TECH & SCIENCE
Planet Nine Might Not Exist After All
We have found objects in the Kuiper Belt that do not fit with the idea of a huge, mystery planet at the edge of the solar system.
Cosmic Crash Between Milky Way and Sagittarius Linked to Solar System Birth
"It seems that an important part of the Milky Way's stellar mass was formed due to the interactions with Sagittarius and wouldn't exist otherwise," scientist Carme Gallart said.
Arctic Circle Temperatures Soar as Siberia Hit by Extreme Heatwave
Areas of Siberia have seen temperatures hit the early to mid-thirties during an exceptional May heatwave.
What You Need to Know About Wednesday's Historic SpaceX Launch
Weather dependent, liftoff of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon spacecraft is scheduled for May 27 at 4:33 p.m. EDT.
U.S. Will Develop Coronavirus Vaccine Research First: White House
National Security Advisor Robert O'Brien said China is likely using espionage to try and steal U.S. coronavirus vaccine research, but he declared American scientists would develop it first.
'Exceedingly Rare' White Grizzly Bear Caught on Camera
A white grizzly was spotted in Canadaian mountains with its sibling. Experts suspect the unusual coloring is the result of a recessive gene.
U.S. Huawei Restrictions Could 'Shoot American Companies in the Foot'
"Foreign chipset companies will be able to shore up research and development in the next generation semiconductor technologies and leap ahead of their American industry peers," one expert warned.
Supercomputer Simulates Neanderthal Extinction, Finds Humans Were to Blame
It is not a coincidence that Neanderthals vanished just at the time, when Homo sapiens started to spread into Europe" said research lead Axel Timmermann, director of IBS Center for Climate Physics.
Part of Earth's Magnetic Field Getting Weaker, Scientists Say
The weakening of the magnetic field is being observed by the European Space Agency's Swarm satellite constellation.
What Causes Mysterious Radio Bursts From Deep Space?
A newly discovered fast radio burst from within our galaxy confirms an exotic form of neutron star as one possible source of the highly energetic transmissions.
Florida Woman Finds Megalodon Tooth While Out Walking Her Dog
A 3-inch tooth was found on a dirt path in Eglin Reservation, northwest Florida. Paleontologists suspect it came from a quarry.
Snapchat Down As App Suffers Global Problems, Users Can't See Pictures
"My Snapchat's aren't coming through and it comes up at the top with a grey error when I refresh," one frustrated user wrote to a verified support account on Twitter today.
As U.S. and China Clash Over 5G, This Swedish Company Could Be the Winner
"Ericsson has carefully put itself into an advantageous position across vastly different political environments," one technology industry analyst told Newsweek.
4,000-year-old Skeleton in Crouching Position Leaves Archaeologists Puzzled
There are no artefacts buried alongside the skeleton that could offer arcaheologists clues to the woman's life or death.
These Spiny Lobsters Make Sounds That May Be Detectable Nearly 2 Miles Away
Crustaceans emit a wide array of sounds underwater, like many other marine animals.
Why Did the Space Shuttle Program End?
Next week, NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken will conduct the first manned orbital spaceflight launched from American soil since the end of the shuttle program.
Who Are the NASA Astronauts Flying to ISS on Historic SpaceX Mission?
The Crew Dragon Demo-2 mission will mark the first time that American astronauts have launched from U.S. soil into orbit since the end of the Space Shuttle Program in 2011.
Huawei GT 2e Smartwatch Review—Health Tracker that Won't Run Out of Juice
It is laser-focused on health tracking and stands out from the crowd thanks to a two-week battery life. But does the new watch do enough to justify its existence in the increasingly busy wearable market?
'Green Snow' May Blanket Antarctic Coast As Global Temperatures Increase
Scientists have mapped changes to the algae that forms on the surface of snow during the frozen continent's summer months.
Microplastics in the Ocean May Be Vastly Underestimated, Study Says
Microplastics are ubiquitous in the marine environment. However, accurately classifying and quantifying them in the oceans has proven challenging for researchers.
Penguins Feces Emits so Much N2O Scientists Studying Them Went 'Cuckoo'
Scientists from Denmark were studying a king penguin colony to assess its impact on greenhouse gas emissions.
Megaraptor That Lived Just Before Dinosaurs Went Extinct Discovered
The dinosaur is one of the largest and youngest megaraptors on the fossil record, say paleontologists.