Rat's Scary: The Tiny, Razor-Toothed Rodent From 220 Million Years Ago
The rat-like creature — called a cynodont after its huge canine teeth — walked the earth with dinosaurs in the Triassic period.
Militant Feminist Group Had Shrine to Goddess of Death, Say Police
Worshiping Santa Muerte has become a common thread among Mexico's criminal factions and, at times, its marginalized groups.
Star struck: Amateur Astronomer Teams Discover Supernovae, Storms on Saturn
Australia's Astronomical Society has awarded its revered Page Medal to two amateur astronomy projects for the first time in its history.
Plastic-Lined Cups and Tea Bags Release Nanoparticles into Liquids
A study conducted by researchers sought to determine whether these food-grade plastic films can also be a source of the particles.
Experts Identify Giant Tsunami That Ravaged Communities For 1,000 Years
The temblor and resulting tsunami caused thousands of deaths and as much as $3.5 billion to $7 billion in damages, adjusted for inflation.
Navy Takes on Crime Gangs Wiping Out World's Tiniest Porpoise
A new agreement between the Mexican Navy and the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS) has given new hope for the survival of the species.
Like Learning to Drive: Bird Dads Guide Young on First Migration
Scientists have tracked Caspian terns' migration routes and concluded that the birds' choice of flight paths is "cultural."
Saving Egyptian Pumpkins Key For Biodiversity, Future Farmers: Scientists
Non-native cultivars of squash could crowd out native squashes already adapted to Egyptian growing conditions and practices.
Lettuce Grown in Space Might Resist Astronauts' Bone Loss
A transgenic lettuce may address bone loss not only for space travelers but also patients on Earth.
Ultrasound Waves Could Soon Be Used to Break Up Kidney Stones: Scientists
Getting relief from painful kidney stones may soon be possible with an in-office procedure that does not require anesthesia.
Whales' Response to La Niña, Lack of Antarctic Krill Found in Baleen
Researchers have compared climate records and found a connection with isotopes stored in filter-feeding whale tissue.
'Quantum Charging' Electric Cars Could Be As Fast As Pumping Gas
Quantum charging may have applications far beyond cars and electronics, including fusion power plants
Invasive Insects Expected to Kill 1.4 Million Urban Trees in U.S.
The emerald ash borer is expected to make ash trees extinct, as scientists call on cities to plant alternative species.
Promising New Breast Cancer Drug Stops Recurrence and Spread
Scientists at the University of Louvain developed MitoQ, which prevents the reawakening of terminal cancer cells.
Redwoods' Specialized Leaves Allow Adaptation to Wet and Drier Climates
The world's biggest trees have leaves dedicated to absorbing water as well as leaves dedicated to photosynthesis.
Grasshopper Jaws Reveal Similarity to Mammals, Diversity of Diet: Study
3D imaging of grasshoppers' mandibles avoids the destruction of samples and may be used with other species.
Survivors of Weather Disasters May Age Faster, New Study Says
Rhesus monkeys were found to have changed at the molecular level following Hurricane Maria.
New Study Shows Shark Bites Are on the Rise Across the World
The large increase in shark bites and deaths in 2021 can be attributed to the growing number of people enjoying beaches.
Mass Die-Off of Penguins Caused by 2019 Heat Wave, Study Says
The extreme heat event killed hundreds of penguins in Argentina.
Study Reveals Why Astronauts Age Faster in Space
Weightlessness makes DNA replication more prone to errors, so astronauts experience the symptoms of aging earlier than normal.
Four-Legged Snake Fossil a Fake, Scientists Say
"Missing link" fossil is just a common 100 million-year-old marine lizard, study reveals.
VIDEO: How Honey Bees Raise The Alarm When Murder Hornets Attack
A newly documented "harsh and irregular" sound is emitted by honey bees to rally defenses when giant hornets attack.
VIDEO: New Dinosaur Discovered Buried Under Ice
Long-necked, plant-eating ancestor of the brontosaurus walked the earth more than 2 million years ago.
New Volcanoes Could Emerge Anywhere In US Southwest, Study Says
Volcanic fields pepper the southwestern U.S., posing a risk of new eruptions that could cause widespread devastation.
Baby Seals, Like Humans, Can Change the Tone of Their Voice
A new study offers clues about why human beings are so talkative.
Engineers 3D-Print Chicken and Cook It with Lasers
The future may see a 'Photoshop' of digitized recipes for printing food.
Wood Flooring of the Future Generates Electricity When You Walk on It
These researchers who have found a way to turn foot traffic into electricity.
Baby Birds Start Learning Parents' Calls From Inside the Egg: Study
Before they hatch, baby birds learn songs they will sing months or even years later.
Astronomers Want Volunteers to Help Spot Water-Rich 'Active' Asteroids
Scientists ask amateur astronomers to help seek clues about the origin of water, among other celestial mysteries.