A 1,000-pound great white shark just spotted off coast of New Jersey By Elizabeth Howell published 8 May 22 The predatory fish, nicknamed 'Ironbound', is on his way north to Canada.
Earth tells us to 'GO' in weird cloud message seen from space By Tariq Malik published 8 May 22 A surprising new photo from the GOES East satellite has revealed what appears to be the word "Go" written in the clouds as seen from space.
Why are there so many giants in the deep sea? By Donavyn Coffey published 8 May 22 Here's the science behind why some deep sea creatures — such as squids, sharks, sea spiders and worms — get so giant.
Do trees exist (scientifically speaking)? By Ashley Hamer published 7 May 22 Trees don't fit into a species, family or even an order. So do they really exist, scientifically speaking?
Cameras caught a 'space jellyfish' fly over Georgia. Here’s what it really was. By Brandon Specktor published 7 May 22 A so-called “space jellyfish” seen in the sky over Georgia was actually a SpaceX rocket launch. Here’s why it looked so weird.
How to watch the Eta Aquarids meteor shower this weekend By Elizabeth Howell published 6 May 22 The show originates from Halley's Comet and may generate as many as 30 shooting stars an hour.
Pig virus may have contributed to death of man with 1st porcine heart transplant By Rachael Rettner published 6 May 22 The man was the first person to receive a transplant using a heart from a genetically modified pig.
We finally know how trilobites mated, thanks to new fossils By Laura Geggel published 6 May 22 An ancient trilobite fossil revealed that it had teensy claspers, which males likely used to "hug" females while mating.
Remains of Aztec dwelling and floating gardens unearthed in Mexico City By Emily Staniforth published 6 May 22 The house and other finds, which date from the 13th to 19th centuries, show how the area was used and changed throughout the centuries.
Giant blob of solar plasma could 'graze' Earth this weekend, NOAA says By Brandon Specktor published 6 May 22 A mild coronal mass ejection could slam into our planet on Saturday, May 7, according to NOAA.
Astronauts can no longer commit crimes on the moon, Canada decrees By Brandon Specktor published 5 May 22 The Canadian government is considering a measure that will make it illegal for Canadian astronauts to commit crimes in space.
'Giant MRI of Antarctica' reveals 'fossil seawater' under ice sheet By Nicoletta Lanese published 5 May 22 Fossil seawater can be found in the depths of the aquifer.
Elusive bronze-scaled ‘dragon’ of the deep caught on video off California coast By Cameron Duke published 5 May 22 Scientists exploring the depths of Monterey Bay unexpectedly encountered a rare and unique species of dragonfish.
World's 'shark tooth capital' teemed with even more extinct species than we knew By Ailsa Harvey published 5 May 22 Florida is sometimes referred to as the "shark tooth capital of the world," and new research documents the now-extinct species that have been discovered there.
Scientists discover bizarre 'worm-like' aurora stretching halfway across Mars By Brandon Specktor published 5 May 22 Scientists detected an enormous new type of aurora stretching halfway across the Martian atmosphere.
Ancient Egyptian mummy forgotten in storage turns out to be sacred bird often sacrificed to Thoth By Callum McKelvie published 5 May 22 Scientists have uncovered the mystery of a 1,500-year-old bird mummy that was mislabeled.
Giant 'sea monsters' evolved big bodies to offset long necks being a total drag By Jennifer Nalewicki published 5 May 22 Large torsos helped streamline swimming in giant long-necked extinct marine reptiles that swam Earth's oceans during the Mesozoic.
Roe v. Wade FAQ: What if abortion rights law gets overturned? By Rachael Rettner, Nicoletta Lanese published 4 May 22 Here are answers to questions about what could happen if the landmark ruling is overturned.
Severe COVID-19 may cause similar cognitive deficits as 20 years of aging By Nicoletta Lanese published 4 May 22 People hospitalized for COVID-19 showed cognitive impairments.
Huge solar flare captured in stunning NASA image as it fires off from the sun By Ben Turner published 4 May 22 A powerful solar flare just erupted from the surface of the sun — and NASA captured stunning footage of it.
