TECH & SCIENCE
Fatal Earthquake Measuring 6.8 Magnitude Strikes Philippines
The quake is the latest in a series of tremors that have struck the region in recent months.
Winter Storm System Set to Bring Rain and Snow to Many Parts of U.S.
The National Weather has issued several winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories.
Radioactive Dust Released at Nuclear Site Contravened Multiple Regulations
The site was operational between 1954 and 1994 but is now in the process of being decommissioned.
2,000-foot-wide Asteroid to Speed Past the Earth Just After Christmas
The asteroid will travel past our planet at a staggering velocity of around 27,500 miles per hour.
Thousands of Bizarre Throbbing 'Penis Fish' Wash Up on California Beach
A perplexed visitor to California's Drakes Bay snapped a photo of the creatures.
Archaeologists Find First Ancient Egyptian Burial Head Cones
The head cones were found in two separate graves at the archaeological site of Amarna
Starry Night Harlequin Toad Rediscovered After Being Lost to Science
Eighty of the 96 known harlequin toad species are considered endangered, critically endangered or extinct in the wild, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List.
Deepest Point of All Earth's Continents Has Been Discovered in Antarctica
Scientists discovered the depth of the trench while creating BedMachine, the most accurate map of Antarctica's land to date.
Your Christmas Tree Could Be Hiding Hundreds of Praying Mantis Eggs
Some insects can find their way into your home by hitching a ride on Christmas trees.
Shipwrecks and Scars on Seafloor from Atomic Bomb Tests Revealed
"It seems as if Captain Marvel herself ... punched the planet and put a dent into it," scientist Arthur Trembanis said.
The Apple Mac Pro Can Cost More Than a Tesla Cybertruck, Is It Worth It?
Apple, one of the world's biggest consumer tech brands, has released a new computing powerhouse that costs between $5,999 and more than $52,000. So is it worth the money?
SpaceX Is Flying Cannabis to the ISS so Scientists Can See If It Mutates
The research could expand our understanding of how plants react to the stresses of space travel.
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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.
Wikipedia Founder Jimmy Wales is Taking on Facebook and the Rise of AI
Listening to Jimmy Wales speak is a bit like reading a Wikipedia page: Sound bites are few, but the tone is fair and measured.
Rare Pink Statue of Ancient Egypt's King Ramses II Unearthed Near Giza
The granite statue was found during excavation work near the Temple of Ptah, the Ministry of Antiquities said.
Los Angeles Beaches Contaminated by Polluted Stormwater: Report
Stormwater is the greatest source of pollution in the ocean, rivers and lakes of Los Angeles County, according to Heal the Bay.
New Species of Ancient Whale Offers Clues on How Whales Evolved to Swim
The Aegicetus gehennae was a species that represents a transitory stage, when ancient whales went from being foot-powered to tail-powered.
Ancient Rock Art of Mythical Half-humans Hunting Animals Discovered
Researchers say the cave drawings, dated to around 44,000 years, may represent the capacity for religious or spiritual thinking.
Archaeologists Reveal 2,700-Year-Old Town From Ancient World Power
Little is known about the Aksumite Empire, which ruled over what is now Eritrea and northern Ethiopia hundreds of years ago.
Spider With a Venomous Bite That Rots Human Flesh Discovered in Mexico
The arachnid belongs to a genus, or group of species, known as Loxosceles—which are commonly referred to as recluse spiders, violin spiders, brown spiders, fiddle-backs or reapers.
Thousands of Mysterious Holes Discovered on Seafloor Off California Coast
It is unclear how the holes were formed, although marine trash could partly be responsible.
Huge Boost in Methane Concentrations Traced Back to Africa's Wetlands
Wetlands are the biggest natural source of methane in the world.
'Significant' Ancient Roman Shipwreck Discovered With Thousands of Amphorae
Researchers also found three almost intact World War II wrecks, including two ships and a plane.