Science
Fascinating study shows that chimpanzees can change their minds
The experiment suggests that the animals are “not just driven by simple, emotional responses” but “have rather complex awareness.”
Space
Manhattan-sized comet 3I/ATLAS heading for the Sun today — how close will it get to Earth?
Manhattan-sized comet 3I/ATLAS — which scientists suspect could have extraterrestrial origins — will reach its closest approach to the Sun on October 30.
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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Horrendous AI model depicts what we'll look like in 25 years — and it's frightening for good reason
We are sofa-king screwed.
'Dueling dinosaurs' fossil long thought to include young T. rex actually contains different species: scientists
The "dueling dinosaur" fossil still leaves more questions than answers as scientists now attempt to determine their causes of death and why they were so perfectly encased mid-battle.
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.
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.
Archaeological discovery sheds light on early Christian life
Archaeologists recently discovered the remnants of an ancient bishop's luxurious perk: a vast bathhouse, unheard of among modern clergy.
1,200-year-old loaf of bread with image of Christ unearthed in astonishing find
Pictures from the excavation show the blackened loaf bearing a faint image of Christ.