Gigantic 'alien' comet spotted heading straight for the sun By Ben Turner published 30 January 23 Scientists think it may have come from another solar system
Tonga's massive volcanic eruption wiped out unique, never-before-seen life-forms By Ben Turner published 30 January 23 The island was destroyed by the same volcano that formed it seven years before.
Mars is about to be eclipsed by the moon. Here's how to watch. By Stefanie Waldek published 30 January 23 On Monday (Jan. 30), the moon will pass in front of Mars from the perspective of Earth in what's known as an occultation.
Which animals will survive climate change? By Emma Bryce published 30 January 23 What animal species will survive projected future droughts, rising temperatures and habitat loss?
Green comet C/2022 E3 will make its closest approach to Earth in 50,000 years this week. Here's how to watch. By Brandon Specktor last updated 30 January 23 The green comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) will make a close approach to Earth on Feb. 1/Feb. 2 before sailing off into deep space, possibly never to return.
Cryptic lost Canaanite language decoded on 'Rosetta Stone'-like tablets By Tom Metcalfe published 30 January 23 Two ancient clay tablets from Iraq contain details of a "lost" Canaanite language.
COVID-19 is a leading cause of death among US children and teens, study shows By Nicoletta Lanese published 30 January 23 An analysis of mortality data shows that COVID-19 ranks as a leading cause of death among children and teens.
Some carnivorous plants evolved to eat poop instead of bugs. And they're better off for it. By Harry Baker published 30 January 23 Former bug-eating plants, which evolved to feed on animal droppings instead, have a more nutritious diet than their carnivorous cousins, a new study finds.
Vast subterranean aqueduct in Naples once 'served elite Roman villas' By Kristina Killgrove published 30 January 23 Once played in by local children, a vast tunnel that goes through a hill in Naples, Italy, is actually a Roman aqueduct, archaeologists say.
How big is the largest possible earthquake? By Stephanie Pappas published 30 January 23 The amount of energy released in an earthquake is controlled by how much of the crust breaks. The good news is, we're not likely to see a magnitude 10.
The universe is slightly hotter than it should be. 'Dark photons' could be to blame. By Paul Sutter published 29 January 23 Intergalactic gas clouds are slightly hotter than they should be, new research claims, and theoretical particles called 'dark photons' could explain it.
Do elephants really 'never forget'? By Joshua A. Krisch published 29 January 23 Elephants are known for their extraordinary memories, but is it true that they never forget?
Who invented the toilet? By Joanna Thompson published 28 January 23 Did Thomas Crapper actually create your commode?
Sea spiders can regrow their anuses, scientists discover By Harry Baker published 27 January 23 In a new study, some juvenile sea spiders were able to regrow amputated body parts, which was previously assumed to be impossible in these marine arthropods.
Flying saucers to mind control: 24 declassified military & CIA secrets By Denise Chow, Elizabeth Peterson published 27 January 23 From programs to build supersonic flying saucers to atomic bombs, here are the most fascinating declassified military and CIA secrets.
Rise and fall of the Teutonic Knights in All About History 126 By Jonathan Gordon published 27 January 23 Inside All About History 126: Discover why the Teutonic Knights brought their holy war back to Europe and how they became a major medieval power.
The 20 largest recorded earthquakes in history By Tia Ghose published 27 January 23 A handful of regions around the world regularly unleash terrifyingly large earthquakes. Here are the 20 largest earthquakes on record.
50 amazing facts about Antarctica By Andrea Thompson last updated 27 January 23 Antarctica is the coldest, windiest, driest continent on the planet, and researchers are still discovering many of its secrets. Find out some of the most interesting facts about the southernmost continent.
15 strange desert animals By Stephanie Pappas published 27 January 23 Deserts are full of oddball animals. Here are 15 of the strangest.
Ancient Roman residences with 'pigeon towers' discovered in Luxor, Egypt By Owen Jarus published 27 January 23 Roman residences located near workshops and pigeon towers have been discovered in Luxor, Egypt.
