Science
NASA set for rocket dress rehearsal as US hopes to return to the moon
After all the tests, the astronauts are expected to fly nearly 5,000 miles beyond the far side of the moon, the furthest any humans have ever gone into space.
Space
Will gravity disappear from Earth on August 12? NASA reveals truth behind bizarre conspiracy theory
The far-flung “Project Anchor” conspiracy theory claims that NASA is preparing for Earth to “lose” gravity on August 12, 2026, is circulating on social media.
Environment
Our bodies may not be riddled with microplastics after all — scientists say research is ‘a joke’
Life in plastic might be fantastic after all — or at least not as dangerous as we’ve been led to believe.
Wildlife
Shell shock Mysterious rare purple shell washes up on California beach
A student was enjoying a sunset stroll on a beach in La Jolla, California, when she came across something very rare.
Archaeology
Researchers discover ‘Young Prince’ might have been killed in bear attack
The adolescent, thought to have been 15–16 years old, was discovered in a cave in Liguria, Italy, in 1942.
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We're on shakier ground than previously thought.
Unearthed 1,400-year-old tomb gives insight into mysterious Zapotec culture
“It is the most important archaeological discovery of the last decade in Mexico due to its level of preservation and the information it provides."
A singular NYC research lab uses sci-fi-like technology to revitalize vets who’ve lost limbs
Touring the Veteran Affairs' VISN2 BRAVO Lab evokes sci-fi mingled with technology and post-military miracles, as its signature 3D motion-capture system analyzes every angle of vets’ movements to help improve their quality...
Ancient Anglo-Saxon 'sand bodies' uncovered during construction of nuclear power station
In a release, officials described the find as a "high-status grave containing two individuals buried alongside a fully harnessed horse, weapons and personal items."
Doomsday Clock will update on Tuesday — and experts have some scary predictions about it
Is our time running out?
World's largest medieval cargo ship emerges from its underwater grave off European coast
Researchers dated the ship by conducting tree-ring analysis, which showed it was built with timber from Pomerania, in modern-day Poland, and the Netherlands.
Humans prefer medical advice from AI-bots — despite being served bogus information: study
Participants in the MIT-led study were unable to distinguish between AI-generated and doctor-written medical advice and expressed a preference for the bots instructions regardless of accuracy.
Selfie-obsessed moms' kids are more likely to get plastic surgery, troubling study finds
Mom's who engage in "selfie-related behaviors" are more likely to have children who have "facial dissatisfaction" and consider getting cosmetic procedures.
2,000-year-old Roman treasure hoard recovered after being kept secret for years
A hoard of hundreds of Roman-era silver coins and precious metals was recovered in northern Germany, years after it went unreported to authorities.
The world's oldest cave painting was just discovered — and it could rewrite the origins of human history
It was created by blowing pigment over a hand pressed against the rock -- like a prehistoric finger painting.
A cow named Veronika shocked scientists with a new skill
She needed a moo-sage.
Scientists propose bold new theory on how Great Pyramid was really built
They might've pulley-ed their weight around.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope shows black hole 13 million light-years away from Earth
NASA said that while the mystery of the Circinus galaxy's excess emissions has been solved, there are billions of black holes in the universe that haven't been investigated.
Scientists reveal how long a T. Rex dinosaur took to grow to its full size
A group of researchers has estimated how long it took Tyrannosaurus rex to reach its full size — and the time period is significantly longer than scientists previously believed.
Researchers find world's oldest poisoned arrowheads coated with toxins from deadly, onion-like plant
The world’s oldest poisoned arrows - dating back 60,000 years - have been identified.
Ancient Christian monastery complex reveals lives of Byzantine monks before Arab conquest
The buildings were used for a variety of purposes, from mealtimes to "industrial activities" that kept the site running.
Dinosaur fossils unearthed during parking lot construction at Utah national park
Park officials said staff members, a Utah Conservation Corps crew, volunteers and construction workers helped excavate the remains.
Mysterious 'bursts' in space have astronomers scrambling to figure out its origin: 'Very rare and exciting'
This 10 second-long burst is the earliest yet farthest supernova to be detected to date.
New species of giant green anaconda: never-before-seen footage
This anaconda didn't want none.
Archaeologists uncovered the remains of man who lived 6,000 years ago — and survived a brutal lion encounter
Archaeologists recently uncovered the remains of a young man who lived 6,000 years ago — and survived a brutal encounter with a lion.
