Science
Out of this world NASA shows off Hubble Telescope’s incredible image of ‘space egg’
NASA said Tuesday the Hubble Space Telescope has revealed a dramatic interplay of light and shadow in what’s called the Egg Nebula.
Space
Spirit in the sky Northern lights predicted tonight for 11 US states after last weekend’s massive solar storm — here’s how to watch
We could be in for a Northern Light show of epic proportions.
Environment
Hidden danger lurking at kids’ playgrounds may be linked to cancer: study
Watch your step — a world of trouble may be underfoot.
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
Tunnel vision Secret medieval tunnel found beneath pagan graves, archaeologists reveal
Excavators found it late last year ahead of wind turbine construction, officials said.
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Is burnt food really that bad for you? The real risks — and how to avoid them
The air outside is crisp — but your meal shouldn't be.
Rare school bus-sized phantom jellyfish seen in spectacular deep-sea footage
Not much is known about the exceedingly rare jelly, with only around 118 sightings over 110 years.
The sun just spewed its biggest solar flare in 30 years — here's what that could mean for us on Earth
"Here comes the sun" never sounded so ominous.
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.
Resurfaced 3,300-year-old Egyptian document hints at biblical giants being real
The scroll might be proof beyond what is said in the Bible.
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.
Romans used poop to treat infections and inflammation, new study indicates
Do as the Romans doo?
Archaeologists find lost basilica linked to legendary engineer known as 'father of architecture'
The basilica had a rectangular layout, said officials, with 10 columns on its longer sides and four on its shorter ones.
Scientists discover seismic hotspot in US that could trigger devastating magnitude-8 earthquakes
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.
