Is house dust mostly dead skin? By Stephanie Pappas published 26 May 22 When you're tackling the baseboards with a dust cloth, is what you're mopping up mostly your own dead skin? That's only a little bit true.
What is progressive overload? By Becks Shepherd published 26 May 22 Reference Just what is progressive overload? We delve into the science behind how this type of resistance training works
Cockroach-eaten Apollo 11 moon dust goes up for auction By Robert Z. Pearlman published 26 May 22 For sale: One small sample of the moon brought back to Earth in 1969 by the Apollo 11 astronauts. Condition: Well-traveled and once digested.
Mysterious dead beaked whale covered in unusual injuries washes up on California beach By Harry Baker published 26 May 22 A dead beaked whale with mysterious injuries on its face recently washed up on a California beach. Experts are unsure why the animal died or even which species it belongs to.
A 'meteor storm' of 1,000 shooting stars per hour may light up the skies over North America next week By Elizabeth Howell published 26 May 22 The Tau Herculids could bring up a meteor storm, but there's a good chance it won't happen at all.
Early Memorial Day deal: Save $240 on the HP Envy 13 - an ideal laptop for students By Lloyd Coombes published 26 May 22 Perfect for work and play, this HP Envy laptop is reduced by over $200 during the HP Memorial Day sale.
Expect another above-average hurricane season in 2022, NOAA predicts By Harry Baker published 24 May 22 NOAA has announced that the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season is likely to be more active than average for the seventh year in a row.
What is the world's tallest tree? By Tia Ghose published 23 May 22 The largest coastal redwoods tower more than 350 feet above the ground.
Cockroach-eaten Apollo 11 moon dust goes up for auction By Robert Z. Pearlman published 26 May 22 For sale: One small sample of the moon brought back to Earth in 1969 by the Apollo 11 astronauts. Condition: Well-traveled and once digested.
A 'meteor storm' of 1,000 shooting stars per hour may light up the skies over North America next week By Elizabeth Howell published 26 May 22 The Tau Herculids could bring up a meteor storm, but there's a good chance it won't happen at all.
Lasers reveal 'lost' pre-Hispanic civilization deep in the Amazon By Tom Metcalfe published 25 May 22 Settlements from a "lost" Amazonian civilization were found.
UK kitchen vase turns out to be $1.8 million Qing-dynasty treasure By Owen Jarus published 25 May 22 A blue vase decorated with gold and silver that once sat in a kitchen actually belonged to a Chinese emperor and was just sold for $1.8 million.
Intermittent fasting for beginners: Expert tips on how to get started By Lou Mudge published 26 May 22 Reference New to intermittent fasting? We break down everything you should know before starting an intermittent fasting routine
Why do men have facial hair but women don't? By Stephanie Pappas published 26 May 22 Do you sport a Fu Manchu? Muttonchops? A soul patch? If so, you can chalk your ability to grow facial hair up to your hormones.
Oat milk: nutrition facts and health benefits By Anna Gora published 26 May 22 reference A complete guide to oat milk nutrition and how this plant-based drink stacks up against other milk alternatives
Mysterious dead beaked whale covered in unusual injuries washes up on California beach By Harry Baker published 26 May 22 A dead beaked whale with mysterious injuries on its face recently washed up on a California beach. Experts are unsure why the animal died or even which species it belongs to.
T. rex and its close relatives were warm-blooded like modern birds By Cameron Duke published 26 May 22 Dinosaur metabolisms were diverse; some lineages were cold-blooded like their lizard cousins, while others were warm-blooded like their avian relatives alive today.
20,000 years ago, two American cheetahs fought to the death in a Grand Canyon cave By Stephanie Pappas published 25 May 22 A new study of bones from the Grand Canyon reveals that this steep, rocky landscape was once a hunting ground for the extinct American cheetah.
Is house dust mostly dead skin? By Stephanie Pappas published 26 May 22 When you're tackling the baseboards with a dust cloth, is what you're mopping up mostly your own dead skin? That's only a little bit true.
Footage of hypersonic metallic UFO shown by Pentagon officials at historic hearing By Ben Turner published 17 May 22 Pentagon officials speaking at the first public hearing on UFOs since the 1960s have shown previously classified footage of an unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP).
Watch live: Pentagon UFO sightings will finally be publicly aired at today's Congressional hearing By Ben Turner published 16 May 22 The U.S. Congress is set to hold its first public hearing on UFOs since the 1960s on Tuesday (May 17). Here's what to expect.
Here's what scientists know about mass school shootings By James Densley, Jillian Peterson published 25 May 22 Of the 13 mass school shootings in the U.S., the three most deadly occurred in the last decade. Data from these attacks helped criminologists build a profile of the gunmen.
Cinco de Mayo: History and facts about the celebration of Latin culture By Remy Melina published 4 May 22 Reference Cinco de Mayo is an annual celebration of Latin culture, with origins in a 19th-century battle.
What's the difference between race and ethnicity? By Emma Bryce published 9 April 22 Race and ethnicity are terms that are sometimes used sloppily, almost interchangeably. But race and ethnicity are not the same thing.
Physicists just rewrote a foundational rule for nuclear fusion reactors that could unleash twice the power By Tom Metcalfe published 25 May 22 Future fusion reactions inside tokamaks could shine even brighter than before, thanks to groundbreaking new research to find the maximum density of the hydrogen plasma fuel that powers them.
Best wildlife photography cameras 2022 By James Artaius published 17 May 22 BUYING GUIDE These are the best wildlife photography cameras for shooting in the Serengeti, the local zoo, and everywhere in-between.
Olympus OM-D E-M1X review By James Artaius published 17 May 22 REVIEW Looking for ultra lightweight kit that packs a heavyweight punch? The Olympus OM-D E-M1X provides a compact system that’s ideal for wildlife and safari shooting.