SCIENCE
NASA Detects Bizarre, Extraordinarily Bright Explosion in Unexpected Place
The origins of these rare explosions are poorly understood, but a number of potential explanations have been proposed.
Lake Mead Water Levels Are Trending Down Again
"It's most important to keep an eye on the change year over year for both Lakes Mead and Powell," a water expert told Newsweek.
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.
Before and After Satellite Pictures Show Mississippi River Disappearing
The images show shocking changes in the water levels last month compared to the same period in 2021.
Iowa Woman's Box of Giraffe Poo Seized at Airport
"There is a real danger with bringing fecal matter into the U.S.," a U.S. Customs and Border Protection statement said.
Great White Sharks Are Moving to More American Beaches
Warming oceans due to climate change mean that "areas that were not habitable to the animal now are," marine biologist Yannis P. Papastamatiou told Newsweek.
Scientists Unlock Secret of Earth's Core: 'We Just Found the Holy Grail'
"What we found was totally against this traditional view," geophysicist Jung-Fu Lin told Newsweek.
How Pregnancy Changes Your Brain—Permanently
"Intriguingly, these changes are long-lasting, and pregnancy seems to permanently remodel the brain," Johannes Kohl told Newsweek.
Humans Lived in America Earlier Than Thought, Ancient Footprint Study Finds
Researchers say they have confirmed the age of controversial human footprints in New Mexico, finding them to be between around 23,000 and 21,000 years old.
'Vaccine' Against Conspiracy Theories Could Be Closer Than You Think
"Once people have been radicalized or are deep down the conspiracy theory rabbit hole, it's very difficult to bring people back," Sander van der Linden said.
Scientists Explain 'Bananas' Galaxy Observation That Baffled Everyone
The mystery of six galaxies that appeared too large for their age has been solved by astrophysicists, with the explanation lying in the "bursty star formation."
Live Music Synchronizes Audience's Heart Rate, Breathing: Study
Scientists monitored attendees at a series of concerts using overhead cameras and wearable sensors to collect data on their physical responses to music.
Weight Loss Drugs Ozempic and Wegovy Linked to Severe Gut Problems: Study
A small percentage of users may experience severe gastrointestinal side effects.
Elephants and Rhinos Are Far More Scared of Humans Than Lions, Study Finds
Ecologists have recently begun describing humans as a "super predator" given that our species kills prey at much higher rates than other predators.
Great Salt Lake's Water Levels Rise Half Way to Healthy
The Great Salt Lake has rebounded about 5 1/2 feet from its historic low, but it's not out of the woods yet.
Seven-Foot Kangaroo Puts Farmer in Headlock, Beats Him Up
"Males get very aggressive when there is a female who is receptive, and attack any other male nearby," evolutionary anthropologist Alecia Carter told Newsweek.
Scientists Baffled by Island's Ancient Bear Bones May Have a Breakthrough
Bear bones have been found on two Alaskan islands, posing quite a mystery to archaeologists.
Buried Sea Discovery Could Explain Slow-Motion Earthquakes
Using 3D seismic imaging and drilling, researchers found water 2 miles beneath the ocean floor.
Sikkim's Devastating Lake Burst Shown in Video, Satellite Images
At least 14 people have been confirmed dead and over a hundred remain missing after a lake in North East India burst.
Fluorescent Mammals Are Much More Common Than Scientists Thought
Eighty-six percent of mammal species studied were found to glow in the dark under ultraviolet light, new research has found.
Your Genes May Stop You Being Vegetarian, Scientists Say
"We identified three genes that are significantly associated with vegetarianism," study author Nabeel Yaseen told Newsweek.
Could COVID Be Behind the Pink-Eye Epidemic?
"Conjunctivitis is a known symptom of COVID," Paul R. Hunter, a professor in medicine at the University of East Anglia, told Newsweek.