TECH & SCIENCE
Dozens of Preserved Dinosaur Footprints From 150 Million Years Ago Found
Researchers discovered three sites containing a diverse range of dinosaur tracks and one set that a pterosaur may have made.
Spider Venom Toxin Could Help with Erectile Dysfunction
The venom of the Brazilian wandering spider causes long-lasting, painful erections, sparking its development into a drug treating erectile dysfunction.
Can Tokyo-Style Smart Farming Help Solve the Global Food Crisis?
A Tokyo-based project implementing cutting-edge agriculture through private 5G is garnering worldwide interest.
Scientists Use Bacteria to Turn Plastic Into Useful Substances
Researchers developed genetically engineered strains of one type of bacteria that they say could help to tackle the growing problem of plastic pollution.
Archaeologists Find Skeleton and Mirror in 1,800-year-old Roman Sarcophagus
"It's quite exceptional, it's the first time that we have found a tomb intact and which has not been looted," archaeologist Agnès Balmelle told French news.
Scientists Link Timing of Exercise to Diabetes Risk
The study tracked participants' risk of Type 2 diabetes over a six-year period.
Rare Dumbo Octopus Spotted a Mile Beneath Ocean Surface
The octopus was seen by cameras on a remote-controlled underwater vehicle crossing the Pacific Ocean floor.
Hundreds Of Mysterious 'Fairy Circles' Seen From Space For First Time
Fairy circles have puzzled scientists for decades. But new research hopes to reveal insights into their mysterious origin.
Parasitic Brain Worm Spreading Across Southeastern U.S., Scientists Warn
The parasite can be contracted by eating contaminated produce and, in rare cases, is fatal.
Lake Tahoe's Ecosystem Facing Invasive Threat
This marks the first time that these quickly reproducing New Zealand mud snails have been found in Lake Tahoe.
Scientists Estimate When Humans Could Become Extinct
"It could be between 25-30 degrees Celsius [45-54 F] warmer on average than today," study author Alexander Farnsworth told Newsweek.
Tropical Storm Philippe Model Shows Path as It Moves Toward US
Storm Philippe was upgraded to a tropical storm on Saturday night, making it the 16th named storm of the hurricane season.
Psychologists Reveal Tips To Trick Your Brain Into Enjoying Running
Running can be a daunting or draining task. Even so, these psychological tricks can help improve your enjoyment and achieve your fitness goals.
NASA Is Dropping an Asteroid Sample Down to Earth—and It's Landing in Utah
The material was first collected in space nearly three years ago from Bennu, an asteroid scientists discovered in 1999.
Archaeologists Discover Previously Unknown Language From Ancient Tablet
The recently discovered language remains largely incomprehensible, but researchers said it belongs to the Indo-European family.
Bone From 'Sizeable Beast' Could Be Ancient Battle Elephant
The elephant may have been used in the armies of ancient Roman leader Julius Caesar or potentially even the legendary Carthaginian general Hannibal.
Highly Contagious Cat Virus Outbreak Forces Pet Shelter Closure
Feline panleukopenia "can live in environments for months," an animal shelter in Ohio said in a Facebook post about the outbreak of the deadly virus.
Are COVID Drugs Creating Super Viruses? Scientists Weigh In
Some antivirals work by increasing the rate of mutation in SARS-CoV-2. But could this accelerate the evolution of new, super variants?
Juvenile Whale Hit by Boat Propeller Left With 'Severe' Head Injuries
The whale is thought to have very low chances of survival after its collision, and has not been seen since Sunday.
Rocket Carrying Space Force Satellite Punches Hole in Ionosphere
The rocket's exhaust fumes reacted with the ionosphere layer of the atmosphere, changing the ionization levels as it moved through during its ascent.
Hidden Ocean on Jupiter's Moon Europa May Contain Key Ingredient for Life
Europa is thought to have a hidden subsurface ocean of salty liquid water, which scientists believe may harbor the conditions suitable for life.
Artificial Sweetener Linked to Heritable Learning Deficits, Scientists Say
"Our studies suggest that consuming only 10 to 15 percent of the maximum daily [recommended] dose could compromise mental health," Pradeep Bhide told Newsweek.
