Science
California firefighters use pool skimmer for bizarre backyard animal rescue
“Glad this little guy is safe and back on his way,” firefighters said on Facebook.
Space
Astrophysics study suggests Venus may have swallowed its moon
A California-based astrophysicist presented a new theory on Monday to explain why Venus, the planet most like Earth in size, mass and structure, lacks its own moon.
Environment
Hottest El Niño ever could kill up to 451K in six months, scientists claim — warning of a deadly new normal
Unfortunately, the experts predict that these anomalous temps are “postcards from the future,” claiming that these alarming figures could become the new normal in just decades.
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
'Deadly serious' Shocking discovery of ancient bones turns couple’s home renovation into ‘crime scene’
Ancient human remains that turned a couple’s home renovation into a crime investigation have finally been laid to rest — with the homeowner recently speaking out about the ordeal.
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The T. rex had a body temperature similar humans, study finds
Researchers once thought that dinosaurs were sluggish, cold-blooded creatures.
2,000-year-old intact Jewish ritual bath pulled from the ground in Israel
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1,700-year-old ‘Odyssey’ fragment found in library book — here’s what it revealed
A Dutch scientist found a 1,700-year-old fragment from "The Odyssey" while doing research at the local library.
Wildlife center welcomes pair of extremely rare albino cardinals, a ‘1 in 30,000’ chance
"Not only is it rare to see one albino cardinal, but we also admitted a second albino cardinal; we couldn't believe that now we had two!" the center wrote.
Archaeologists discover soldiers’ remains, weapons connected to legendary Roman emperor’s reign
Research at the site will continue, with officials describing the excavation as a "long-term scientific process" that could take years to yield answers.
Massive ultra rare shark spotted lurking off coast of California
The gigantic filter-feeder was cruising between Malibu and Santa Barbara Island last week.
Alarming map warms half of Earth’s glaciers could disappear by 2100
The grim results are worrying scientists.
Solar system’s smallest planet is getting even smaller — shrinking 30% faster than astronomers thought
Mercury is in retrograde.
25,000-year-old caveman remains reveal mind-altering drug use much longer than previously thought
Think of it like anti-drug PSA from the Pleistocene.
Taylor Swift fans are invading STEM — and naming new species in her honor
"It's me, hi, I'm the bug, it's me."
Archaeologist claims secret ‘code’ hidden in Great Pyramid may reveal ancient wonder’s true purpose
Aliens might not have built the Egyptian pyramids, but that apparently doesn't mean they didn't serve a higher purpose.
Scientists uncover first known adult T. rex trackway dating back 66.5 million years
The first known trackway made by an adult Tyrannosaurus rex (T. rex) was recently discovered in southwestern North Dakota by a team of scientists.
Scientist stumbles across massive ancient tooth while surveying in a San Mateo County preserve
A scientist surveying a San Mateo County creek accidentally discovered an ancient Ice Age molar while working to improve habitat for a threatened frog.
