SCIENCE
Traditional View of Early Christian Structure Challenged
The structure, dating to the 3rd century, was excavated in an ancient Roman city about a century ago.
'Doom and Gloom': Ancient Eclipse Tablets' Full Ominous Texts Deciphered
The tablets, which date to the early second millennium B.C., feature omens predicting various disasters.
Cyber 'Chaos' Warning Issued For 2024 Election
After Microsoft announced that Iranian groups hacked into a presidential campaign, documents from the Trump campaign were sent to Politico.
Earthquakes: LA Has Bigger Threat Than San Andreas Fault
Earthquakes on the Puente Hills thrust fault could be particularly dangerous because the shaking would occur directly beneath LA's surface infrastructure.
Crocodile Training Saves Reptiles From Toxic Toad Invasion
Dead toads are filled with a chemical that makes the crocs feel sick.
Stonehenge: Mysterious Origins of 'Unique' Altar Stone Finally Revealed
The results raise the possibility that advanced long-distance transportation methods existed in Neolithic Britain.
Babies Exposed to Common Chemical May Face Higher Risk of Diabetes, Obesity
The widespread compound may cause permanent disruptions to the gut microbiome, increasing our risk of various disorders later in life.
Aurora: 3D Radar to Make Northern Lights Breakthrough
EISCAT_3D is being built across three sites and will enable researchers to measure the aurorae in 3D for the first time.
'Unprecedented' Oropouche Virus Outbreak Kills Two in Brazil: What To Know
The insect-borne disease has also been detected in three countries in Europe.
US Population Has Lowest Life Expectancy Among Peers: 'Alarming'
"Even compared to this subset of countries with shared characteristics, the U.S. has very low life expectancy," Professor Jessica Ho told Newsweek.
Dementia: Scientists Reveal Possible New Early-Warning Sign
The findings may help in the development of effective interventions to help slow, or even stop, cognitive decline.
Tonight's Aurora Forecast: Northern Lights to Continue Over US
G2 geomagnetic storms are forecast tonight, following yesterday's G4 storms that sparked spectacular aurorae around the globe.
Meth Found in Candy Given Out by Food Bank With 'Potentially Lethal Levels'
The contaminated candy contained "up to 300 doses" of the drug, NZ Drug Foundation Executive Director Sarah Helm said.
Mpox Map Shows US States With Virus in Wastewater as Outbreak Hits Africa
Mpox has been declared a public health emergency in Africa as a deadlier strain of the virus spreads across the continent.
Tarantula Warning for Eight States: What to Know
These 4-inch-across tarantulas are about to come out in Southern states, looking for mates.
Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak Strikes New Hampshire: 'Can Be Fatal'
Roughly one in 10 who get sick with legionnaires' disease die due to complications from the illness.
Full Sturgeon Moon 2024: When to See Upcoming August Supermoon
The full Sturgeon supermoon will occur on August 19, appearing slightly larger and brighter in the night sky than a usual full moon.
Archaeologists: Ancient 'Elite Family Ritual' May Explain Child Sacrifice
A DNA study has revealed that a pre-Hispanic child sacrifice victim found in a "unique" burial had closely related parents.
Taboo Family Secret of Early Jamestown Colonists Revealed
Researchers analyzed the DNA of two human skeletons found in the first permanent English settlement of the Americas.
Mystery Parasite Cases Growing in North Carolina As More Than 100 Infected
Cases of the parasite have increased significantly in the U.S. in recent years, but the source of the recent outbreaks remain unknown.
Whales Dodge Cargo Ships As They Swim Up River To Escape Amorous Male
"This time of year, bulls [males] are looking to mate with females," researcher Olaf Meynecke said. "Females might try to avoid that interaction."
Vaping: Unregulated Chemical in New E-cigs May Alter Brain Development
Early research suggests these chemicals may be even more addictive than nicotine and have long-term effects on attention, learning and memory.