TECH & SCIENCE
Remains of Child From Human Species That Lived 300,000 Years Ago Discovered
Scientists say the young Homo naledi was between 8-15 years old. Further research could determine whether the species was more ape-like or human-like in its maturation.
Thousands of pink jellyfish seen in the Philippines amid coronavirus crisis
"There are years when blooms or populations of a jellyfish are high and there are also years when they are few or even almost absent," said Sheldon Rey Boco, who filmed the event.
Traces of Antarctica Rainforest That Existed 90 Million Years Ago Found
Preserved roots, pollen, and spores from the forest were found in an ice core taken from near the Pine Island and Thwaites glaciers in West Antarctica
Quantum Internet May One Day Be Possible Through Optical Cavities: Caltech
New research from experts at the California Institute of Technology suggests atoms in small boxes of light — optical cavities — could soon "form the backbone technology" of a futuristic internet.
Coronavirus May Have Caused the Earth to Stop Vibrating so Much
With a third of the population now under lockdown, the subsequent drop in industry and transport appears to have led to a drop in the planet's "seismic noise."
WiFi Signals Could Be Turned Into Usable Power to Charge Phones and Laptops
"If we can convert that energy into an energy source we can use for daily life, that would help to address the energy challenges we are facing right now," said MIT scientist Hiroki Isobe.
Male Dolphins 'Sing' Together to Coerce Females into Sex, Study Suggests
Previously it was thought humans were the only species to put on performances for the purpose of bonding and cooperation.
Strong Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake Hits Idaho for First Time in 50 Years
The Idaho earthquake was the biggest since the Borah Peak earthquake in 1983.
Worms Living in the Deepest Ocean Could be Pushed to Extinction by Mining
As terrestrial sources dwindle, contractors are looking to the ocean for the elements needed to make smartphones and electric car batteries.
A Huge Sinkhole Just Made Ecuador's Tallest Waterfall Disappear
Some experts think that the hole formed as a result of natural processes, while others argue that humans may be partly to blame.
When is April's Full Moon? Pink Supermoon the Biggest and Brightest of 2020
April's Pink Moon is the second supermoon to take place this year and the first since the Spring Equinox.
Antarctica Has Just Had Its First Recorded Heatwave
Temperatures reached 20.75 degrees Celsius on Seymour Island east of the Antarctic Peninsula.
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One Giant Leap: 5 U.S. Destinations That Helped Put Man on the Moon
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing with a road trip to some of the places that made it possible.
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Breaking Up with Plastic While You Travel
Once touted as an indestructible magic material, plastics have proven they are, indeed, long lasting - often ending up in our oceans, polluting reefs and killing wildlife. Here's how to help while you travel.
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Never Doze Off While Driving Again
AI devices, heads-up displays, smart license plates and more are make drivers safer.
Is Houseparty Safe? Video App Denies Hack, Suggests Paid 'Smear Campaign'
"All Houseparty accounts are safe—the service is secure, has never been compromised, and doesn't collect passwords for other sites," the official Twitter account said today after hack rumors.
Enormous Hole in the Ozone Appears Above Arctic in Rare Phenomenon
The hole stretches from Hudson Bay all the way to Russia's Arctic islands.
Ventilator Prototype Created in Illinois as State's Coronavirus Cases Surge
The Illinois RapidVent prototype is designed to plug into the oxygen source available in most hospital rooms or to a standard tank of oxygen and help COVID-19 patients with breathing issues.
Scientists Find Strains of Coronaviruses Related to COVID-19 in Pangolins
An international team of researchers analyzed frozen tissue samples from 18 Malayan pangolins collected during anti-smuggling operations at Guangxi Customs in southern China.
10 Great Tech Products to Keep You Healthy at Home
While you're confined to your home or stuck to outdoor activities away from large groups, these 10 tech products will help you stay healthy.
NASA Scientists Observe the Most Energetic 'Quasar Tsunamis' to Date
Observations from NASA's Hubble telescope show these outflows contain, on average, 10 times more energy than previously thought.
Mobile Phone Data of Florida Beachgoers Shows Potential Coronavirus Spread
Tracking data from U.S. mobile technology and location data company X-Mode is being fed a mapping platform called Tectonix to analyze human movements during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Roborock S5 Max Review: Easily the Best Robot Vacuum We've Used
Robot vacuums like the Roborock S5 Max have come a long way with technology like LiDAR mapping and no go zones, but they lack the arms to actually pick up objects from your floor.
Chinese AI Smart Glasses Check Temperature of Hundreds of People in Minutes
The devices, reportedly made by a Chinese technology start-up called Rokid, are worn by security staff at Hongyuan Park, a part of the Xixi Wetland preserve in Hangzhou city.
Third of Mankind Enters Coronavirus Lockdown, Impact Can Be Seen From Space
Satellite images show deserted roads, tourist attractions, malls and airports.