Science
Space
Celestial bodies NASA reveals stunning image of giant ‘cosmic smile’
The space agency posted an incredible observation on Sunday showing how gravitational lensing can magnify the light of a more distant background object.
Environment
Hottest El Niño ever could kill up to 451K in six months, scientists claim — warning of a deadly new normal
Unfortunately, the experts predict that these anomalous temps are “postcards from the future,” claiming that these alarming figures could become the new normal in just decades.
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
Mystery at sea Haunting clues emerge in 7-year fishing boat mystery after ‘apparent human remains,’ wreckage found off island
The organization reported that “apparent human remains” were also found at the site.
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Astronomers discover possible second-generation planet formed by dying star
Scientists discovered first-of-its-kind evidence of a possible second-generation planet around a white dwarf star some 270 light years away from Earth.
Rare coin bearing face of king with infamous nickname unearthed after 1,000 years
The coin was unearthed during an excavation in Nesting, a coastal community in Scotland's eastern Shetland Islands.
Deep-sea scientists discover creature eerily similar to SpongeBob’s friend plus dozens of new species: Photos
Deep-sea scientists discovers 57 new species, including one they compare to "SpongeBob" character Patrick Star.
4 astronauts return to Earth after 8 months in space to replace ailing colleague, his crew
Four international astronauts returned to Earth in a SpaceX capsule, splashing down near Los Angeles after an eight-month mission on the ISS.
Former Olympian accused of refusing to leave $26K-a-month NYC luxe condo as owners fight to evict her
Owners say the ex-luger overstayed her lease and sank a $6.75 million deal at star-studded 150 Charles Street.
Scientist explore the ‘exotic physics’ behind Mars’ ‘oddest cloud’
Space scientists have said that Mars’s "oddest cloud" may be even odder than they thought.
New research suggests Earth may be heating unevenly from the inside — possibly upending geology as we know it
Scientists hunting invisible "ghost particles" more than a mile underground have found surprising clues that could torch everything experts thought they knew about the depths of our planet.
The surprising brain benefits linked to holding your breath for minutes: study
Holding your breath may be more than just a good party trick.
‘Mouth of Hell’ volcano refills with lava near hub of 2 million people
Will it unleash hell?
World’s heftiest and most horrifying insect brought back from extinction — it’s heavier than a mouse
It sustained some heavy losses.
A one-time treatment may fix damaged adult retinas — and reverse vision loss: study
Tested on an unexpected source, this treatment could repair mammalian nerve cells — a feat once thought impossible.
Incredible moment dolphins launch themselves 10 feet into the air off California coast
"Look how much fun they are having!" one social media user wrote.
Ferocious great white filmed snatching meal off underwater fishing line in reported first
National Geographic diver Brian Skerry has captured what could be the first-ever underwater footage of a great white shark snatching fish off a line.
6 human body parts we don’t really need — and could easily live without
We have a number of body parts that served an important purpose for our distant ancestors but are essentially useless now, yet continue to take up space.
Astronauts set US speed record during trip to International Space Station
Four astronauts pulled up at the International Space Station on Thursday after launching on an eight-hour express that set a US speed record.
Napoleon’s secret code deciphered after 217 years using AI to read emperor’s mysterious letter
After more than 200 years, a coded letter written by petite, problematic Napoleon Bonaparte has been deciphered.
Scientists discover traces of ancient disease in 1,000-year-old religious text
Scientists recently discovered traces of an ancient disease in an unlikely place: the pages of a 1,000-year-old gospel book.
Long-lost Celtic fort pillaged by Julius Caesar found under hospital
A Celtic fort destroyed by Roman Emperor Julius Caesar 2,000 years ago has allegedly been uncovered, solving a mystery that has eluded historians for centuries.
New exoplanet found in habitable zone of star way bigger and hotter than our Sun
Scientists are starstruck by this latest discovery.
