Mysterious Seafloor Holes Baffling Scientists to Be Probed for DNA
Mike Vecchione from the NOAA told Newsweek it would be weeks before the results are in, and that he isn't sure whether the results will provide any answers.
NASA James Webb Scientist on How We'll Know if TRAPPIST-1 Is Home to Aliens
The study by Webb will be the "most important" exoplanet probe for years to come as scientists look for life on other planets.
Renowned Physicist Apologizes for Saying Slice of Chorizo Was JWST Image
Etienne Klein's charcuterie sausage-based astronomy gag was amusing for many but fell flat for others.
Spam Story About Man Catching Monkeypox From Scooter Blocked on Twitter
Experts have said that the story, in which someone gets monkeypox after buying a scooter, is plausible.
Bear Attacks Jogger on Washington Trail Causing Multiple Injuries
Officials said the victim "did everything right" and that they are thankful he's recovering from the encounter.
Sunspot on Far Side Is So Huge It's Changing How the Sun Vibrates
Scientists can detect far-side sunspots and other hidden solar activity using a technique known as helioseismology.
Shrunken Head Held at Museum Was Made From Boiled Human Skin
The ceremonial heads were used by indigenous South American peoples, and a modern scan technique can be used to tell which ones are authentic.
Probably Not Space Debris: Mystery Remains over Metallic Orb Found in Tree
A well-known weather reporter in Mexico shared the images on his Facebook page saying the object had fallen from the sky.
Huge Sunspot Region Facing Earth Develops 'Beta-Gamma' Magnetic Field
The magnetic classification is associated with solar flares—thankfully they're unlikely to be disruptive.
Thousands of 150 Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Footprints Discovered in China
Some of the claw-like prints were made by dinosaurs 4 to 5 meters long.
Men Who Died From Monkeypox Brain Swelling Were Healthy Before Virus Hit
A report said the two men who died in Spain were not immunocompromised and had no chronic illnesses that could have been risk factors.
Donald Trump Getting COVID Changed Opinions on Virus Being a Hoax
A study appears to show a reduction in the number of conservatives believing COVID was a hoax before and after the former president's diagnosis.
Discovery of Separate Monkeypox Strain Suggests Two Outbreaks Are Happening
One expert said it's hard to know whether a separate strain has been circulating in travelers for years or whether it's gained an advantage now.
Alligator Spotted Swimming in Florida Pond With Knife Sticking Out of Head
The alligator was reportedly euthanized because of the extent of its injuries, and it's unclear who may be responsible.
Behemoth Trout With 15 Inch Girth Breaks 75-year Colorado State Record
The brook trout, which was also 23 inches long and weighed 7.84 pounds, was caught in Colorado's Monarch Lake.
NASA Records Huge Flare From New, Active Region Emerging on Sun's Surface
The flare itself wasn't disruptive, but it indicates that a source of more flares could be slowly rotating toward our planet, according to officials.
Monkeypox Can Survive for Weeks in Water and on Refrigerated Food
The virus responsible for the disease might be able to live for even months to years inside scabs, a U.S. report says.
Angry Monster Tiger Muskie Caught by Connecticut Fisherman
Angler Joe Rivas caught two of the huge carnivorous fish, measuring 41 inches and 42 inches, respectively, and released them both.
Man With Monkeypox Who Traveled From UAE to India Dies
The death, if confirmed, could be the first known monkeypox fatality in Asia. The man reportedly suffered brain swelling and fatigue.
James Webb Peers Into TRAPPIST-1, a Star System Full of Earth-Like Planets
The rocky worlds have the potential to harbor liquid water, but until now scientists have been unable to tell if they have atmospheres.
Out of Control Space Debris Is About to Plummet to Earth: How to Track
A Long March 5B rocket section reported to weigh 23 metric tons is due to re-enter Earth's atmosphere at a location that's difficult to predict.
New, Huge Sunspot Triples in Size in 24 Hours
Sunspots, caused by the sun's tangled magnetic field, can eject solar material towards Earth resulting in geomagnetic storms.
Can You Die From Monkeypox?
More than 21,100 cases have been confirmed in this year's outbreak, though fatal cases have remained rare.
Florida Boy Fighting Brain Eating Amoeba Was Induced Into Hypothermia
Doctors have continued working to save the 13-year-old's life this week as they suspect he got infected with a deadly amoeba.
Giant Fireball Explodes Over Texas in Incredible Footage
The fireball was described by one eyewitness as like a "green camera flash," while others said they heard loud booms.
Deadly Bacteria Burkholderia Pseudomallei in U.S.: Melioidosis Symptoms
The bacteria have been discovered in the environment in the U.S. for the first time after an investigation of infections in Mississippi.
Mystery 'Alien' Holes Discovered on Seafloor, 8,300ft Below Ocean Surface
The holes, which look as though they have been excavated, were discovered by underwater research scientists.
MIT Nuclear Fusion Spin-Off and U.K. Join To Pursue Limitless Clean Energy
If scientists can crack it, fusion offers a clean, powerful and virtually limitless source of energy that is safer than current nuclear power plants.
NASA Dismisses Russia Departing ISS: 'We've Seen Their Public Comments'
Russia's space agency boss, Yuri Borisov, has said his country will pull out of the ISS after 2024. But NASA said it's yet to receive an official statement.
What Is Tecovirimat? Ed Markey Wants Monkeypox Treatment Stockpile Released
The drug could potentially be helpful for monkeypox patients, although the FDA has not approved it for use in this way.