Best Fitbit 2023: Track steps, stress, sleep and more By Lloyd Coombes last updated 2 February 23 BUYING GUIDE From the affordable Inspire to the sleek Luxe, we’ve tested some of the best Fitbits that can help track your fitness goals.
Save almost 50% on these Celestron Outland binoculars - perfect for nature lovers and stargazers By Lloyd Coombes published 2 February 23 These Celestron Outland X binoculars are perfect for bird-watching, taking on safari, or for gazing up at the night sky, and now they're $50 off.
Dozens of genes linked to thyroid disease risk in largest study of its kind By Carissa Wong published 2 February 23 112 genes were linked to thyroid conditions in a large genomic study.
'Leonardo DiCaprio' snake with bright orange eyes discovered in Panama jungle By Joshua A. Krisch published 2 February 23 Five species of previously unknown snakes with stunning eyes were discovered in jungle trees, and one was named after Leonardo DiCaprio. But mining threatens them all.
New map of the universe's matter reveals a possible hole in our understanding of the cosmos By Ben Turner published 1 February 23 The cosmic web is a gigantic network of crisscrossing celestial superhighways that connects nearly everything in the universe.
Does coffee really give you an 'energy boost'? By Emma Beckett published 1 February 23 Coffee may make you less drowsy, but it doesn't really "energize" the body.
Ultra-rare 'rainbow clouds' light up the Arctic Circle like auroras in stunning new photos By Harry Baker published 31 January 23 Rare clouds that give off bright, multi-colored light like an aurora were recently spotted at multiple locations in the Arctic. But what causes them?
Tonga's massive volcanic eruption wiped out unique, never-before-seen life-forms By Ben Turner published 30 January 23 The island was destroyed by the same volcano that formed it seven years before.
Only filmed interview with Georges Lemaître, 'father of the Big Bang,' rediscovered after 60 years By Harry Baker published 1 February 23 The only known filmed interview with physicist and Catholic priest Georges Lemaître, who originally proposed the Big Bang theory, has been found on a video that was lost nearly 60 years ago.
How to watch the rare green comet whiz past Earth tonight By JoAnna Wendel published 1 February 23 Tonight (Feb. 1), the green comet C/2022 E3 ZTF will make its closest approach to Earth since the age of the Neanderthals. Here's how to view it.
Who was Nefertiti, the ancient Egyptian queen depicted like a goddess? By Owen Jarus published 31 January 23 Queen Nefertiti was the wife of the sun-disk worshipping Pharaoh Akhenaten and stepmother to King Tutankhamun.
Egyptian mummies covered in gold are rare, and we may have just found the oldest By Owen Jarus published 31 January 23 An ancient Egyptian mummy is the oldest covered with gold, but it's not the oldest ancient Egyptian mummy on record.
Dozens of genes linked to thyroid disease risk in largest study of its kind By Carissa Wong published 2 February 23 112 genes were linked to thyroid conditions in a large genomic study.
Eye drop product may be tied to cluster of drug-resistant bacterial infections, CDC says By Nicoletta Lanese published 1 February 23 A specific brand of eye drops may potentially be linked to a cluster of serious bacterial infections in the U.S.
Why are heart attacks more common in winter? A cardiologist explains By Lou Mudge published 1 February 23 Colder weather can trigger a number of physiological changes that may increase the risk of a cardiac event.
'Leonardo DiCaprio' snake with bright orange eyes discovered in Panama jungle By Joshua A. Krisch published 2 February 23 Five species of previously unknown snakes with stunning eyes were discovered in jungle trees, and one was named after Leonardo DiCaprio. But mining threatens them all.
Facts about groundhogs By Alina Bradford last updated 1 February 23 Groundhogs, also called woodchucks, are large rodents. Traditionally, their shadows are used to predict when winter will end.
Unicorn-like blind fish discovered in dark waters deep in Chinese cave By Harry Baker published 31 January 23 Researchers stumbled across a bizarre species of blind cave fish with a mysterious, horn-like structure protruding from its head and a lack of scales or pigmentation.
Flying saucers to mind control: 24 declassified military & CIA secrets By Denise Chow, Elizabeth Peterson published 27 January 23 From programs to build supersonic flying saucers to atomic bombs, here are the most fascinating declassified military and CIA secrets.
Does evolution ever go backward? By Michael Dhar published 15 January 23 In regressive evolution, organisms lose complex features and can appear to evolve "in reverse." But evolution doesn't retrace its steps, experts said.
How many times can you fold a piece of paper in half? By Charles Q. Choi published 7 January 23 It's easy to fold a piece of paper in half once, twice or even three or four times. But what's the highest number of times one piece of paper can be folded in half?
What's the difference between race and ethnicity? By Emma Bryce last updated 1 February 23 Race and ethnicity are terms that are sometimes used sloppily, almost interchangeably. But race and ethnicity are not the same thing.
Deductive reasoning vs. inductive reasoning By Alina Bradford, Mindy Weisberger last updated 30 January 23 Here's a look at the differences between deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning, with examples of each type of scientific reasoning.
Are flat-earthers being serious? By Stephanie Pappas last updated 27 January 23 Flat-earthers believe one of the most curious conspiracy theories on the internet. Here's a look at what they believe and why.
Save almost 50% on these Celestron Outland binoculars - perfect for nature lovers and stargazers By Lloyd Coombes published 2 February 23 These Celestron Outland X binoculars are perfect for bird-watching, taking on safari, or for gazing up at the night sky, and now they're $50 off.
Experience the virtual world like never before with the Meta Quest Pro, now $400 off By Lloyd Coombes published 31 January 23 Float through space, conduct an orchestra, or play some basketball all from the comfort of your living room with the Meta Quest Pro, now down to just $1099.99.
Best VR fitness apps and games 2023 By Henry Stockdale last updated 30 January 23 Whether you’re dancing away in Beat Saber or livening up your exercise bike, these are the best VR fitness apps and games you can currently find.
