Giant voids of nothingness may be flinging the universe apart By Paul Sutter published 12 August 22 Dark energy could be caused by pressure from giant voids of nothingness that may be flinging the universe apart.
Not just tiny arms: T. rex also had super small eyes to accommodate its big bite By Nicoletta Lanese published 11 August 22 T. rex may have evolved thin eye sockets to help handle its bite force.
Last supermoon of the year — the 'Sturgeon moon' rises tonight (Aug. 11) By Brandon Specktor published 11 August 22 The Sturgeon Moon, the fourth and final supermoon of 2022, rises on Aug. 11th.
'Gigantic jet' that shot into space may be the most powerful lightning bolt ever detected By Brandon Specktor published 11 August 22 Scientists detected the most powerful gigantic jet lightning bolt — a lightning bolt that shoots up out of a cloud into the ionosphere — ever.
Mysterious mineral on Mars was spat out by an explosive eruption 3 billion years ago By Harry Baker published 11 August 22 Scientists have finally identified the origin of a puzzling volcanic mineral on Mars that was found at the bottom of an ancient lake by the Curiosity rover.
Rubber balls used in famous Maya game contained ashes of cremated rulers, archaeologists claim By Owen Jarus published 11 August 22 An archaeologist claims that Maya rulers' cremated remains were used to make rubber balls for use in Mesoamerican ballgames.
Massive expanse of towering hydrothermal vents discovered deep in the Pacific By Nicoletta Lanese published 11 August 22 Scientists found a huge field of hydrothermal vents on the East Pacific Rise.
Bright-green fireballs spotted over New Zealand. Here's what's probably happening. By Jamie Carter published 11 August 22 A combination of more awareness and chemistry is causing sightings of greenish 'shooting stars' to skyrocket.
The 6th mass extinction hasn’t begun yet, study claims, but Earth is barreling toward it By Martin McGuigan published 11 August 22 Earth has experienced five mass extinction events over its 4.5 billion-year history. A sixth mass extinction is underway as a result of human-driven climate change.
Newly-discovered Langya virus infected 35 people in China By Ben Turner published 10 August 22 A newly-identified virus has sickened people in China after spilling over from animals.
Rare 400-year-old ship found in German river is a stunningly preserved 'time capsule' By Tom Metcalfe published 10 August 22 The ship didn't capsize, but "sank almost standing."
Most of Florida's newly-hatched sea turtles are female. Why? By Patrick Pester published 10 August 22 Almost all sea turtle hatchlings are emerging from their eggs as females on some Florida beaches. What's going on?
37,000-year-old mammoth butchering site may be oldest evidence of humans in North America By Harry Baker published 10 August 22 But some experts are skeptical about the new findings.
A 'potentially hazardous' blue-whale-size asteroid will zip through Earth's orbit on Friday By Ben Turner published 10 August 22 The asteroid is being tracked by NASA and isn’t a danger to Earth.
Scientists uncover ancient source of oxygen that could have fueled life on early Earth By Nicoletta Lanese published 10 August 22 Chemical reactions in early Earth's crust may have provided oxygen to ancient microbes.
Twin 'grumpy mouth' reliefs of Olmec contortionists discovered in Mexico By Jennifer Nalewicki published 10 August 22 Researchers have found two reliefs in Mexico that are tied to the ancient Olmec civilization.
Creepy deep-sea 'vanilla Vader' woodlouse is 25 times bigger than a land louse By Patrick Pester published 10 August 22 Scientists have identified a woodlouse relative — a 10-inch-long, creamy yellow critter called Bathynomus yucatanensis from deep in the Gulf of Mexico.
'STEVE' descends on North America after surprise solar storm By Brandon Specktor published 9 August 22 A surprise solar storm bashed Earth on Aug. 7 and 8, triggering an appearance of the mysterious glowing phenomenon called STEVE.
Astronomers plan to fish an interstellar meteorite out of the ocean using a massive magnet By Jamie Carter published 9 August 22 The interstellar asteroid crashed into the Pacific Ocean in 2014 and its recovery would be a world-changing scientific discovery, scientists say.
How to watch the Perseids peak (despite the full moon) By Brandon Specktor published 9 August 22 The annual Perseid meteor shower peaks this year on Aug. 11 and 12. Here’s how to watch it, and where it comes from.
