TECH & SCIENCE
Today's Great Apes Are Probably Brainier Than Our Pre-Human Ancestors
Traditionally, scientists thought Australopithecus' larger brain size meant it was smarter than modern great apes, but new research suggests that assumption is wrong.
Catacomb From Ancient Egypt's Roman Period Discovered in Vast Burial Ground
The findings were made at Saqqara—a site that once served as the necropolis for the Ancient Egyptian capital of Memphis.
These Types of People are Most Likely to Have Extra-Marital Affairs
The team worked with 513 pairs of men living in Belgium and the Netherlands who shared a common paternal ancestor.
NASA Space Image Reveals Vast Amounts of Smoke from Australia Wildfires
Since September, roughly 2.7 million acres have burned in the southeastern state of New South Wales.
Motorola Razr Returns with Foldable Screen—Specs, Price and Release Date
The Motorola Razr flip phone is back. The handset is blending past and future, trading on the nostalgic and ultra-portable design while incorporating flexible screen technology.
Ancient Egyptians Sacrificed and Mummified Millions of These Sacred Birds
The Egyptians mummified all manner of animals, including cats, dogs, falcons, monkeys, snakes, crocodiles, cows, and many others.
Blacktip Shark Bites Surfer's Foot Off Florida Beach
A surfer had to be taken to hospital after a blacktip shark bit his right foot on Cocoa Beach Tuesday afternoon. He tells reporters he will be surfing again ASAP.
Insects Facing 'Unnoticed Apocalypse' Due to Routine Use of Pesticides
The report includes dozens of studies from across the world and highlights the widespread decline of insect populations.
'Tomb' of Nuclear Waste Could Crack Open Due to Climate Change
An investigation by The Los Angeles Times and Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism found the dome is barely holding it together as it is. Rising sea levels could tip it over the edge.
Supermassive Black Hole Ejected a Star That Will 'Leave the Galaxy' Forever
Researchers say that the object is moving around ten times faster than most stars in the galaxy.
Disney Plus on Verizon: How Verizon Customers Can Get Free Disney Plus
Disney+ has made a deal to give some Verizon customers a year of the streaming service for free. Here's how you can take advantage of the offer.
Disney Plus Screens: How Many Devices Can You Use Disney+ On?
Disney+ launched across the U.S. and Canada on Tuesday, and families are starting to explore its catalogue. Here's how many screens and devices you can watch the streaming service on at once.
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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.
Scientists Narrow Down Number of Exoplanets Which Could Host Alien Life
"'Are we alone?' is one of the biggest unanswered questions," said study first author Howard Chen.
Disney Plus Launch Plagued by Connection Issues and Users Aren't Happy
Frustrated Disney fans were greeted with a message that they were "Unable to connect to Disney+" on Tuesday morning.
Disney Plus Release Calendar: All the Movies and TV Shows Coming Soon
Disney+ has launched with over 500 movies and series. However, there is plenty more coming to the service from Disney, Marvel, "Star Wars" and more.
Fireball Streaks Across Night Sky Above St. Louis As Meteor Shower Peaks
The incident was captured on several webcams and home security cameras.
SpaceX Launches 60 Satellites Into Space for Starlink Internet Project
The aim of Starlink is to provide global internet coverage from space with very short lag times.
Video Shows Orca Pod Chasing a Great White Shark in the Atlantic
Orcas were dubbed killer whales after ancient sightings of them ganging up against other (frequently larger) whale species. More recently, they have also been known to attack and kill great white sharks.
Elusive Deer-Like Species Which Had Been Lost to Science 'Rediscovered'
The last documented individual was killed by a hunter in 1990.
New Estimate for Expansion Rate of the Universe Calculated Using Gamma Rays
There is significant debate among astronomers on just how fast the universe is expanding,
Watch Rare Transit of Mercury Live as Planet Passes in Front of the Sun
This celestial event only takes place around 13 times a century.
Ancient Inca City Located 13,000 Feet High in Peruvian Andes Revealed
The settlement lies at an altitude around 5,000 feet higher than the famous Inca site of Machu Picchu.