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Someone May Have Buried This Mysterious Pot on Purpose 400 Years Ago — but No One Knows Why
A field course out of the University of Florida meets in a patch of Gainesville woods each Friday of the spring…
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Severe Drought Exposes Historic Shipwrecks Along the Danube River
Climate change has revealed an unexpected sight in Europe’s Danube River: decades-old shipwrecks, emerging above the river’s record-low water level. Continued heatwaves and drought across Europe have hit the Danube…
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The 2026 Buck Moon Will Rise This Week, Coinciding with Three Active Meteor Showers
July 29, 2026 marks the rise of the full Buck Moon, the first full moon since the summer solstice. Along with the Buck…
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Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 3,000 Cases as First Human Vaccine Trial for Rare Bundibugyo Virus Begins
The WHO has updated the Ebola infection count to more than 3,200 during the Democratic Republic of the Congo's (DRC)…
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Ancient Footprints Reveal Eight Human Relatives Walked Together Along a Kenyan Lakeshore 1.4 Million Years Ago
Twenty-one footprints cross a muddy lakeshore in northern Kenya, left there 1.4 million years ago. They belonged to…
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Agriculture Helped Language Diversity Flourish — Then Contributed to Its Decline
There are over 7,000 languages spoken in the world today, but this is just a fraction of the number that once existed.…
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Severe Droughts May Have Helped Drive the Late Bronze Age Collapse
Before Caesar, there were Ramesses II and Šuppiluliuma I. The Eastern Mediterranean of the Late Bronze Age was…
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Rare Spinal Tumors Found in Saber-Toothed Cats Trapped at La Brea May Hint at Inbreeding Before Extinction
A spinal nerve tumor is rare enough that many doctors may go their entire careers without diagnosing one. It often…
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80-Million-Year-Old Snake Fossil From Brazil Offers New Clues to Why These Creatures Started Slithering
Snakes have managed to live comfortably without limbs for millions of years, but why they evolved to slither rather…
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There's a Reason Why Smelly Feet Are So Hard to Ignore — Here's What You Can Do About It
Foot odor, medically known as bromodosis, results from bacteria metabolizing sweat proteins and fats on the skin. The…
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A Downed WWII Plane May Be Buried in This Polish Forest, and Its Crew Might Still Be There
A resident of Świnoujście, Poland, went into a coastal forest on the eastern side of the city to gather blueberries.…
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SETI Expands the Search for Alien Signals — Have We Been Listening to the Wrong Radio Channel?
Staring into the starry night sky convinces many of us that we can’t be alone in this universe. So far, astronomers…
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While Mapping a Camping Trip, Man Spots Previously Unknown 390-Million-Year-Old Meteorite Impact Crater in Quebec
A camping trip often begins with a map, some hiking routes, and a few promising places to pitch a tent. Spanning…
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These 5 Latest Cancer Breakthroughs Are Improving Response Rates and Extending Lives
Key Takeaways from the Recent Cancer BreakthroughsCancer survival rates are improving thanks to faster, more effective…
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Five Cups of Coffee a Day Deemed Safe, a New Side Effect of GLP-1 Medications, and an Upcoming Double Astronomical Event
Missed some of our top stories from the week? American Heart Association Deems 5 Cups of Coffee Safe but Warns Against…
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Ancient Teeth Suggest Europeans Rarely Ate Bugs—and May Have Been Less Adapted to Digest Them
A recent study reveals that ancient Europeans rarely consumed insects, with evidence found in their dental plaque. The…
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This Single-Celled Organism Turns into a Cannibalistic Predator, Swallowing Its Own Relatives Whole
A newly discovered single-celled organism from Curaçao, named Euplotes gigatrox, exhibits cannibalistic behavior by…
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Astronomers Accidentally Uncover Magnetic Fields on Alien Worlds That May Help Protect Their Atmospheres
Astronomers have discovered magnetic fields on seven ultra-hot Jupiters, which are gas giants orbiting close to their…
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A Lyme Disease Vaccine Could Soon Be Available — Here's How to Prevent the Disease Until It's Ready
A Lyme disease vaccine developed by Pfizer and Valneva shows promise in Phase 3 trials, demonstrating about 73 percent…
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Red Dwarf Stars May Devour Rocky Planets, Showing Unexpected Lithium Levels
A new study suggests that red dwarf stars may be consuming Earth-like planets, leading to unexpected lithium levels in…
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New Tool That Tracks How the Brain Removes Waste Could Offer Clues About Alzheimer’s
Researchers at the Gladstone Institute have developed a new tracer to study the brain's waste-removal system, which…
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Gene Editing May Help Treat Dangerously High Cholesterol with Just One Infusion
A new gene-editing therapy, VERVE-102, shows promise in treating familial hypercholesterolaemia with just one…
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Is There a Link Between Pesticides and Cancer? A Mixture of Chemicals May Drive the Risk
The use of pesticides in agriculture raises health concerns, particularly regarding their potential link to cancer.…
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This 260-Million-Year-Old Reptile Fossil Is Reshaping the Story of Turtle Evolution
A recent study has redefined the evolutionary history of turtles by examining the fossil Eunotosaurus africanus.…
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Beetroot Juice May Help Lower Blood Pressure in Two Weeks for Older Adults, with Links to the Mouth’s Microbiome
Recent research indicates that beetroot juice may lower blood pressure in older adults by altering oral bacteria. The…
