Astronomers may have detected a dozen large objects lurking beyond the Kuiper Belt at the edge of our solar system, suggesting there could be another equally massive, "second Kuiper Belt" hiding beyond the orbit of Pluto. | Continue reading
Astronomers spotted Jupiter-mass binary objects (JUMBOs) in the Orion constellation, and they don't know how the objects formed. | Continue reading
The FCC issued its first-ever fine for a space debris violation, slapping the DISH satellite TV company with a $150,000 penalty. | Continue reading
Archaeologists in Bulgaria have discovered a medieval silver coin that features a Serbian king and a saint on one side and Jesus on the other. | Continue reading
Atoms within the enormous ball of iron in Earth's inner core may move around much more than previously thought, which could explain recent findings about the core's surprising softness. | Continue reading
Hefty iceberg D-30A has collided with Clarence Island — an important refuge for breeding penguins in Antarctica. But luckily, the penguins weren't at home when the berg struck. | Continue reading
The surprising detection of light 200 times more powerful than previous observations from the nearby pulsar Vela indicates hidden physics around dead stars. | Continue reading
Blood-vessel-making cells called pericytes collaborate with neurons to form long-term memories in the mouse brain. | Continue reading
Microsoft's versatile 2-in-1 laptop gets a steep discount. | Continue reading
The discovery shows the popularity of the ancient ruler hundreds of years after his death. | Continue reading
Archaeologists in Norway unearthed dozens of tiny gold-foil figures at a former pagan temple. | Continue reading
Two conflicting methods to measure the expansion rate of the universe give different results, but researchers could resolve the disparity by watching merging neutron stars explode. | Continue reading
An updated COVID-19 vaccine made by Novavax has been authorized by the FDA, joining the two vaccines already cleared for use. | Continue reading
Moungi Bawendi, Louis Brus and Alexei Ekimov will share the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their discovery of strange nanoparticles that change color according to their size. | Continue reading
A new analysis of more than 330,000 genomes has revealed specific gene variants that may be associated with vegetarianism. | Continue reading
Archaeologists excavating an ancient necropolis have unearthed a Roman-era sarcophagus containing the remains of a 2nd-century woman, who was buried with oil lamps and accessories. | Continue reading
The discovery includes two roughly 1,200-year-old brooches, made from bronze and once gilded with gold, that may have belonged to an aristocratic woman. | Continue reading
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A new set of simulations suggests that the unusual brightness of early galaxies discovered by the James Webb telescope could be because of a strange, rapid-burst mode of star formation. | Continue reading
The Perseverance rover has captured footage of an unusually large twister, or "dust devil," moving across the Martian landscape. Based on images of the swirling storm, researchers estimate that it could be more than a mile tall. | Continue reading
The newly identified titanosaur, Garumbatitan morellensis, roamed what is now Spain around 122 million years ago. The unusual shape of some of its bones could hold clues about the evolutionary history of a unique group of sauropods. | Continue reading
It's normal for you to occasionally get dizzy and for your vision to go dark when you stand up, but it can sometimes be a sign of a chronic health condition. | Continue reading
From Martian 'faces' to blueberries and bears, the Red Planet has long tricked human minds into seeing signs of life that aren't there. | Continue reading
Get your hands on the Garmin Fenix 7 Sapphire Solar for $659 at Amazon. It features stand-out battery life and stacks of useful features. | Continue reading
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The highly-rated Echelon Connect EX-5s exercise bike is available for less than $1,000 at Amazon — a 33% saving! | Continue reading
A 1,500-year-old text recording a section of Psalm 86 — also known as "A prayer of David" — has been discovered in what was a monastery in the West Bank. | Continue reading
The trio devised methods for creating the tiniest slices of light. | Continue reading
A new analysis of the Altar Stone at Stonehenge suggests it may have come from as far north as Scotland, allowing for "creative thinking" about its archaeological significance. | Continue reading
Human remains buried with a 2,300-year-old bronze mirror in Israel may be the first ever found of an ancient Greek courtesan who accompanied the Hellenistic armies on their campaigns. | Continue reading
New research hints at how psychedelics trigger rapid, lasting change at the neuronal level. | Continue reading
High-quality roof prism binoculars, the Nikon Prostaff P7s are just right for frequent observers who want all-round performance and build without a huge price tag. | Continue reading
The World Health Organization has recommended the use of a malaria vaccine called Matrix-M, which is anticipated to boost the vaccine supply. | Continue reading
While installing new gas lines in Peru, workers unearthed nearly a dozen pre-Inca mummies buried alongside a variety of artifacts. | Continue reading
Chinese astronauts lit a match while filming a lecture aboard the Tiangong Space Station, creating a spherical open flame that would be forbidden aboard the ISS. | Continue reading
Katalin Karikó and Dr. Drew Weissman won the 2023 Nobel Prize in medicine for their work on mRNA vaccines. | Continue reading
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On's Cloudboom Echo 3 are ideal for runners trying their first pair of carbons, though they have a hefty price tag, underfoot firmness and limited mileage. | Continue reading
Gastroenterologists describe the factors that go into passing gas and which foods make farts smell. | Continue reading
A supernova, pinpointed by amateur astronomers, could reveal unexpected new steps in the deaths of massive stars. | Continue reading
Scientists uncovered viruses that infect bacteria, called bacteriophages, in animal poop and are testing whether they could work as antibiotics. | Continue reading
Oct. 1, 2023: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend. | Continue reading
Improving our "stewardship" of antibiotics is key to preventing bacteria from gaining resistance to the essential drugs. | Continue reading
Drug-resistant bacteria are a growing threat to public health, but standard antibiotics can't stop them. What can? | Continue reading
There are 17 rare earth elements on the periodic table, but a better name for them would be the "troublesome earths." Here's why. | Continue reading
"Much as we can only wonder today what knowledge was lost in the ransacking of the Library of Alexandria, we can also ponder what sort of magnificent creatures born of the Cambrian explosion were lost." | Continue reading
An striking video of developing neurons won the 2023 Nikon Small World in Motion Video Competition. | Continue reading