TECH & SCIENCE
Man Loses Leg to Flesh-Eating Disease Caused by Very Rare Fungus Infection
The man said he told doctors at the hospital that he had injured his leg on a caravan door.
Scientists Artificially Raise Mouse Heartbeats: What Study Means for Us
Anxiety can be created by the body, a recent study in mice has suggested. But how might these intriguing results be applicable to humans?
Take a Virtual Tour of the Edo-Tokyo Museum
The Edo-Tokyo Museum has launched Hyper Edohaku, an app for interacting with the museum's collection and learning about the Edo period's history and culture.
How Is NASA Preparing for Asteroid Bennu's Return?
The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is currently on the final leg of its journey back to Earth, with pristine samples from asteroid Bennu.
Previously Unknown Creature From 240 Million Years Ago Discovered in Quarry
The fossil remains of the new species date to a period in the Earth's history that followed our planet's worst mass extinction event.
The Deadliest Tornado in U.S. History
The Tri-State tornado, which hit on March 18, 1925, killed 695 people.
Woman Reportedly Dies After Eating 'Deadly' Puffer Fish Delicacy
Puffer fish is a popular Japanese delicacy, but one wrong move can be fatal.
Why a Helicopter Crash is Deadlier than a Plane Crash
"A lot more can go wrong" with helicopters, said an aviation expert with over 25 years of experience.
Man Finds Deadly 3-Inch Spider in His Swimming Pool 'Ready to Strike'
"You could not get a deadlier spider in your house," said spider hunter Scott Johnson.
California Man Finds Three-Foot Venomous Rattlesnake in Kayak: 'Oh Hell No'
"Be alert and aware in snake country," San Diego snake catcher Bruce Ireland told Newsweek.
The Massive Name in AI Noticeably Absent From Pause Letter Signed by Musk
AI experts are calling for a six-month pause in the development of advanced technologies, raising safety concerns about the speed of advancement.
Florida Man Finds Himself Surrounded by Alligators: 'They're Everywhere'
"They are very curious, and they want to see what's going on," wildlife handler Garrett Galvin told Newsweek after his video received 24.5 million views.
What We Know About Water Discovery on the Moon
Water has been found hidden within glass beads on the moon's surface, having been formed and trapped by the blazing-hot impacts of meteors.
Woman Discovers Venomous Snake's Head 'Poking Out' From Under Fridge
The red-bellied black snake that was found under the fridge carries a potent venom that attacks the blood and muscles.
Red Auroras Seen as Far South as Florida in Rare Light Show
The northern lights appear redder further south, due to observers only being able to see the top of the light show.
'Poo Transplant' Trial Could Help Save Blood-Cancer Patients: Here's How
The trial is aimed at patients suffering from post-operative Graft-Versus-Host-Disease. This is a common complication following bone-marrow transplantation.
Lake Mead Body Discovery Solves 50 Year Mystery
One of the many sets of human remains found within Lake Mead has been identified, bring the mystery to a close.
Python Trying To Make Kill Comes Under Attack From Mongoose Band
The mongoose family can be seen in a viral video ripping shreds of flesh off the python attempting to eat one of their social group.
Diver Explores the Hidden Depths of WWII Shipwreck off the Florida Coast
"It's always very exciting to dive this wreck because you just never know what you're going to see," diver and photographer Paul Dabill told Newsweek.
Rare Footage of the World's Only Wild Red Wolves Captured in North Carolina
Red wolves were declared extinct in the wild in the 1980s, but they are slowly beginning to come back.
Snake Catcher Films Encounter with Venomous Red Belly: 'Closest Call'
These venomous snakes are one of the most commonly encountered snakes in Australia, making up around 16 percent of snake bite cases.
Stunning Footage of Utah Avalanche Cloud Viewed More Than 2M Times
"That's one of the biggest avalanches I've ever seen in real life," a man in the video says as a huge powdered cloud descends on the mountain.