TECH & SCIENCE
Siamraptor suwati: 'Tantalizingly Rare' Fossils Reveal New Dino Species
The discovery is based on remains found in the Khok Kruat geologic formation in Khorat, in central Thailand.
Calculator Tells You What Will Happen If Earth Is Sucked Into a Black Hole
Black holes are dead stars that, after exploding as supernovae, have so much mass that nothing can hold them together, causing them to collapse into a singularity.
The Air Above Antarctica Just Got Very Hot Very Fast, Breaking All Records
Rare atmospheric phenomena called sudden stratospheric warming started at the end of August.
Bizarre 'Mold Pigs' Trapped in Ancient Amber Are Entirely New Animal Family
The creatures are invisible to the naked eye, measuring around 100 micrometers long—about as thick as a human hair.
Small Town Bans 5G Due to Health Concerns—But Is 5G Dangerous?
A small town in England has temporarily banned 5G, after residents expressed health concerns about the technology. Experts seem less convinced that the wireless network poses a threat.
The 4 Best New Features of MacOS Catalina and How to Use Them
With this update, Apple brings a major emphasis on entertainment with new apps and begins to blur the line between devices by introducing Sidecar.
Pacific Warty Octopuses Get Wartier the Deeper They Live
These creatures are found at depths between 3,600 to 9,000 feet and they vary so much in appearance researchers thought they may be separate species.
Lab-grown Meat Produced in Space for First Time Aboard ISS
To create the cultivated beef steaks, an Israeli start-up devised a method which mimics the natural process of tissue regeneration inside a cow's body.
Last of the Woolly Mammoths Died in 'Catastrophic' Event on Wrangel Island
Scientists say the species survived in isolation for 7,000 years before going extinct.
Rare Ancient Tomb of Rich Minoan Woman Discovered at Complex in Crete
The Minoan Civilization, which flourished on the Greek island of Crete in ancient times, is considered by many to be the birthplace of "high culture" in Europe.
Meteor Showers October: Draconids and Southern Taurids to Peak This Week
Meteor showers occur when the Earth passes through streams of cosmic debris.
Sea 'Boiling' with Methane in Siberia is Unlike Anything Seen Before
The researchers were able to scoop the bubbling water out of the sea with buckets.
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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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Make Distracted Driving a Thing of the Past
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10 Amazing Inventions That Hit Their Crowdfunding Goals
Less than half of crowdfunded projects meet their goals, but these speakers, sleep trackers, puzzles and more killed it on Kickstarter and Indiegogo.
Orange Full Hunter's Moon to Appear in Night Sky This October
Full moon's may appear larger and more orange near the horizon due to the so-called "moon illusion."
Does Legalizing Pot Increase Crime Rates?
Researchers came to this conclusion after comparing monthly crime rates in Colorado and Washington to those of 21 states that haven't legalized pot for medical or recreational use.
Activist Wants Federal Ban of Facial Recognition Technology in Russia
A Russian women's rights activist wants a federal ban of facial recognition technology in Moscow following political protests in the city.
U.S. Research Into Child Gun Deaths Amounts to Just $600 Per Kid Killed
The findings follow research showing more children were shot dead in 2017 than active duty military and on-duty police officers.
Man Gets First-degree Burns From High-vis Jacket
The patient complained to staff of a painful red rash that ran across the middle of his back, which he said he first noticed while undressing following a day's work.
China Wanted to Send Tortoises to the Far Side of the Moon
Chang'e-4 scientist says they had to drop the idea because they could not provide the oxygen required to keep them alive.
Huge Flying 'Dragon' From 96 Million Years Ago Found Locked in Ironstone
The pterosaur fossil is most closely associated with species from the other side of the world, suggesting these creatures could circumnavigate the globe.
The Center of the Milky Way Exploded 3.5 Million Years Ago
Researchers estimate that the explosion lasted for approximately 300,000 years.
'Flash Drought' Has Spread to 14 States Across Southern U.S.
Scientists say that climate change is disrupting the environmental systems which are responsible for precipitation, leading to more droughts, flash droughts and heavy rainfall in the country.
Major Google Android Bug Lets Hackers Gain Full Control Over Smartphones
"The bug is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that allows for a full compromise of a vulnerable device," warned Project Zero researcher Maddie Stone.