SCIENCE
Archaeologists Discover Ancient Indoor Swimming Pool With Colorful Frescoes
The indoor pool was found at the site of a Roman villa that is thought to date to between the first and fourth centuries.
Testicular Microplastic Discovery Poses Fertility Risk, Scientists Warn
Microplastics were found in 100 percent of the testicular tissue samples tested, with potential risks to reproductive health.
Satellites Reveal 'Surprising' Antarctic Ice Loss, Sea Level Rise
While 2023's extreme lack of sea ice was linked to climate change, research shows it is still extremely rare even under multiple climate scenarios.
Can You Blame Bad Behavior on Your Gut? Science Says Yes
New research challenges the classical view that complex decision making occurs only in our brains.
Scientists Sound Alarm Over Drinking Tap Water When Pregnant
Researchers say their results are "very concerning" given that the majority of U.S. communities have fluoridated water.
Ukraine War Putting Endangered Eagles at Risk
Researchers found that greater spotted eagles use regular stopover sites a lot less on migratory routes during times of conflict.
NASA's Hubble Reveals 'Glittering Cosmic Geode' in New Image
One of the three stars in the image is a special T Tauri star, meaning that it hasn't started nuclear fusion yet.
Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Roman Coins on Small but 'Vital' Island
The "star finds," dating from the 3rd and 4th centuries, were found near a Roman fort on one of the Channel Islands, which are possessions of the British Crown.
Paleontologists Reveal Secret Force Behind Early Evolution
"It's exciting to learn that the very first animals from 580 million years ago had a significant impact on their environment," researcher Emily Mitchell said.
California's Lake Shasta Full Second Year in a Row, Satellite Images Reveal
Most recent images from May show the outer bathtub ring completely gone, after Lake Shasta filled for the second year in a row.
Linguist Reveals the Secret Behind Trending US Baby Names
"It's really interesting to see how prominent the patterns were," Northeastern University linguist Adam Cooper said.
What Scientists Say About the Viral Atlantic Diet
The diet has dominated headlines since the start of 2024, but what actually is it, and is it good for you?
Archaeologists Unearth Ancient Tombs With 'Rare' Bronze Seals
Dozens of funerary objects were found in the tombs, including iron swords, bronze mirrors and glazed pottery.
How COVID Vaccines Stand Up to New FLiRT Variants
Experts have warned of a "summer wave" of COVID infections. Should we be concerned?
Christians Supplied Medieval Pagans With Horses for Sacrifice
Horse sacrifice rituals occurred in Europe's Baltic region from prehistoric times until the late medieval period in some regions.
Lightning Storms Quickening Arctic Sea Ice Loss
Although lightning used to be very rare in the Arctic, the warming climate has made them far more common.
'Astonishing' Lost Prehistoric Landscape Revealed by Undersea Scans
Researchers documented a network of streams, rivers and other geological features on the seabed that once were above the water.
$25,000 Reward for Information on Fatally Poisoned Oregon Eagles and Wolves
The deaths are the latest in a series of poisonings that have killed 19 Oregon wolves since 2015, plus several domestic dogs.
Alien Energy-Collecting Megastructures May Have Been Detected Around Stars
"Starlight harvesting could, in principle, result in different observational signatures that may be detected using existing telescopes," a new paper says.
How Lake Mead's Water Levels Will Fare This Summer
Lake Mead's water levels will decline throughout this summer period, a 24-month "most probable" study shows.
NASA on Brilliant Auroras: 'We'll Be Studying This Event for Years'
"Collecting photos from around the world, we have a huge opportunity to learn more about auroras through citizen science," researcher Elizabeth MacDonald said.
Discovery of New Biological Law May Explain Aging and Evolution
The principle may help in the design of synthetic cells in the future, scientists say.