How does the brain store memories? By Stephanie Pappas published 27 September 22 The brain stores memories by creating new circuits of communication between neurons. In particular, seahorse-shaped structures called hippocampi play an important role.
The Milky Way is 'rippling' like a pond, and scientists may finally know why By Brandon Specktor published 27 September 22 New research suggests that a strange 'ripple' is causing the Milky Way's stars to vibrate out of step, and an ancient collision with Sagittarius may be to blame.
NASA just redirected an asteroid by smashing a spacecraft into it By Ben Turner published 26 September 22 The test will help scientists learn how to stop catastrophic asteroid impacts.
Jupiter will be at its closest to Earth today (Sept. 26) in 59 years By Robert Lea published 26 September 22 Skywatchers will get a rare opportunity to see Jupiter in its full glory when its opposition happens at the same time as its closest approach to Earth.
Hurricane Ian to reach Category 3 before hitting Cuba, turning toward West Florida By Nicoletta Lanese published 26 September 22 Hurricane Ian is approaching Cuba and the western Florida coast.
NASA calls off Artemis 1 launch as Hurricane Ian threatens Florida By Ben Turner published 26 September 22 The rocket has been plagued by technical and weather problems since its wet dress rehearsal in April.
World's first wolf clone born to surrogate dog, Chinese company reveals By Harry Baker published 26 September 22 A Chinese pet-cloning company has successfully cloned an Arctic wolf for the first time. The adorable pup is proof that cloning could be used to help save endangered species.
Newfound 'snaky croc-face' sea monster unearthed in Wyoming By Jennifer Nalewicki published 26 September 22 Researchers in Wyoming have named a new species of plesiosaur defined by its long neck and snappy jaws.
Rare diamonds suggest water lurks much deeper in Earth's interior than scientists thought By Rebecca Sohn published 26 September 22 Clues about water in Earth's deep interior were recently extracted from rare diamonds.
Which animal has the largest head? By JoAnna Wendel published 26 September 22 The largest head in the animal kingdom likely belongs to the blue whale, while the largest relative to body size comes from an unlikely source.
Amazon is offering up to 38% off these AmScope Microscopes for kids and students By Lloyd Coombes published 26 September 22 Save on these beginner microscope kits with Amazon’s Back-to-School Sale.
Why do people have phobias? By Joe Phelan published 26 September 22 Are some people more prone to developing phobias, and are these extreme aversions permanent?
Which flu shot should I get? By Rachael Rettner published 26 September 22 With so many different types of flu vaccines available for the 2022-2023 season, which flu shot is right for you?
Plants evolved even earlier than we thought, exquisite 3D fossils suggest By Stephanie Pappas published 26 September 22 The oldest three-dimensional green algae fossil ever found dates back more than half a billion years and may reveal that plants are older than believed.
Save almost $500 on this powerful HP Omen 16-inch Laptop at Best Buy By Lloyd Coombes published 25 September 22 Whether you need it for gaming, programming, or a bit of both, this powerful HP Omen laptop is cheaper than we’ve seen it before.
Why did the Roman Empire split in two? By Joe Phelan published 25 September 22 The vast Roman Empire split into the Eastern Roman Empire and Western Roman Empire in the fourth century A.D.
50 million tons of water vapor from Tonga's eruption could warm Earth for years By Mindy Weisberger published 24 September 22 The explosive Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcanic event spewed so much moisture that it increased the global average of atmospheric water vapor by 5%.
What is the largest known star in the universe? (What about the smallest?) By Isobel Whitcomb published 24 September 22 The big stars make our sun look puny.
Earliest traces of opium use, found in Israel, may have been an 'offering to the gods' By Jennifer Nalewicki published 24 September 22 Researchers in Israel discovered the earliest evidence of opium use at a burial site near Tel Aviv.
Will monkeypox become a pandemic? By Ashley P. Taylor published 23 September 22 Surprisingly, there is no official definition of a pandemic.
