Footage of hypersonic metallic UFO shown by Pentagon officials at historic hearing By Ben Turner published 17 May 22 Pentagon officials speaking at the first public hearing on UFOs since the 1960s have shown previously classified footage of an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP).
Stop picking carnivorous penis plants, Cambodian environmental officials plead By Patrick Pester published 17 May 22 The Cambodian Ministry of Environment has asked people to stop collecting a carnivorous plant that resembles a penis, after footage appeared on social media of people picking the rare plant.
Ancient tooth of mysterious Denisovan girl possibly found By Charles Q. Choi published 17 May 22 Researchers in Laos have uncovered an ancient molar that may have belonged to a Denisovan girl who lived up to 164,000 years ago.
5,000 of the world's smallest penguins waddle onto Australian beach in record-breaking parade By Nicoletta Lanese published 17 May 22 A nightly penguin parade takes place on Phillip Island.
Meet 'Fiona' the pregnant ichthyosaur, Chile's oldest marine reptile mom By Joanna Thompson published 17 May 22 Paleontologists recently excavated a marine reptile known as an ichthyosaur that died while pregnant. The fossil provides a rare glimpse of the life cycle for this extinct ocean species.
Temperatures colder than space achieved here on Earth using superconducting X-ray laser By Robert Lea published 17 May 22 Using a superconducting X-ray laser, researchers at SLAC achieved a temperature 4 degrees Fahrenheit above absolute zero.
Nuzzling T. rexes and grappling sauropods: Dinosaurs on 'Prehistoric Planet' will astonish you By Patrick Pester published 16 May 22 "Prehistoric Planet" on Apple TV+ presents dinosaurs as we've never seen them before by pairing wildlife filmmakers and David Attenborough narration with Hollywood visual effects.
Watch live: Pentagon UFO sightings will finally be publicly aired at today's Congressional hearing By Ben Turner published 16 May 22 The U.S. Congress is set to hold its first public hearing on UFOs since the 1960s on Tuesday (May 17). Here's what to expect.
See these amazing images of the Blood Moon lunar eclipse from around the world By Elizabeth Howell published 16 May 22 Billions of people saw the sky show Sunday (May 15) to Monday (May 16).
Tomb of ancient Egyptian dignitary who read top secret documents discovered By Owen Jarus published 16 May 22 Archaeologists in Egypt have found the tomb of an official who claimed to have access to secret royal documents.
Record-shattering Tonga volcanic eruption sent atmospheric waves zipping around the Earth By Nicoletta Lanese published 16 May 22 The eruption triggered huge atmospheric waves called Lamb waves.
Did cats really disappear from North America for 7 million years? By Joe Phelan published 16 May 22 Here's the science behind the so-called "cat gap," a roughly 7 million-long period in North America in which there aren't any known cat fossils.
Board game deals 2022: Save on modern greats and family classics By Lloyd Coombes published 16 May 22 Looking to shake up game night? Here are the best board game deals you’ll find right now.
VR headset deals: Save on Oculus Quest 2, the ideal gateway to VR By Lloyd Coombes published 16 May 22 Enter a whole new world with these VR headset deals, including ways to get the Meta Quest 2 cheap.
What time is the Blood Moon lunar eclipse? By Samantha Mathewson published 15 May 22 A Blood Moon total lunar eclipse will occur this weekend, and here's when to watch it.
Here's how to watch the Flower Moon lunar eclipse today and tomorrow By Elizabeth Howell published 15 May 22 We'll help you get set up outdoors or online, depending on your location or your preference.
Why does wood catch fire, but metal doesn't? By JoAnna Wendel published 15 May 22 Burning is the release of energy, and some materials like metals, can absorb energy better than others, such as wood.
Why does eating pineapple make your mouth tingle? By Donavyn Coffey published 14 May 22 Is it the combination of the pineapple's acidity and the enzyme complex called bromelain that likely make your mouth sore.
Tick-borne illnesses are on the rise. Here’s how to protect yourself. By Stephanie Pappas published 14 May 22 Tick-borne illnesses are an unfortunate side effect of summer fun. Here's why (and how) to avoid ticks when recreating outdoors.
The 'doorway' seen on Mars is not for aliens. Here's how it really formed. By Tom Metcalfe published 13 May 22 The internet erupted after a photograph from the Mars Curiosity rover appeared to show an "alien door," experts are pretty sure it's just a natural feature.
