What happened when the dinosaur-killing asteroid slammed into Earth? By Stacy Kish The asteroid that crashed into Earth 66 million years ago unleashed a catastrophic series of events.
Stunning images show how muscles heal themselves after a workout By Nicoletta Lanese Scientists discovered a previously unknown step in the muscle repair process.
Why do our flavor preferences change over time? By Nicoletta Lanese Our flavor preferences remain malleable throughout our lives, but especially in childhood.
Researcher want to 'slice and dice' deadly asteroids with rocket-powered bombs, new paper says By Brandon Specktor Physicists propose a new plan to "slice and dice" incoming asteroids that could save Earth from a deadly calamity.
3 seals and a fox die from bird flu in rare outbreak at wildlife center By Rachael Rettner The strain of bird flu doesn't appear to pose a risk to humans.
400 stone-cut chamber tombs, filled with wall paintings and treasures, discovered in Turkey By Laura Geggel Archaeologists have found 400 newfound tombs dating to Roman times in a giant necropolis in Turkey.
What happened when the dinosaur-killing asteroid slammed into Earth? By Stacy Kish The asteroid that crashed into Earth 66 million years ago unleashed a catastrophic series of events.
Mysterious Mexican mangrove forest is 'trapped in time' hundreds of miles from the coast By Harry Baker A new study has revealed that a landlocked mangrove forest in the Yucatán Peninsula migrated there from the coast when sea levels were much higher, around 125,000 years ago.
Researcher want to 'slice and dice' deadly asteroids with rocket-powered bombs, new paper says By Brandon Specktor Physicists propose a new plan to "slice and dice" incoming asteroids that could save Earth from a deadly calamity.
'Powerful auroras' on alien planets may be sending strange radio signals toward Earth By Brandon Specktor Astronomers say strange radio signals around old, inactive stars may be the shimmering auroras of four alien worlds.
400 stone-cut chamber tombs, filled with wall paintings and treasures, discovered in Turkey By Laura Geggel Archaeologists have found 400 newfound tombs dating to Roman times in a giant necropolis in Turkey.
Rich medieval hipster was buried with his fancy beard comb By Mindy Weisberger Two graves that were recently excavated in an ancient impact crater in Bavaria, Germany, held high-quality goods that were unusual for burials in the Middle Ages.
Stunning images show how muscles heal themselves after a workout By Nicoletta Lanese Scientists discovered a previously unknown step in the muscle repair process.
Why do our flavor preferences change over time? By Nicoletta Lanese Our flavor preferences remain malleable throughout our lives, but especially in childhood.
Does a dehumidifier cool a room? By Lawrie Jones REFERENCE Dehumidifiers remove excess moisture from a room, but does a dehumidifier cool a room? We explore the answer here.
Rare conjoined turtles hatched in Massachusetts By Yasemin Saplakoglu An adorable turtle hatchling that was born with two heads has dazzled its caretakers in Massachusetts — and is thriving, against all odds.
Leprosy identified in wild chimpanzees for the first time By Mindy Weisberger Leprosy, a disease that was previously unknown in non-human primates in the wild, has been detected in two unconnected populations of chimpanzees in West Africa.
Elk finally liberated from car tire stuck around its neck for 2 years By Harry Baker Wildlife officers have finally removed a rubber tire from around the neck of a bull elk in Colorado who had been carrying it around for over two years.
Why is alcohol used to preserve things? By Donavyn Coffey Here's how alcohol can help preserve DNA, tissue samples and even entire organisms.
Pi calculated to a record-breaking 62.8 trillion digits By Harry Baker Researchers are set to break the world record for the most precise value of pi, after using an advanced computer to calculate the famous constant to 62.8 trillion decimal places.
Two planes report 'bright green UFO' swooping through the clouds over Canada By Brandon Specktor Two aircrafts flying over Canada reported a "bright green UFO" that disappeared into the clouds on July 30.
What happens when a baby takes its first breath? By Donavyn Coffey Fetuses don't breathe oxygen in utero, so how do newly born babies figure it out?
What is arachnophobia? By Jennifer Leman Arachnophobia is a fear of arachnids, a group of arthropods that includes spiders, scorpions, ticks and mites.
Will humans ever be immortal? By Patrick Pester Humans are getting better at staving off death our technological and medical advances. But could humans ever become immortal?
Best microscopes for kids 2021 By Timothy Williamson, TJ Fink Perfect for every skill level and budget, these are the best microscopes for kids right now
Nobel Prize in chemistry given to duo whose method solves 'mirror-image problem' in chemistry By Ben Turner Their solution allows scientists to select the 'chirality' of the molecule they are building
William Shatner 'AI' will chat with you about the 'Star Trek' actor's life By Mindy Weisberger Conversational video technology enables AI-powered back-and-forth between viewers and prerecorded responses.
