Here's what scientists know about mass school shootings By James Densley, Jillian Peterson published 25 May 22 Of the 13 mass school shootings in the U.S., the three most deadly occurred in the last decade. Data from these attacks helped criminologists build a profile of the gunmen.
Physicists predict Earth will become a chaotic world, with dire consequences By Paul Sutter published 25 May 22 Humans aren't just making Earth warmer, they are making the climate chaotic, a stark new study suggests.
Physicists just rewrote a foundational rule for nuclear fusion reactors that could unleash twice the power By Tom Metcalfe published 25 May 22 Future fusion reactions inside tokamaks could shine even brighter than before, thanks to groundbreaking new research to find the maximum density of the hydrogen plasma fuel that powers them.
Lasers reveal 'lost' pre-Hispanic civilization deep in the Amazon By Tom Metcalfe published 25 May 22 Settlements from a "lost" Amazonian civilization were found.
How to watch 'potentially hazardous' asteroid 7335 (1989 JA) blow past Earth this Friday By Brandon Specktor published 25 May 22 The 'potentially hazardous' asteroid 7335 (1989 JA) will make a close approach to Earth on Friday, May 27. Here's how to watch live.
How do space rockets work without air? By Elizabeth Howell published 25 May 22 Here's the science of how rockets launch off Earth and zoom around space with no oxygen.
UK kitchen vase turns out to be $1.8 million Qing-dynasty treasure By Owen Jarus published 25 May 22 A blue vase decorated with gold and silver that once sat in a kitchen actually belonged to a Chinese emperor and was just sold for $1.8 million.
20,000 years ago, two American cheetahs fought to the death in a Grand Canyon cave By Stephanie Pappas published 25 May 22 A new study of bones from the Grand Canyon reveals that this steep, rocky landscape was once a hunting ground for the extinct American cheetah.
Expect another above-average hurricane season in 2022, NOAA predicts By Harry Baker published 24 May 22 NOAA has announced that the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season is likely to be more active than average for the seventh year in a row.
Giant 'dragon of death' with 30-foot wingspan unearthed in Argentina By Jennifer Nalewicki published 24 May 22 Scientists recently discovered fossils in Argentina that belong to Thanatosdrakon. The specimens are the largest pterosaurs ever found in South America.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
