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Solar storm hits Earth, bringing northern lights to New York

A solar storm hit Earth and brought with it a spectacular light show visible as far south as New York.

'Explosive' photo captures 'otherworldly beauty' of spawning fish during a full moon

A striking photo showing the «otherworldly beauty» of spawning groupers has won the 2021 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.

What is LISS cardio?

What is LISS cardio and how can it help you get fitter? We’ve got the answers.

Arabia was 'cornerstone' in early human migrations out of Africa, study suggests

The largest-ever study of Arab genomes has revealed the most ancient of all modern Middle Eastern populations and is shedding light on how modern humans may have first expanded across the globe.

Infamous 'Lizard King' of Florida nabbed in turtle heist

Federal prosecutors charged a man with illegally harvesting wild turtles to sell commercially, which is illegal in Florida.

Iron Age skis buried under ice reunited after 1,300 years apart

Glacier archaeologists in Norway have found the second of a pair of 1,300-year-old skis dating to the Iron Age.

Scientists capture image of bizarre 'electron ice' for the first time

Wigner crystals have been theorized for more than 80 years, but this is the first time the elusive crystals have been captured in an image.

Perseverance's first major successes on Mars — an update from mission scientists

In the short time since NASA's Perseverance rover landed in Mars' Jezero Crater on Feb. 18, 2021, it's already made history.

Giant stucco-eating snails brought to Florida by a cult finally eradicated from state

Florida plays the unfortunate host to many invasive critters, from lionfish to Burmese pythons, but last week, officials announced that they had successfully eliminated a particularly slimy invader from the state: the formidable giant African land snail.

Did all roads lead to Rome?

So long as you're travelling to Rome.

What is relative humidity? And how does it impact you?

We investigate what relative humidity is, why it matters, and what it means for your home.

Breathing for relaxation: how to do it

Master breathing for relaxation with these expert tips and tricks.

Pluto's atmosphere is starting to disappear

Pluto's atmosphere is going through a strange transformation, scientists are finding.

Oldest evidence of humans using tobacco discovered in Utah

Charred seeds found in the Utah desert represent the earliest-known human use of tobacco, nearly 10,000 years earlier than previously thought, researchers said.

What if the universe had no beginning?

In the beginning, there was … well, maybe there was no beginning. Perhaps our universe has always existed — and a new theory of quantum gravity reveals how that could work.

What happens when a baby takes its first breath?

Fetuses don't breathe oxygen in utero, so how do newly born babies figure it out?

William Shatner's space launch on Blue Origin's New Shepard: When to watch and what to know

Here's everything you need to know about Blue Origin's launch of William Shatner and his crew on the New Shepard spacecraft on Oct. 12, 2021.

5 sci-fi concepts that are possible (in theory)

Some of the most common and unlikely sci-fi tropes could one day be science fact.

Which animals sing?

It's often assumed that birds are the only animals that sing. But these other divas of the animal kingdom prove otherwise.

Remains of Nazi V2, the first supersonic rocket, unearthed in South East England

The remains of a V2 rocket fired by Nazi Germany at London during World War II have been unearthed in a field in the southeast of England, where it crashed and exploded before reaching its target.

Remains of Nazi V2 rocket, the first supersonic weapon, unearthed in South East England

The remains of a V2 rocket fired by Nazi Germany at London during World War II have been unearthed in a field in the southeast of England, where it crashed and exploded before reaching its target.

Why does water squirt out of your eye if you blow your nose really hard?

Here's how some people can squirt liquids or smoke from their eyes.

Is yoga a religion?

Many people take up yoga to boost their flexibility, but is yoga a religion?

Air purifier myths debunked: What you need to know

With these common air purifier myths debunked, you’ll have a better understanding of how they work to remove airborne particles.

Best Dyson air purifier deals

The best Dyson air purifier deals will help you grab a bargain on models that usually boast a notoriously premium price.

Lone beluga whale spotted 1,500 miles from home, and nobody knows why

It's a mystery why a beluga, normally an Arctic and subarctic whale, is swimming near Seattle.

This trilobite was equipped with a 'hyper-eye' never seen before in the animal kingdom

Trilobite with «hyper compound eyes» could see through hundreds of lenses, new X-ray study reveals.

Maryland woman catches rare tropical bacterial disease from her fish tank

The case is unusual because the woman had never traveled outside the U.S.

Greenland sharks: The longest-living vertebrates

Greenland sharks may have a lifespan of hundreds of years in the Arctic and North Atlantic oceans, where much about their lives remains a mystery.

Energy burst from most distant known galaxy might have been a satellite orbiting Earth

The cosmos is the stage for a variety of giant explosions.

Strange solar system object is part-asteroid, part-comet

Scientists have identified a rare solar system object with traits of both an asteroid and a comet.

Michigan boy finds 'dragon's tooth' that belonged to a mastodon

A boy stumbled upon a mastodon molar while on a nature walk in Michigan.

A rare 2,700-year-old luxury toilet found in Jerusalem

Archaeologists recently discovered a 2,700-year-old private toilet inside the remains of an ancient royal estate in Jerusalem.

Mysterious Mexican mangrove forest is 'trapped in time' hundreds of miles from the coast

A new study has revealed that a landlocked mangrove forest in the Yucatán Peninsula migrated there from the coast when sea levels were much higher, around 125,000 years ago.

We might finally know what causes 'COVID toes'

The rashes may emerge due to a runaway immune response.

Striking bull's-eye-shaped clouds form above erupting La Palma volcano

Satellite images released by NASA's Earth Observatory show concentric rings of clouds forming above the erupting volcano on La Palma in the Canary Islands.

NASA spacecraft will crash into an asteroid at 15,000 mph. Will it make a dent?

NASA's DART mission will crash a spaceship into an asteroid at 15,000 mph. The mission launched in November.

Pfizer asks FDA to authorize COVID-19 vaccine for young kids

Pfizer and BioNTech officially submitted a request to the FDA to approve their COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11.

6 yoga myths debunked

Are yoga myths preventing you from taking up the practice? Yoga teacher Eve Boggenpoel separates fact from fiction.
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