Energy of '25 billion atomic bombs' trapped on Earth in just 50 years, all because of global warming By Harry Baker published 5 May 23 A new study has revealed that 380 zettajoules of energy was trapped by global warming between 1971 and 2020.
Largest freshwater turtle species doomed to extinction after last female washes up dead By Harry Baker published 5 May 23 The known population of the Yangtze giant softshell turtle is now just two males. Experts said that if the female had survived, she could have "laid a hundred eggs or more a year."
Get $150 off the MacBook Air M2 – the perfect student laptop By Lloyd Coombes published 5 May 23 Amazon's MacBook Air deal is back, and well worth a look for students.
1st-century burial holds Roman doctor buried with medical tools, including 'top-quality' scalpels By Tom Metcalfe published 4 May 23 Archaeologists in Hungary have unearthed a 2,000-year-old collection of medical tools, including forceps and scalpels. They think the tools belonged to a physician from the Roman Empire who had traveled beyond its frontiers to treat patients.
For the first time, scientists watched a dying star swallow a planet whole By Ben Turner published 4 May 23 Astronomers have spotted a bright flash of light from a Jupiter-size world being consumed by its own star in a preview of Earth’s likely fate.
FDA approves 1st RSV vaccine By Nicoletta Lanese published 4 May 23 The Food and Drug Administration has approved a vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for use in people ages 60 and older.
'Leaking' cell phone towers could lead aliens straight to Earth, new study suggests By Stephanie Pappas published 4 May 23 Advanced alien civilizations could probably already tell that there's intelligent life on Earth, thanks to our cell phone towers.
How fast does hair grow? By Anna Gora last updated 4 May 23 The rate at which hair grows depends on many factors, including the person's age, race and diet.
Environmental groups sue US government over explosive SpaceX rocket launch By Ben Turner published 4 May 23 Plaintiffs from five environmental groups are suing the FAA to stop SpaceX's massive Starship rocket from launching until the conclusion of a yearslong investigation.
Weirdo blinking fish could hold the secrets to how our ancestors evolved to live on land, new study reveals By Ben Turner published 4 May 23 The bulbous-eyed mudskipper could offer key clues about how our fishy ancestors first made the leap to land.
How to watch the Eta Aquarid meteor shower — a burst of 'shooting stars' left by Halley's Comet — peak this weekend By Jamie Carter published 4 May 23 An outburst of 'shooting stars' from Halley's Comet could result in a dazzling Eta Aquarid meteor shower on May 5 and 6 — if the full moon doesn't get in the way.
How to see the full 'Flower Moon' eclipsed by Earth's shadow this weekend By Jamie Carter published 3 May 23 May's full 'Flower Moon' rises on Friday (May 5) during the deepest penumbral eclipse until 2042. Only part of the world will be able to see it.
Ancient Roman camps from secret military mission spotted using Google Earth By Tom Metcalfe published 3 May 23 An archaeologist using Google Earth has spotted the traces of three Roman military camps in the southern Jordanian desert, prompting a rethink of the region's history.
Fentanyl overdose death rates 'more than tripled' in recent years, CDC report shows By Nicoletta Lanese published 3 May 23 The rate of fatal overdoses involving fentanyl skyrocketed in the U.S. between 2016 and 2021, new data show.
Smelling salt products promise an 'energy boost,' but have reportedly caused seizures, FDA warns By Nicoletta Lanese published 3 May 23 The Food and Drug Administration warned that unapproved inhalant products containing ammonia may pose health risks.
Modern humans migrated into Europe in 3 waves, 'ambitious and provocative' new study suggests By Charles Q. Choi published 3 May 23 Modern humans migrated into Europe in three waves: 54,000, 45,000 and 42,000 years ago, a new study claims.
25,000-year-old human DNA discovered on Paleolithic pendant from Siberian cave By Jennifer Nalewicki published 3 May 23 Scientists used a new, noninvasive method to successfully isolate DNA found on the prehistoric artifact.
Gargantuan 'superflare' from distant star may have launched one of the strongest solar storms ever seen By Brandon Specktor published 3 May 23 Scientists studying a star system in Orion witnessed one of the most powerful stellar eruptions ever seen — and it could be devastating to nearby planets.
New ultrasound device helps powerful chemo reach deadly brain cancers, human trial shows By Nicoletta Lanese published 2 May 23 An implanted ultrasound-emitting device helped chemotherapy drugs safely pass into the brains of cancer patients.
462 million-year-old fossilized eyes and brains uncovered in 'secret' Welsh fossil site By Patrick Pester published 2 May 23 Wales' new "Castle Bank" fossil site could be among the world's most important deposits.
