Hidden contents of 6 ancient Egyptian coffins, sealed for thousands of years, revealed By Jennifer Nalewicki published 20 April 23 Scientists used neutron tomography to see inside six sealed ancient Egyptian coffins that were used to bury animals.
Worms and humans both get 'the munchies,' despite 500 million years of evolutionary separation By Soumya Sagar published 20 April 23 Researchers found that roundworms gobble down high-calorie foods when exposed to a compound that acts on the same brain receptor as THC.
SpaceX launch of Starship a 'success', despite explosion minutes after takeoff By Ben Turner published 20 April 23 SpaceX's Starship launched on the first of many test flights it will undergo before it is ready to ferry astronauts to the moon.
NASA satellite crash not source of mysterious flash of light above Ukraine capital, agency claims By Ben Turner published 20 April 23 A blinding flash of light set off air raid alerts across Ukraine’s capital city. Officials at first thought it was a falling NASA satellite, but the space agency has said it isn’t.
Watch SpaceX launch its massive Starship in historic test flight By Ben Turner published 20 April 23 The enormous Starship rocket, set for launch today, can carry ten times the payload of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rockets.
Save $50 on the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live at Best Buy By Lou Mudge published 20 April 23 DEALS The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are reduced by 33% at Best Buy: grab a pair of these top running headphones today!
'High Holiday' 420 has hazy origins By Tia Ghose last updated 20 April 23 Though there are many urban legends out there, the origins of 4/20 as an international holiday to smoke marijuana are hazy.
Epic 11-foot-tall sea level rise drove Vikings out of Greenland By Mindy Weisberger published 19 April 23 Climate change that led to sea level rise and severe coastal flooding could explain why the Vikings abandoned their Greenland settlements.
Kaleidoscopic image of a mouse's brain is 64 million times sharper than a typical MRI By Jennifer Nalewicki published 19 April 23 Researchers created a high-definition scan of a mouse's brain that is 64 million times sharper than a normal MRI.
Dinosaur-killing asteroid did not trigger a long 'nuclear winter' after all By Joanna Thompson published 19 April 23 Global temperatures did not plummet in the aftermath of the asteroid impact that caused the demise of the dinosaurs, a new study suggests.
Out-of-control defunct NASA satellite will smash into Earth today By Ben Turner published 19 April 23 The RHESSI satellite, which monitored the sun for nearly two decades, is set to crash to Earth at 9:30 p.m. EDT today.
Watch stunning preview of 2nd season of Apple TV+ award-winning show 'Prehistoric Planet' By Sascha Pare published 19 April 23 The new episodes, which will be available to watch from May 22, 2023, will transport viewers back to the age of dinosaurs with stunning visual effects.
Bizarre, never-before-seen viruses discovered thriving throughout the world's oceans By Sascha Pare published 19 April 23 The discovery of a strange group of viruses, dubbed mirusviruses, that infect ocean plankton across the globe may shed light on the origin of herpes.
Extremely rare albino dolphin spotted in Africa, possibly for the 1st time ever By Harry Baker published 19 April 23 The all-white bottlenose calf, which was swimming with around 200 other dolphins, was spotted by a lucky couple on their wedding day.
Lyrid meteor shower: How to watch 'fireballs' drop to Earth during the annual shower's peak this week By Jamie Carter published 19 April 23 The annual Lyrid meteor shower peaks from April 22 to 24. Here’s how to watch the "shooting star" spectacle.
Severed hands buried in ancient Egyptian palace were likely 'trophies' exchanged for gold By Owen Jarus published 18 April 23 Twelve severed hands found buried at an ancient Egyptian palace were likely cut from enemies and exchanged for gold in a ceremony known as "gold of honor," a new study finds.
Ethereal whirlpool of light grows into a giant, perfect spiral above Alaska. What was it? By Harry Baker published 18 April 23 A mystifying swirl of light recently appeared in the night sky above Alaska, briefly outshining a vibrant auroral display.
Colossal iceberg trapped near Antarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier' for 20 years is finally on the move By Harry Baker published 18 April 23 Iceberg B-22A, which first broke off from Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier in 2002, is finally moving away from the South Pole after being freed from its seafloor tether.
The Mac Mini 2 is ideal for students, and it's on sale right now By Lloyd Coombes published 18 April 23 Save $100 on the student-friendly Mac Mini M2, with deals on both the 256 and 512 GB models.
A very rare 'hybrid' solar eclipse will take place Thursday, here's how to watch By Ben Turner published 18 April 23 A rare hybrid solar eclipse will appear over Oceania and Southeast Asia on Thursday, April 20. Here's what it means and how to watch it.
