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.
Colossal 300-pound alligator gar caught (and released) in Texas bayou By Joanna Thompson published 13 May 22 A conservation educator caught a record-breaking alligator gar in a bayou near Houston.
Underground city unearthed in Turkey may have been refuge for early Christians By Tom Metcalfe published 13 May 22 Archaeologists in southeastern Turkey have unearthed a vast underground city that was built almost 2,000 years ago and possibly used by early Christians to escape Roman persecution.
Rare 2,300-year-old tomb in Istanbul holds partially cremated body By Owen Jarus published 13 May 22 Archaeologists in Turkey have discovered a 2,300-year-old brick tomb that contains the remains of a partially cremated body.
Scientists finally have proof of mysterious immune cell in humans By Nicoletta Lanese published 12 May 22 The existence of these cells was hotly debated.
Astonished fishers reel in gigantic 400-pound stingray in Cambodian river By Harry Baker published 12 May 22 A 400-pound stingray was accidentally caught by fishers in the Mekong River in Cambodia. However, experts say that these monstrous rays can grow even bigger.
1st image of our galaxy's 'black hole heart' unveiled By Ben Turner published 12 May 22 The enormous black hole is four million times the mass of our sun
Eerie 'yellow brick road' to Atlantis discovered atop ancient undersea mountain By Brandon Specktor published 12 May 22 Researchers exploring underwater mountains near Hawaii discovered a bizarre "yellow brick road" on an ancient seamount.
Iron Age arrow found on Norway mountain still has feather fletching on it By Laura Geggel published 12 May 22 Glacial archaeologists have found a well preserved arrow from the Iron Age that hunters used to shoot reindeer.
Distant 'galaxy' isn't a galaxy at all — but one of the brightest pulsars ever detected By Brandon Specktor published 12 May 22 The pulsar PSR J0523−7125 is so bright that astronomers thought it was a distant galaxy.
