TECH & SCIENCE
Video Shows SpaceX Raptor Vacuum Engine Firing on a Starship As Elon Musk Eyes Mars
The firing test of the Starship prototype took place on Thursday night at SpaceX's facility in southern Texas.
What Is a Prop Gun, How Can It Kill? Alec Baldwin Discharges Firearm, Killing Crew Member
The actor was on set filming "Rust" when he let off a firearm, killing cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and wounding the film's director, Joel Souza.
Volcanic-Like Eruptions in Black Holes Blow Cosmic Bubbles Spanning Light-Years
The material that billows out from feeding supermassive black holes stretches for thousands of light-years "impacting anything that stands in their way."
REvil Ransomware Group Servers Hit by Hacking Technique It Uses to Compromise Targets
REvil made headlines when it hacked the Colonial Pipeline in May, causing significant gasoline shortages.
Apple, PayPal Among Tech Giants Ordered to Reveal How Their Payment Networks Function
"Big Tech companies are eagerly expanding their empires to gain greater control and insight into our spending habits," CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said.
Missing Woman Found Dead With Torso Missing After Suspected Lion Attack
A search for a woman in Zimbabwe led to a gruesome discovery that has shaken a community.
Scientists React As NIH Head Francis Collins Calls Wuhan Lab Leak Theories 'Misinformation'
The outgoing NIH director said COVID could not have been caused by federally funded virus research, but some scientists disagree.
Small Planet Strips Earth-Sized World's Atmosphere in 22,000mph Collision
This is the first time astronomers have spotted evidence of a massive collision blasting apart a planet's atmosphere.
Fascinating Video Showing How Deep Hair Grows on Cadaver Viewed 22M Times
The educational clip, which shows just how deeply human hair penetrates into the skin, has shocked and intrigued viewers.
Video Shows Russian Satellite Falling to Earth in Fireball Over Michigan
The fireball seen over the Eastern U.S. and Canada was caused by the reentry of Kosmos-2551, a Russian reconnaissance satellite.
As Delta Sub-Variant AY.4.2 Spreads, How Worried Should We Be?
An expert told Newsweek it seems increasingly likely that the offshoot is more transmissible than other Delta variants.
What Is Truth Social? Donald Trump's New Social Media Platform Explained
The former president claims his social media platform will "stand up to the tyranny of Big Tech."
Stunning October 2021 Hunter's Full Moon Photos Show It Rising Around the World
October's full moon, a Hunter's Moon, rose on Wednesday and was marked by spectacular images posted across social media from all over the globe.
Rare Video Shows Jupiter Being Smashed Into by Huge Space Rock
The enormous gas giant was pummelled by an asteroid or comet, and astronomers captured it in a snapshot via telescope.
How States Could Reach Herd Immunity As Delta Variant Continues To Dominate
Around 10 months since vaccines were first rolled out in the U.S., experts explain to Newsweek whether elusive herd immunity can be achieved.
Scientific Consensus Is Clear Humans Cause Climate Change Ahead of COP26 Summit
A survey found 99.9 percent of scientific studies say climate change is caused by human activity. One expert said it should be "the last word" on the subject.
Nail-Biting Video Shows Deadly Snake in 'Strike Mode' As Catcher Tries to Capture It
The highly venomous snake was doing its best to stay hidden beneath kayaks.
Delta Sub-Variant AY.4.2 Continues to Spread As Child Israel's First Case
Scientists are paying close attention to AY.4.2, an offshoot that could possibly be more contagious than the original form of Delta.
Bear Bites Wisconsin Hunter After Breathing Down His Back 20 Feet up a Tree
"I can hear him right behind me and feel him breathing on my back," said the hunter. "Then I feel a paw on my lap."
The U.S. States Where Covid Vaccine Mandates Are Banned and Allowed
Some states have embraced vaccine requirements for customers and employees alike. Others are pushing back, going so far as to legislate against them.
What Time To See Orionid Meteor Shower, Uranus by the Light of October's Hunter's Full Moon
In a double treat for skywatchers on Thursday, the Orionids peak in the morning, while Uranus will be seen in the evening in the light of a full moon.
When Was the Last Time Japan's Mount Aso Erupted and How Active Is the Volcano?
The Aso Volcano has been erupting sporadically for decades, according to the NASA Earth Observatory website.