Wonderland of iridescent worms and hydrothermal vents found off Mexican coast By Nicoletta Lanese published 19 November 21 The newfound hydrothermal vents are located off the coast of La Paz, Mexico.
Astronomers discover enormous 'barrier' separating the center of the Milky Way from the cosmic ray sea By Brandon Specktor published 18 November 21 Scientists studying cosmic rays near the galaxy's center discovered a strange 'barrier' keeping the fast-moving rays from entering the Milky Way's middle.
Here's how to watch the longest partial lunar eclipse of the century live or online By Laura Geggel published 18 November 21 Here's how to see the partial lunar eclipse early Friday morning (Nov. 19) in person or online.
Dead tapeworm in man's brain caused him to speak 'gibberish' and have seizures By Yasemin Saplakoglu published 18 November 21 A long-dead tapeworm parasite was causing a Massachusetts man's unexplained symptoms.
Eerie video captures elusive, alien-like squid gliding in the Gulf of Mexico By Nicoletta Lanese published 18 November 21 The bigfin squid has a ghostly pale appearance and long, spindly tentacles.
Watch Live: The longest partial lunar eclipse in 580 years By Ben Turner published 18 November 21 The longest partial lunar eclipse of the century will light up the skies this week, and it will be visible in all 50 U.S. states.
FBI investigates 'smallpox' vials found in Pennsylvania lab By Yasemin Saplakoglu published 17 November 21 While cleaning out a freezer in a Pennsylvania vaccine research facility, a lab worker discovered several frozen vials labeled "smallpox," launching an FBI and CDC investigation.
New anti-tick vaccine prevented Lyme disease (in guinea pigs) By Nicoletta Lanese published 17 November 21 Much more research is needed to see if the vaccine works in people.
Scientists find the fastest acceleration in the human body By Ben Turner published 17 November 21 Scientists have found that a finger snap is the fastest acceleration of the human body ever measured. And alas, physics would not allow Thanos' famous snap.
15th-century Chan Chan mass grave discovered in Peru By Yasemin Saplakoglu published 17 November 21 In the 15th century, a group of elite women in the ancient city of Chan Chan spent their days making textiles while living ... and in death.
Earliest evidence of mercury poisoning in humans found in 5,000-year-old bones By Yasemin Saplakoglu published 17 November 21 The earliest evidence of mercury poisoning has been found in 5,000-year-old bones of humans buried in Spain and Portugal, according to a new study.
Massive hoard of Roman-era silver coins unearthed in Germany By Owen Jarus published 17 November 21 Nearly 5,500 silver coins dating from 1,800 years ago have been discovered in Augsburg, Germany.
Russia's missile test could have easily obliterated the International Space Station By Brandon Specktor published 17 November 21 What's the worst that could happen from the Russian missile test that blasted more than 1,500 pieces of space debris into Earth orbit?
Deadly and massive 'Megaspider' found in Australia has fangs that can puncture a fingernail By Mindy Weisberger published 17 November 21 The Australian Reptile Park recently welcomed the biggest funnel-web spider that the keepers had ever seen.
Metal detectorist finds 2,000-year-old dagger wielded by Roman soldier in battle with Rhaetians By Tom Metcalfe published 16 November 21 An amateur archaeologist in Switzerland has discovered an ornate dagger wielded by a Roman soldier 2,000 years ago.
Why does the moon turn red during a total lunar eclipse? By Jeanna Bryner published 16 November 21 During a lunar eclipse, the face of the moon will turn a shade of red. Here's why.
Mind-controlling fungus makes male flies mate with dead, infected females By Mindy Weisberger published 16 November 21 The pathogenic fungus Entomophthora muscae doesn't just kill the flies it infects; it also turns males into sex-crazed necrophiliacs.
If an asteroid really threatened the Earth, what would a planetary defense mission look like? By Meghan Bartels published 16 November 21 Someday, tucked away gathering dust in a nondescript warehouse, there will perhaps be a spacecraft waiting to be called to the launch pad, even as its builders pray it never flies.
Lost' Adélie penguin wanders nearly 2,000 miles off-course, ends up on New Zealand beach By Joanna Thompson published 16 November 21 A lost Adelie penguin ended up almost 2,000 miles off course.
Scorpions flood Egyptian villages after storm, sting and hospitalize hundreds By Mindy Weisberger published 16 November 21 Venomous fat-tailed scorpions stung more than 500 people after heavy storms disrupted their habitats and brought the deadly arachnids closer to people.
