California Scientists Discover New Species of ‘Mystery Mollusks’ in Ocean’s...
California scientists have identified a new species dwelling in the ocean they have classified as a “sea slug.” Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) science adviser Bruce Robison said in a...
View Article5 Takeaways From Congressional UFO Hearing
A bipartisan group of lawmakers hosted a congressional hearing on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), formerly referred to as UFOs, on Nov. 13. Witnesses testified on the threat to national...
View ArticleAmericans’ Skepticism Toward Scientists Lingers Post-Pandemic: Survey
Americans remain cautious about scientists’ involvement in public policymaking, according to a new survey, which shows that overall trust in scientists has ticked up slightly this year, but it still...
View ArticleLeonid Meteor Shower Peaks as Supermoon Wanes
WASHINGTON—It’s a treat to see a supermoon. But that bright glowing orb will still be almost full when the Leonid meteor shower peaks this weekend, likely obscuring all but the brightest meteors in...
View ArticleRare Roman Gladiator Knife From Hadrian’s Wall Goes on Display
LONDON—A 2,000-year-old Roman knife handle shaped like a gladiator that was discovered in northern England will go on public display for the first time, the charity English Heritage said on Friday. Two...
View ArticleEditor-in-Chief of America’s Oldest Magazine Resigns After Denigrating Trump...
The editor-in-chief of Scientific American, which was founded in 1845, has stepped down after calling people who voted for President-elect Donald Trump fascists. Laura Helmuth announced on Nov. 14 on...
View ArticleHundreds of New UFO Sightings Reported to Pentagon
There were 757 reports of unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) accounted for between May 2023 and June 2024, according to an unclassified Department of Defense (DoD) report released Thursday....
View ArticleWildlife Preservation Officials Release Endangered Black-Footed Ferrets Onto...
Colorado wildlife officials continue an effort to reintroduce “one of the most endangered mammals in North America” into the wild prairie landscape. On Nov. 14, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)...
View ArticleSpaceX Calls Off Catch Attempt of Starship Rocket Booster in New Test Flight
SpaceX’s latest Starship rocket launched successfully from Boca Chica, Texas, on Nov. 19, but the aerospace company was unable to return the craft’s booster to the launchpad after doing so for the...
View ArticleItaly Recovers Etruscan Artifacts Worth $8.5 Million Bound for Black Market
ROME—Italian authorities announced Tuesday the seizure of an illegal excavation of an Etruscan burial site in the central Umbria region and are investigating two people for suspected theft of urns,...
View ArticleDark Energy Pushing Our Universe Apart May Not Be What It Seems, Scientists Say
NEW YORK—Distant, ancient galaxies are giving scientists more hints that a mysterious force called dark energy may not be what they thought. Astronomers know that the universe is being pushed apart at...
View ArticlePentagon UFO Office Director Describes Unexplained Sightings
Jon T. Kosloski, the new director of the Pentagon’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO), which studies unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP)—formerly known as UFOs—testified to the U.S. Senate...
View ArticleNatural, Scientifically Supported Dandruff Treatments
Have you ever been embarrassed by dandruff flakes on your shoulders? Or worried that others might see you shaking them off? Over-the-counter products can offer quick relief but can also cause...
View ArticlePhysio-Led Programs Could Save Billions in Knee Treatment Costs
Nine out of 10 Australians with knee osteoarthritis could avoid surgery through targeted exercise programs, potentially saving taxpayers billions of dollars as knee replacement costs spiral toward...
View ArticleFlorida Sugar Companies Make Appeal for Water Protections Over Everglades...
A fight for water in South Florida moved to the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Nov. 20, as three major sugar companies continue to oppose aspects of the state’s Everglades restoration. Those...
View ArticleOregon Cities Move to Ban Psychedelic Mushroom Compound 4 Years After...
After Oregon became the first state in the country to legalize the therapeutic use of psilocybin, the active compound inside the most popular form of psychedelic mushrooms, voters in an increasing...
View ArticleGeminid Meteor Shower to Grace the Night Sky Mid-December—Here’s What to Know
One night in 1983, two astronomers using the world’s first space telescope spotted a strange hunk of space rock that looked like a star. It was almost five kilometres wide and calculated to be a...
View ArticleA Creative Spin on Holiday Recipes That Can Also Improve Digestion
Filling your Thanksgiving menu with fermented foods unlocks delicious flavor combinations and unleashes feel-good flora in your gut. Such a strategy may be especially helpful for those concerned that...
View ArticleArchaeologists Discover 4,000-Year-Old Canals Used to Fish by Predecessors of...
WASHINGTON—Long before the ancient Maya built temples, their predecessors were already altering the landscape of Central America’s Yucatan peninsula. Using drones and Google Earth imagery,...
View Article5 Common Blood Pressure Mistakes—Where to Get the Most Accurate Reading
Think your blood pressure reading is accurate? Think again. Small, common mistakes during a routine check may lead to inaccurate readings and misdiagnosis. Blood pressure readings are a cornerstone of...
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