Losing Arecibo Observatory would create a hole that can't be filled, scientists say By Meghan Bartels Arecibo Observatory is facing a mid-life crisis — or something much worse.
STEVE is smearing green 'streaks' across the sky, and nobody knows why By Brandon Specktor Astronomers report a strange new feature of the aurora-like STEVE, which they are calling 'streaks.'
Hidden world of bacteria and fungi discovered on Leonardo da Vinci's drawings By Rafi Letzter Researchers examining Leonardo Da Vinci's drawings found a microbiome — a hidden biological signature of their travels across centuries.
Speed of COVID vaccine testing did not compromise safety, Fauci says By Yasemin Saplakoglu This incredible speed in vaccine development is unprecedented, but the process is solid.
Tiny owl found hiding in the Rockefeller Christmas tree isn't going home. Here's why. By Laura Geggel The owl found in the Rockefeller Christmas tree isn't going back to his original territory. Here's why.
CDC urges Americans not to travel for Thanksgiving By Rachael Rettner The safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving is at home with people in your household, the agency said.
Antarctica's blue whales return to South Georgia a century after they were nearly wiped out By Tom Metcalfe The critically-endangered blue whale has returned to the waters near the remote island of South Georgia near Antarctica, almost 100 years after they were nearly made extinct.
Arecibo radio telescope, an icon of astronomy, is lost By Meghan Bartels The National Science Foundation (NSF) will decommission Arecibo Observatory's massive radio dish after damage has made the facility too dangerous to repair, the agency announced today (Nov. 19).
Scientists are recreating the smell of 16th-century Europe By Yasemin Saplakoglu Historians and scientists across Europe have now gotten together with perfumers and museums for a unique project.
Prohibition-era gangster may have buried $150 million in treasure By Mindy Weisberger Infamous mobster Dutch Schultz allegedly buried millions somewhere in upstate New York, and treasure hunting teams are hot on the trail.
Scientists discover exotic new mineral forged in the furnace of a Russian volcano By Peter Dockrill Volcanoes rank among the most destructive and awe-inspiring phenomena on the planet. But these fiery fissures do much more than just destroy.
No, soaring COVID-19 cases are not due to more testing By Zoë McLaren COVID-19 cases are surging upward around the U.S., reaching 100,000 daily cases for the first time on Nov. 4 and 150,000 only eight days later.
The dazzling Blue Ring Nebula puzzled scientists for 16 years — and now they finally understand why By Samantha Mathewson Scientists have uncovered new evidence of the mysterious fluorescent debris that makes up the Blue Ring Nebula.
Mysteries of COVID smell loss finally yield some answers By Stephani Sutherland Explanations begin to arise at the molecular level for this vexing but commonplace symptom
Ancient Egyptian temple reveals previously unknown star constellations By Laura Geggel The ancient Egyptian temple was covered with soot, dirt and bird droppings.
Woman's stomach pain turns out to be rare case of 'wandering spleen' By Nicoletta Lanese The organ shifted when ligaments around it became loose.
FDA authorizes 1st fully at-home COVID-19 test By Rachael Rettner The test, made by Lucira Health in California, requires a prescription.
Children can be stealth superspreaders of malaria to mosquitoes By Nicoletta Lanese These asymptomatic infections can undermine efforts to eliminate malaria.
Pfizer vaccine is 95% effective, company to seek FDA approval within days By Yasemin Saplakoglu The final efficacy analysis of its late-stage trial suggest Pfizer and BioNtech's vaccine is safe and effective at preventing COVID-19.
Medieval soldier found with sword and knives at the bottom of a Lithuanian lake By Mindy Weisberger Archaeologists recently discovered the skeleton of a medieval soldier and his weapons at the bottom of a lake, the first such find in Lithuania.
