Spectacular 45-foot-tall 'ice volcano' appears in Kazakhstan By Patrick Pester An 'ice volcano' has formed above a hot spring in the Almaty region of southeastern Kazakhstan. What is causing this unusual phenomenon?
'Ice age' horse skeleton found in Utah backyard isn't what we thought By Laura Geggel The skeletal remains of a horse unearthed in Utah thought to date to the last ice age are actually much younger.
Scientists find first evidence of rare Higgs boson decay By Chelsea Gohd Scientists have spotted the first evidence of a rare Higgs boson decay, expanding our understanding of the strange quantum universe.
Original 'Stonehenge' discovered, echoing a legend of the wizard Merlin By Tom Metcalfe The earliest megalithic circle at Stonehenge, now in the southwest of England, was first built in the west of Wales more than 5,000 years ago.
Photo tour of Jezero Crater: Here's where Perseverance will land on Mars By Jeanna Bryner Here's a look at Mars' Jezero Crater, the gorgeous basin where the Perseverance rover is expected to touch down and look for signs of ancient microbial life.
Why do we breathe so loudly when we sleep? By Tara Santora Why do people breathe so loudly when they're asleep?
Who should get the Johnson & Johnson vaccine over the mRNA vaccines? By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, MS Each vaccine has its pros and cons, but all work extremely well.
Bones of St. James the Younger, one of the 12 apostles, belong to someone else By Patrick Pester Bone fragments long thought to have come from St. James the Younger, one of the 12 apostles who may have been Jesus' brother, couldn't have come from him, a new study finds.
Giant hair ball tears through teen's stomach, requiring surgery By Rachael Rettner The hair ball was more than a foot long and completely filled her stomach.
Hidden world of bizarre creatures discovered deep beneath Antarctic ice By Nicoletta Lanese All the knowledge we have of these animals comes from a single video.
New AI 'Ramanujan Machine' uncovers hidden patterns in numbers By Stephanie Pappas A new artificially intelligent 'Ramanujan Machine' can generate hundreds of new mathematical conjectures, which might lead to new math proofs and theorems.
Is champagne stronger than non-bubby alcoholic drinks? By Isobel Whitcomb Do you need to exercise extra moderation with the champagne this Valentine's Day?
Prior infection with common cold viruses won't protect against COVID-19 By Yasemin Saplakoglu For months, scientists have wondered whether past exposure to seasonal coronaviruses that cause common colds might prevent people from getting a severe case COVID-19.
White dwarfs wear the crushed corpses of planets in their atmospheres By Brandon Specktor When a star collapses into a white dwarf, it throws its solar system into total chaos. Sometimes, that chaos leaves a mark in its atmosphere.
Why do the queen's guards wear such tall hats? By Benjamin Plackett To scare off the queen's enemies.
CDC issues new guidelines for safely reopening schools By Rachael Rettner The recommendations provide a "long-needed road map" for reopening schools, officials said.
Cause of mysterious dark streaks on Mars found By Chris Ciaccia Landslides may be causing mysterious dark streaks on the Martian surface, scientists have found.
Scientists prepare for their last good look at asteroid Apophis before 2029 flyby By Meghan Bartels On March 5, wave hello to the most infamous asteroid that won't slam into Earth in 2029. Scientists sure will.
Diabetes drug led to dramatic weight loss in large trial By Rachael Rettner Participants lost 15% of their body weight.
Snow blankets Hawaii volcanoes in stunning satellite image By Harry Baker Hawaii has seen the second-largest covering of snow on the mountain peaks of Big Island since recordings began.
