TECH & SCIENCE
One of Darwin's Evolutionary Theories Has Been Proved By Scientists
More than a century ago, Darwin reasoned genera with more species would contain more variation within those species.
'Wonderchicken' From 66 Million Years Ago Is 'Oldest Known Modern Bird'
The extinct animal may reveal how modern birds survived the asteroid that wiped out large dinosaurs.
Our Hands Originated in Earth's Oceans at Least 380 Million Years Ago
"[The discovery] shows that some of the big steps in evolution we thought were restricted to land animals actually first took place in fishes," said researcher John Long.
Study: Most of World's Permafrost Could Be Preserved Until 2100 By Horses
First model experiments suggest that by increasing the number of large herbivores in the Arctic, we could slow down permafrost thawing.
Buzz Aldrin Talks COVID-19 Quarantine As NASA Sends Almost All Staff Home
Aldrin was one of the first two humans to walk on the lunar surface.
The Safest Place to Hide From the Coronavirus: Space?
Before launching astronauts to the International Space Station, great care is already taken to prevent the crew from bringing potentially dangerous viruses and pathogens onboard with them.
Mobile App Could Help Stop Coronavirus Without Resorting to Surveillance
A team of University of Oxford-linked scientists have suggested a centralized smartphone app could feasibly be designed to alert people who had been in close proximity to a person who tested positive.
LEGO Bricks May Survive in the Oceans for 1,300 Years
Researchers compared LEGO bricks that have washed up to pristine sets from the 1970s and 1980s to calculate their lifespan.
Chinese Noblewoman Buried With Donkeys for Playing Polo in the Afterlife
Donkey polo was a popular game in ancient China among some sections of society.
Emergency Coronavirus Measures Could Last Over 18 Months, Kill 1.2 Million
Report says epidemic suppression is the "only viable strategy" to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Even Regional Nuclear War Would Cause Unprecedented Global Food Crisis
"More people could die outside the conflict areas due to famine than due to the direct effects of the war," researcher Jonas Jägermeyr said
Nintendo Network Down: Switch Consoles Unable to Connect to Online Services
A statement shared to Nintendo's Twitter account did not contain an explanation, but said: "Network services such as Nintendo Switch have failed. Sorry, please wait for a while until recovery."
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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.
Mystery Bone Circles Made From Mammoth Skulls Date Back 20,000 Years
The circle, named Kostenki 11, was about 40 feet in diameter with no obvious entrance.
Ancient Petroglyph of Creature That Is Half Man Half Mantis Discovered
The rock art was found in the central Markazi Province and appears to depict a praying mantis and a squatting man.
Coronavirus Sparks Rise in Cybercrime From Foreign Agents
From hacks to COVID-19 spear-phishing campaigns, there's no doubt the pandemic is aiding a surge in cybercrime.
This Is How Long Coronavirus Can Survive on Surfaces and in the Air
The COVID-19 virus appears to survive longest on plastic (polypropylene) and stainless steel.
Entire Dead Sea Scroll Fragment Collection at U.S. Museum is Fake: Experts
Considered to be among the most significant archaeological finds of all time, the Dead Sea Scrolls contain some of the earliest versions of biblical texts.
Dwarf Sperm Whale Ejects Ink Like a Squid As It Flees Aggressive Seal
Dwarf sperm whales can release ink like cephalopods to disorientate predators and other threats. Footage captured near Cape Town, South Africa, shows one whale use the tactic to evade a cape fur seal.
More Than 3.14 Pi Day Memes, Jokes, Puns That Are Funnier Than Math Class
Pi Day is almost upon us and you'll need more than a pie tin to celebrate properly. Few holidays inspire this many math-based memes and jokes, so get 'em while they're hot... I mean, get 'em while they're the ratio of a circle's circumference and diameter.
Researchers Discover 3,400-year-old Ballcourt in Mexican Highlands
Ballgames played an important role in the civilizations of ancient Central America.
Earth Experienced Its Second-hottest February on Record This Year
This past winter in the Northern Hemisphere—December to February—was tied for the second-warmest ever.
White Sharks Seen Attacking and Killing Live Humpback Whale for First Time
Scientists describe the first observation of a white shark attacking and killing a humpback whale, following a sighting in Mossel Bay, South Africa.