Science
New horizons Manhattan-sized interstellar object 3I/ATLAS accelerates and turns bluer — possible signs of alien ‘engine’
3I/ATLAS was recorded by several objects as it made its close pass by the sun this week which resulted in the jarring measurements.
Space
Possible alien spacecraft 3I/ATLAS makes unusual shift while hurtling towards the Sun
Manhattan-sized comet 3I/ATLAS allegedly executed an unusual maneuver while approaching the Sun earlier this week, fueling theories that it could be an extraterrestrial spacecraft.
Environment
Microplastics ‘can reach deep into bone tissue’ — the ‘striking’ effects this can have on your health
Microplastics are found in everything from the toothpaste we use to the clothes we wear and even the food we eat.
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
Lost to history Alaskan archaeological site ravaged by Typhoon Halong, scattering up to 100K artifacts
The Yup’ik community was spared the widespread devastation wrought by the remnants of Typhoon Halong on its neighbors further west earlier this month. But it suffered a different kind of blow.
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'Dueling dinosaurs' fossil long thought to include young T. rex actually contains different species: scientists
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This artificial 'tongue' measures how spicy food is before it hits your bare mouth
It's hard to figure out how spicy something is just by looking at it, but a new artificial tongue can tell you before you put it in your mouth.
Ancient Assyrian inscription unearthed in Jerusalem describes real events behind Bible story
This tiny fragment belied a find of Biblical proportions.
How Manhattan-sized 3I/ATLAS comet could actually help protect Earth from future asteroids
It's an intergalactic canary in the coal mine.
Near-death experience study reveals the most common visions among survivors: 'A great light in the distance'
Researchers interviewed 48 people who had survived near-death experiences (NDEs), asking them to describe — and even sketch — what they saw in their final moments.
Could mysterious Manhattan-sized comet be a 'black swan event?': 'The implications are so huge'
Harvard scientist Avi Loeb warns that 3I/ATLAS could be an extraterrestrial "Trojan horse" whose presence has major implications for Earth.
NASA group launches defense probe to protect Earth from Manhattan-size comet
A NASA-backed planetary defense group has reportedly begun efforts to pinpoint comet 3I/ATLAS after it was observed emitting an alloy not seen in nature and exhibiting other strange behaviors.
Biblical city's 'largest necropolis' with 60 tombs dating back 2,200 years uncovered
Archaeologists in Turkey recently uncovered over 60 ancient tombs in Colossae, a biblical city immortalized in the New Testament.
Dinosaur egg unearthed in perfect condition after 70M years— and it could hold genetic material
It was in egg-cellent condition.
Dad of 4 killed by sharks off Israel was attacked by species believed to be harmless
A group of researchers determined that Tzach's death was the first known instance of the docile dusky shark ever killing a human being, according to a report published in the...
One of the world's most historic landmarks can now be seen in full view for the first time in 200 years
It's no longer under construction...for the time being.
This company aims to end the need for liver transplants — as thousands die every year on the waitlist
Over 11,000 liver transplants were performed last year in the US, while thousands more patients remained in limbo.
King Tutankhamun's tomb is headed for collapse — archaeologists want to move a literal mountain to save it
"A disaster could strike at any moment, and if the Valley of the Kings is to be preserved, action must be taken before it is too late."
An Iranian volcano is showing signs of activity — more than 700K years after last eruption
"It has to release somehow in the future, either violently or more quietly," González said.
Two comets whiz past Earth this week — here's how to see the cosmic twofer
Gather 'round for this galactic double feature.
Dozens of blind people can see thanks to revolutionary new microchip: 'Never been done before'
"Before receiving the implant, it was like having two black discs in my eyes, with the outside distorted," said Sheila Irvine, one of the participants at Moorfields Eye Hospital in...
5,000-year-old tools made of human skulls unearthed, including masks and cups
These ancient tribes were bad to the bone.