Why are deserts dry? By Laurel Hamers published 23 April 23 Deserts are found around the world, including next to oceans. But why are these regions dry?
Fusion power key to Earth's survival, says Bill Nye in exclusive interview By Laura Geggel published 22 April 23 Bill Nye the Science Guy talks about what he would get our planet for Earth Day and "evidence-based optimism" in light of his latest show, "The End is Nye."
Aspirational recycling: How bad is it to put things in the recycling that can't be recycled? By Joshua A. Krisch published 22 April 23 The environmental impact of aspirational recycling, where people try to recycle items that can't be recycled, can do more harm than good.
Will Earth ever lose its moon? By Charles Q. Choi published 22 April 23 The moon is slowly creeping away from Earth, but will we actually lose the moon before the sun turns into a red giant and destroys us both?
Hellbender salamander dads are cannibalizing their young, and deforestation may be to blame By Jennifer Nalewicki published 21 April 23 Deforestation is forcing hellbender salamander dads to eat their young.
Hidden symbols and 'anomalies' discovered in 800-year-old 'Stone of Destiny' to be used in Charles III's coronation By Owen Jarus published 21 April 23 A new look at the 13th-century Stone of Destiny reveals mysterious markings and other 'anomalies' that previously went unnoticed.
'Biological aging' speeds up in times of great stress, but it can be reversed during recovery By Sascha Pare published 21 April 23 Stressful medical experiences, such as undergoing major surgery or giving birth, can accelerate age-related changes in cells that then disappear during recovery.
Great white shark washes up on South Carolina beach in rare, unusual stranding By Sascha Pare published 21 April 23 The 10-foot-long female stopped breathing after locals tried several times to coax her back into the water. The cause of the animal's death remains a mystery.
230 million-year-old bizarre-beaked reptile was a relative of modern-day crocodiles By Jennifer Nalewicki published 21 April 23 Paleontologists in Wyoming have discovered a new genus and species of rhynchosaur, an herbivorous reptile related to modern crocodiles.
AI's 'unsettling' rollout is exposing its flaws. How concerned should we be? By Stephanie Pappas published 21 April 23 AI isn't close to becoming sentient, but it could be disruptive anyway.
Eerie sounds triggered by plasma waves hitting Earth's magnetic field captured in new NASA sound clip By Harry Baker published 21 April 23 NASA has converted years of satellite data on Earth's magnetosphere into eerie sound clips that can be used by citizen scientists to help make new discoveries.
See Mercury's giant, comet-like tail in stunning new image as it passes close to the sun By Harry Baker published 21 April 23 Shortly after Mercury reached its closest point to the sun, its massive, comet-like tail became unusually visible in the night sky and was captured in a stunning new photo.
Surprise discovery of world's 2nd deepest blue hole could provide window into Earth's history By Lydia Smith published 21 April 23 The second deepest blue hole in the world has been discovered off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. The giant, underwater cavern is around 900 feet deep and spans an area of 147,000 square feet.
Watch exclusive clip from new Apple TV+ series 'Big Beasts' teasing encounter with legendary sea monster By Sascha Pare published 21 April 23 Narrated by Emmy Awards nominee Tom Hiddleston, the 10-part series will bring viewers up close and personal with gigantic animals from across the globe — you can't miss them!
Scientists invent 'shape-shifting' antibiotic to fight deadly superbugs By Nicoletta Lanese published 21 April 23 Scientists have developed a new "shape-shifting" antibiotic to fight drug-resistant bacteria, but it hasn't been tested in humans yet.
Ancient princesses helped build vast warrior empire that prompted China to erect the Great Wall By Tom Metcalfe published 20 April 23 Analysis of ancient DNA and grave goods from burials suggest that princesses helped to build a "massive empire" stretching from Kazakhstan to Mongolia.
2,000-year-old hoard of Roman coins may have been hidden by a soldier during a bloody civil war in Italy By Tom Metcalfe published 20 April 23 The silver coins, mainly from the first century B.C., were unearthed in Tuscany in Italy and are hidden relics from a turbulent time in Roman history.
See Venus and the moon dance with the 'Seven Sisters' during the Lyrid meteor shower Saturday By Ben Turner published 20 April 23 The crescent moon, Venus and the Pleiades will reach conjunction during the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower this Saturday. Here's how to watch the stunning show.
The MacBook Pro with the best battery is up to $200 off By Lloyd Coombes published 20 April 23 Save up to $200 on this compact but powerful laptop at B&H Photo and Amazon - perfect for students.
Gigantic, 13-foot crocodile found with its head torn off on Australian beach By Sascha Pare published 20 April 23 The beheading, which may have been motivated by a recent spate of crocodile attacks on humans, could spell trouble for the local ecosystem.
