James Webb telescope discovers ancient 'water world' in nearby star system By Briley Lewis published 15 May 23 The James Webb Space Telescope took its first close look at a "mini-Neptune" — the most common type of planet beyond our solar system — and found signs of water.
Diver unexpectedly discovers Roman-era shipwreck carrying beautiful marble columns off Israel's coast By Jennifer Nalewicki published 15 May 23 A diver off the coast of Israel discovered an 1,800-year-old Roman shipwreck containing 44 tons of artifacts.
1st-of-its-kind menopause drug targets brain misfiring behind hot flashes By Nicoletta Lanese published 15 May 23 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new pill for moderate to severe hot flashes.
How to see ghostly 'Da Vinci glow' illuminate the crescent moon this week By Jamie Carter published 15 May 23 Twice-reflected sunlight subtly illuminates the dark limb of the crescent moon just before and after the new moon in a phenomenon called Earthshine, or 'Da Vinci glow'.
What is the deadliest spider in the world? By Joshua A. Krisch published 15 May 23 Although nearly all spiders are venomous, a few stand out from the crowd for their potent toxins. So, which spider is the deadliest in the world?
Rock that crashed through New Jersey home may be 4.6 billion-year-old chunk of Halley's Comet By Stephanie Pappas last updated 15 May 23 An apparent meteorite crashed into a bedroom in Hopewell Township, New Jersey, on Monday (May 8). A scientific analysis confirmed its extraterrestrial origin.
Alien-like comb jellies have a nervous system like nothing ever seen before By Stephanie Pappas published 15 May 23 Strange sea creatures called ctenophores have a fused nerve net where scientists expected to see synapses. Did they evolve their nervous system separately from other animals?
The Apple Watch Series 8 is reduced again at Amazon, making it well worth a look By Lloyd Coombes published 15 May 23 Grab the Apple Watch Series 8 for $70 less as this Amazon deal makes a return.
5,400-year-old tomb discovered in Spain perfectly captures the summer solstice By Tom Metcalfe published 15 May 23 Archaeologists have discovered a 5,400-year-old stone tomb beside a prominent lone mountain in southern Spain, indicating it was a local focus for the prehistoric people of the region.
2,300-year-old scissors and 'folded' sword discovered in a Celtic cremation tomb in Germany By Jennifer Nalewicki published 15 May 23 Archaeologists in Germany have unearthed a folded sword, scissors and other artifacts at a Celtic cremation tomb.
Did Noah's flood really happen? By Patrick Pester published 14 May 23 Noah's flood is a story much older than the Bible, and researchers are still learning about its roots.
Mysterious, ultra low-frequency noises detected in Earth's atmosphere — and scientists can't explain them By Ben Turner published 13 May 23 Solar-powered balloons detected strange rumblings at a height of 70,000 feet above the Earth's surface. Scientists can't identify them.
When did the Isthmus of Panama form between North and South America? By Michael Dhar published 13 May 23 The linkage of the Americas had outsize impacts globally, and its controversial timing has similarly large implications for science.
Scientists discover 62 new moons around Saturn, raising total to 145 — the most in the solar system By Brandon Specktor published 12 May 23 The discovery of 62 'irregular' moons orbiting Saturn brings the planet’s total to 145 — and hints at a chaotic past.
Watch as 2 male Alaskan grizzly bears fight in an epic battle By Jennifer Nalewicki published 12 May 23 An Alaskan wildlife guide captured two massive male grizzly bears in a brawl for "mating season dominance rights."
Scientists stumble upon a new part of a cell in one of the most studied animals on Earth By Kamal Nahas published 12 May 23 Scientists found a previously unrecognized organelle in fruit flies, a thoroughly studied organism.
Weird balloon circling the Southern Hemisphere isn't a spy craft — it's NASA's newest telescope By Harry Baker published 12 May 23 An enormous balloon spotted circling the Southern Hemisphere is actually SuperBIT, a NASA telescope that is capturing Hubble-quality data from the upper reaches of the atmosphere.
'Haphazard' burial of 400-year-old skeleton from Colonial Maryland points to tragic fate of 'indentured' teenager By Jennifer Nalewicki published 12 May 23 Researchers in Maryland discovered the grave of a teenager who may have been one of the first European colonists to come to the New World.
Super salty water leaking from the Indian Ocean may have helped end the last ice age By Sascha Pare published 12 May 23 A huge drop in sea levels trapped extremely salty water in the Indian Ocean, which then gushed into the Atlantic when currents changed 15,000 years ago.
Significant El Niño event is almost guaranteed this year, experts warn. And it could be a big one. By Harry Baker published 12 May 23 NOAA researchers have predicted that an ocean-heating event known as El Niño is probably going to arrive in the next few months and persist into 2024.