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A New Tiny Blue Octopus, Helium Shortage, Norovirus Outbreak in California, and the Texas <em>T. rex</em>
This week's science news highlights include the discovery of a new tiny blue octopus near the Galápagos, the ongoing…
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This 70-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Looked Like a Raptor, but May Have Fished Like a Heron
A newly discovered dinosaur, Kank australis, lived 70 million years ago in southern Patagonia and exhibited unique…
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A 500-Million-Year-Old Fossil Adds a New Clue to a Missing Chapter of Animal Evolution
A 500-million-year-old fossil has provided new insights into a poorly understood period of animal evolution. The…
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<em>Marasuchus</em> Was Built for Speed — and 5 Other Facts About the Dinosaur's Ancient Relative
Marasuchus is a small, speedy precursor to dinosaurs that lived during the Late Triassic Period. This tiny reptile…
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The Ocean’s “Real-Life Zombie” Is a Sea Cucumber Whose Amputated Tissue Survived for Three Years
Researchers have discovered that amputated tissue from cold-water sea cucumbers can survive and grow for over three…
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Tumors May Not Develop Randomly Across the Brain — Fruit Flies May Help Explain the Pattern
Researchers have discovered that the development of brain tumors may be influenced by the biological environment…
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Cosmic Dust Around Young Stars Could Reveal How to Weigh Newborn Planets
Astronomers have developed a method to estimate the mass of newborn planets using cosmic dust surrounding young stars.…
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Texas <em>T. Rex</em>’ Is an 80-Million-Year-Old Mosasaur the Size of a School Bus
Researchers have identified a new species of giant mosasaur named Tylosaurus rex, which lived around 80 million years…
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Human Cells Can Pass DNA to Each Other Through Tiny Tubes — Here's How It May Fuel Cancer Growth
A recent study has discovered that human cells can transfer DNA to each other through tiny tubes, a process previously…
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A New Genetic Map of the Human Eye Could One Day Reveal Vision Loss Years Before Symptoms Start
Scientists have created a detailed genetic map of the human eye to better understand vision loss. This research could…
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How to Stargaze Without a Telescope, Safely Observe Wildlife on a Hike, and Where to See Bioluminescence in Person
As warmer weather arrives, outdoor activities like stargazing, birdwatching, and wildlife observation become popular.…
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Microbial Communities May Help Explain Why Some Ancient Bodies Disappear After Burial, While Others Remain
New research from the University of Stavanger reveals that microbial communities play a significant role in the…
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Why Some Cancers Are More Aggressive Than Others May Come Down to Cell Size
Researchers from Virginia Tech have found that smaller cancer cells with an abnormal number of chromosomes are more…
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Norovirus Outbreak Spreads Along Pacific Crest Trail in California, Causing Dozens of Hikers to Suddenly Fall Ill
A norovirus outbreak has affected hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail in California, particularly near Wrightwood. The…
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A 15th-Century Surgeon’s Tools Still Carried Traces of Anesthetic 600 Years Later
Researchers have discovered traces of aconitine, a compound from toxic plants, on surgical tools buried with a Ming…
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The Rare Blue Micromoon of May 2026 Is About To Peak — How to Catch This Smaller Full Moon
May 2026 will feature a Blue Micromoon on May 31, which is a rare occurrence of a full moon appearing twice in the…
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Sesame-Sized Sea Slug Found Off Taiwan Turns Out to Be a New Species
A new species of sea slug, Thecacera sesama, has been discovered off the northeastern coast of Taiwan. The tiny…
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Rare Newborn Lemur Triplets Born in Georgia Are the "Chatterboxes" of the Forest, with Names Tied to Taylor Swift
Three critically endangered red ruffed lemur triplets were born at Wild Adventures Theme Park in Georgia, marking a…
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More than 1,700 Hidden Proteins Discovered, Expanding Fundamental Biology and Future Cancer Therapies
A recent study has discovered over 1,700 previously unknown protein-like structures, termed peptideins, which…
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Bronze Age Pigeons May Have Lived Alongside Humans and Been Ritually Eaten 3,000 Years Ago
A recent study suggests that rock pigeons may have lived alongside humans and been ritualistically consumed around…
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This New “Two-Headed” Snake Species Has a Tail that Looks Like Its Own Head
A new species of reed snake, Calamaria incredibilis, has been identified in southern China. This snake is notable for…
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Beluga Whales May Recognize Themselves in Mirrors — and One Even Returned with a Hoop
A study has shown that beluga whales, specifically a juvenile named Maris and her mother Natasha, can recognize…
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Warming Waters are Forcing Cold Water Fish Into New Territories — and It Could Spell Trouble For Marine Ecosystems
Rising ocean temperatures are causing fish species to migrate to cooler waters, impacting marine ecosystems. This…
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Active Listening Is Just One of The Signs of a Magnetic Personality — Here's What Draws People In
Active listening is a key trait of a magnetic personality, surpassing charm and looks. In today's distracted world,…
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We Are Experiencing a Helium Shortage — What This Could Mean for an "Irreplaceable" Element
Helium is facing a significant shortage on Earth, despite being one of the most abundant elements in the universe. Its…
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