TECH & SCIENCE
Brazilian Government Claim Over Summer Amazon Fires Disproved by Study
According to the scientists, there are three main types of fire in the Amazon—all of which are caused my human activities.
Over 140 New Nazca Lines—Including Strange Humanoids—Discovered in Peru
Researchers have used AI to locate and identify 142 new geoglyphs in Nazca, Peru.
NASA Discovers Never Before Seen 'Dance of Avoidance' of Neptune's Moons
Two of Neptune's inner moons are locked together in a type of orbit that has not been seen before. This allows them to cross paths without coming into contact, researchers say.
Prehistoric 91-million-year-old Shark Was Size of a Great White
In theory, the ancient shark could have grown up to a staggering 22 feet in length, according to researchers.
Climate Change Contributed to Fall of Powerful Ancient Empire: Study
The final decades of the Assyrian Empire (912-609 BCE) were marked by political instability and conflict, but new research suggests droughts and bad harvests played a part in the empire's decline.
U.S. Trust in Scientists Remains Stable—Despite Growth in Conspiracies
Levels of high confidence in scientists continues to hover around 40 percent despite concerns that the Trump Administration would attempt to undermine and discredit scientific information.
Leonid Meteor Shower 2019 to Peak This Weekend: Everything You Need to Know
Meteors, commonly known as "shooting stars," are the streaks of light we see when small pieces of debris from asteroids or comets enter the Earth's atmosphere and burn up at extremely high speeds.
North Korea 2017 Nuclear Explosion Equivalent of 17 Hiroshima Bombs: Study
Scientists have used satellite data to determine the size of the bomb North Korea detonated in 2017. Results suggest it could have been twice as powerful as U.S. intelligence predicted at the time.
Apple Outlaws All Vaping-Related Software from Mobile App Store
"We've updated our guidelines to reflect that apps encouraging or facilitating the use of these products are not permitted. As of today, these are no longer available to download," Apple said.
Venice Could Be Permanently Submerged by the End of the Next Century
The city's mayor Luigi Brugnaro has blamed recent severe flooding in the historic city on climate change.
Vast 'Peacock-Shaped' Cosmic Clouds Spotted by Astronomers in Nearby Galaxy
The latest findings could have important implications for our understanding of how massive stars form.
A 533-pound Great White Shark Was Tracked Swimming Inland on East Coast
The shark is named after the famed Italian explorer John Cabot.
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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.
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.