Scientists pinpoint age of molten 'Einstein ring' By Elizabeth Howell New science from a stunning 2020 Hubble image illuminates the back story behind a shining loop of light.
What were the largest predators in North America? By Joanna Thompson Here are the largest predators ever to have lived in North America.
Viruses found in Laos bats are closest known relatives to SARS-CoV-2 By Rachael Rettner Strengthening case for natural origin.
Half of unvaccinated workers say they'd rather quit than get a shot By Jack J. Barry, Ann Christiano, Annie Neimand Will they really quit?
Art project creates 'human-alien hybrids' with meteorite-infused water By Mike Wall The water flowing from a medieval fountain in the Italian village of Fontecchio bubbles with extraterrestrial effervescence.
Drought in the US Southwest is worst in recorded history By Brandon Specktor The Southwestern United States is experiencing the worst drought in the region's history, a new NOAA report finds.
Cavers discover snakes and waterfalls inside Yemen's infamous 'Well of Hell' in world-first descent By Harry Baker Cave explorers from Oman have become the first people to fully explore the infamous 'Well of Hell' sinkhole in Yemen.
Scientists pinpoint age of molten 'Einstein ring' By Elizabeth Howell New science from a stunning 2020 Hubble image illuminates the back story behind a shining loop of light.
Ritualistic artifacts found at 'Temple of the Pharaohs' in Egypt By Owen Jarus The artifacts were used to worship Hathor, the goddess of the sky, and other deities.
US to return 'priceless' 3,500-year-old Epic of Gilgamesh tablet to Iraq 30 years after it was stolen By Ben Turner Discovered in 1853, the Epic of Gilgamesh caused a sensation through its telling of an ark that survived a great flood.
Half of unvaccinated workers say they'd rather quit than get a shot By Jack J. Barry, Ann Christiano, Annie Neimand Will they really quit?
Can dehumidifiers help with snoring? By Meg Walters REFERENCE Can dehumidifiers help with snoring and improve your sleep quality?
Is the treadmill good for losing weight? By Becks Shepherd REFERENCE Yes, it's handy for running indoors when the weather is poor, and keeping fit, but can your treadmill help you lose weight?
What were the largest predators in North America? By Joanna Thompson Here are the largest predators ever to have lived in North America.
Which came first: Snake fangs or venom? By Jennifer Welsh Snakes have evolved highly adapted fangs that act as a delivery system for toxins.
'Grandma' killer whale missing from pod, feared dead By Mindy Weisberger One of the Southern Resident orcas, a 47-year-old female known as L47, hasn't been seen by census takers since February.
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.
Art project creates 'human-alien hybrids' with meteorite-infused water By Mike Wall The water flowing from a medieval fountain in the Italian village of Fontecchio bubbles with extraterrestrial effervescence.
Are left-handed people smarter? By Randyn Bartholomew Here's a look at the research about whether left-handed people are smarter than righties.
Ötzi the Iceman: The famous frozen mummy By Tom Garlinghouse Ötzi the Iceman, a 5,300-year-old man whose mummified remains were dug out of an Italian glacier in the Alps, has fascinated the public since his discovery in 1991.
SpaceX Starlink satellites responsible for over half of close encounters in orbit, scientist says By Tereza Pultarova SpaceX's Starlink satellites are involved in about 1,600 close encounters between two spacecraft in low Earth orbit every week, according to available data. That’s about 50% of all such incidents.
