redwoods Preserve, Santa Cruz Mountains, can live for hundreds of years.

What is the world's tallest tree?

By Tia Ghose published 23 May 22

The largest coastal redwoods tower more than 350 feet above the ground.

This image shows 2 leg bones at different angles, the lower right leg being amputated. The rough endings on the bones of the lower right leg suggest the amputation was inflicted as a punishment and was not the result of an accident or disease.

Ancient Chinese woman faced brutal 'yue' punishment, had foot cut off, skeleton reveals

By Tom Metcalfe published 23 May 22

Archaeologists think the missing foot of a woman buried in China almost 3,000 years ago was amputated as a criminal punishment, according to a new study.

A photo of two Triops intertwined underwater.

Triops: Facts about the three-eyed 'dinosaur shrimp'

By Patrick Pester published 23 May 22

Triops, commonly called tadpole shrimp or dinosaur shrimp, belong to an ancient group of freshwater crustaceans and live in temporary pools.

A photo of healthy fats, including oily fish, avocados and olive oil

What is dietary fat?

By Lou Mudge published 23 May 22

Everything you need to know about dietary fat and why including it in your diet is important for good health

A prism splitting white light into the color spectrum (rainbow).

What is visible light?

By Jim Lucas published 23 May 22

Reference Visible light is a type of electromagnetic radiation between the infrared and ultraviolet wavelengths, and it can be detected by cells in the human eye.

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Water flows into the Minnesota River from a pipe connected to the Blue Lake treatment plant in Shakopee, Minnesota.

Kayakers find 8,000-year-old human skull in Minnesota

By Stephanie Pappas published 23 May 22

A pair of kayakers discovered a skull fragment near the Minnesota River. Authorities were shocked to learn that the bone was 8,000 years old.

14 healthy snack ideas to keep you feeling full

By Joanne Lewsley published 23 May 22

Try these healthy snack ideas to boost your energy levels whilst keeping your nutrition in check

Two scarlet macaws are perched on a branch (they are red, yellow, and blue in color, with long tail feathers). In the background there are lots of dark green tree leaves.

Why do parrots live so long?

By Charles Q. Choi published 23 May 22

Scientists may have untangled the mystery as to why parrots have such long lifespans.

woman making herself a vegan protein shake

Best vegan protein powder 2022: Keep fit with dairy-free protein powder

By Patricia Carswell published 23 May 22

Buying Guide A round-up of the best vegan protein powder to support your health and fitness goals

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A camel caravan crosses in front of the great pyramids at Giza with a stunning sunrise in the background.

What did ancient Egypt's pharaohs stash inside the pyramids?

By Owen Jarus published 22 May 22

The ancient Egyptian king Tutankhamun was entombed with lavish grave goods. What were other Egyptian pharaohs buried with in ancient times?

Asteroid 7335 (1989 JA), measuring four times as wide as the Empire State Building is high, will make a close approach to Earth on May 27, 2022.

Asteroid four times the size of the Empire State Building barreling toward Earth on May 27

By Brandon Specktor published 22 May 22

The near-Earth asteroid 7335 (1989 JA) will make a close approach to our planet on May 27, 2022, flying within about 2.5 million miles of Earth.