Science
Space
Fire in the sky Trio of massive solar flares this week could produce Northern Lights across the US — here’s where to see them
This trio of eruptions caused radio blackouts across Europe, Africa, Australia and Asia.
Environment
As hurricane season begins, another home collapses along North Carolina’s Outer Banks
Many of these homes were once hundreds of feet from the beach, but are now constantly exposed to the ocean.
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
X marks the spot! Archaeologists uncover shipwrecks belonging to real-life pirates of the Caribbean
Apparently, dead men do tell lots of tales.
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Scientist explains what really goes down in the Bermuda Triangle
A scientist believes he has solved the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle, claiming that a volcanic metal interfered with their navigational tools and sent them off course.
Scientists turn yeast found in gut of ancient mummy into 'very good' sourdough bread -- beer's next
The scientists have also added beer brewing to the list of possibly mummy-derived food and beverage items.
Daddy longlegs spiders shock scientists as they gobble up unusual prey like 'gummy bears'
Ever heard the parable of the daddy longlegs and the frog?
Bronx physicist becomes first to receive life-altering, 3D-printed robo-arm
He's armed and ready.
Scientist reveals 3 psychological factors that make believers more likely to see ghosts
Scientists say a holy trinity of conditions makes ghost sightings more probable.
The only Blue Moon of 2026 rises this weekend — here's how to get the best view of the 'micromoon'
The night sky this weekend is set aglow with this year's only Blue Full Moon.
Common insect repellent now attracts mosquitoes — signaling a ‘blood meal’ for bugs: study
Mosquitoes may bite the hand that feed them this common insect repellant ingredient.
Final site of Noah’s Ark spotted in centuries-old map — matching real-life location long speculated as the buried relic
Does X mark the final resting spot?
Spectacular ‘Manhattanhenge’ descends on NYC streets at sunset tonight — here's how to see it
The first Manhattanhenge of 2026 returns this week to New York City.
Scientists hung onto woolly mammoth fossils for 70 years — then discovered a huge mistake
It's a whale of a "tail."
Hunters uncover biggest Viking coin hoard in country's history -- but question why loot was buried
Two hobbyists recently uncovered one of the largest Viking coin hoards ever found — fittingly, in a Nordic country.
Scientists may have finally cracked the mystery of why T. rex had such tiny arms
"Evolution doesn't like to have everything all at once."
Tiny, blue octopus species discovered 6,000 feet deep in ocean — and scientists think it’s adorable: ‘Never seen anything like it'
"He's tiny! It's blue!" one excited scientist was recorded exclaiming.
Dog born with second penis on his leg undergoes surgery for ultra rare birth defect
We double dong dare you to read on.
'Revolutionary' new treatment can lower bad cholesterol by up to 62% — with just one dose
High levels of LDL cholesterol increase the risk of plaque buildup in blood vessels, which can block blood flow to the heart.
Human population could collapse and be halved in just 40 years, chilling doomsday study reveals
A physicist warned that raging pandemics, war, resource shortages, plunging birthrates and climate change could destabilize humanity as we know it.
Boy finds rare 1,700-year-old Roman relic during visit at Israeli museum
A child's recent show-and-tell find turned out to be something unusual: a 1,700-year-old Roman statuette fragment.
Ancient fossilized trees may finally prove Noah's Ark flood is true: scientists
Turns out the only thing more deeply buried than these trees is the debate over what buried them.
Stonehenge mystery may be solved: Was it first-ever competitive reality show?
You could call it "Game of Stones."