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 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.
Do bees really die if they sting you? By Joe Phelan published 21 May 22 Here's the science behind whether all bees die after stinging humans.
Cats can memorize their friends' names, new study suggests By Brandon Specktor published 21 May 22 Cats may be able to remember the names of cohabitating cats — but it depends where they live, new research suggests.
Asian elephant mom carries dead calf for weeks, new eye-opening videos reveal By Stephanie Pappas published 21 May 22 Asian elephants, like their African cousins, seem to mourn their dead, sometimes carrying their lost infants for days or weeks.
Monkeypox outbreaks: Here's everything you need to know By Tia Ghose, Jeanna Bryner published 20 May 22 Cases of the rare monkeypox virus are popping up in Europe and the United States. Here's what you need to know about the virus.
'Ghost' fossils preserve haunting record of ancient life on a hellish Earth By Joanna Thompson published 20 May 22 Ghostly imprints of very tiny "nannofossils" can offer a valuable window into our planet's past — and hint at its possible future.
Monkeypox cases double in UK, pop up in US By Stephanie Pappas published 20 May 22 Monkeypox infections are appearing in Europe and North America, a rare occurrence for a disease endemic to west and central Africa.
Voyager 1 sends strange signals from beyond the solar system. Scientists are confused. By Meghan Bartels published 20 May 22 NASA's Voyager 1 space probe sent a confusing signal back to Earth, suggesting the craft doesn't know where it's located.
Alien shopping-bag ocean weirdo has glowing Cheetos for guts By Stephanie Pappas published 20 May 22 Resembling an alien shopping bag with guts made of glowing Cheetos, a bizarre creature took center stage in new footage captured by a remotely operated vehicle deep in the Pacific Ocean.
How much urine can a healthy bladder hold? By Stephanie Pappas published 20 May 22 A healthy adult bladder can hold a fair amount of urine, but regularly holding it to the point of discomfort isn't a great idea.
Alien stone in Egyptian desert came from rare supernova, scientists say By Ben Turner published 20 May 22 The rock likely formed from the merging of dust with the remnants of the two stars involved in the explosion.
Breaching humpback whale body slams boat in Mexico, injuring everyone on board By Harry Baker published 20 May 22 Local authorities suggest the young humpback did it on purpose.
No, scientists didn't discover the cause of SIDS. Here's what they did find. By Nicoletta Lanese published 20 May 22 The results of the study were initially overstated on social media.
Humans could become a truly interplanetary species within 200 years, physicists claim By Paul Sutter published 20 May 22 Harness renewable energy to explore the cosmos or risk planetary doom, new physics study argues
17 skeletons unearthed at medieval friary in UK By Owen Jarus published 20 May 22 Archaeologists in Wales have unearthed 17 skeletons at a medieval friary, but it's unclear whether the human remains belonged to friars or lay people.
Stonehenge builders ate parasite-infested meat during ancient feasts, according to their poop By Harry Baker published 19 May 22 The builders also fed the worm-infested meat to their dogs.
What is vodka? By Michael Dhar, Tia Ghose published 19 May 22 To produce vodka, you must first ferment a foodstuff that contains sugar or starch, then distill the product to increase its alcohol content. But what is vodka made from?
What's the difference between a moth and a butterfly? By Tia Ghose published 19 May 22 Though related, there are key differences between them.
Red Sea dolphins slather their skin in coral mucus, because nature is wonderfully gross By Nicoletta Lanese published 19 May 22 Young dolphins seem to learn this skin care routine from their elders.
