SCIENCE
Venus Is Leaking Carbon and Oxygen—and Scientists Don't Know Why
"This is the first time that positively charged carbon ions have been observed escaping from Venus' atmosphere," researcher Lina Hadid said.
Meteorologist Warns of 'Weather Wars' Between Countries
Senior forecaster says cloud seeding could lead to "unintended consequences" when technology is used to alter the weather.
Space 'Sat-Nav' Maps Routes Between Worlds
"Our new technique neatly reveals all possible routes a spacecraft could take from A to B," researcher Danny Owen said.
Atlantic Faces 'Concerning' Increase in Storms This Hurricane Season
This hurricane season's predictions have surpassed long-time and more recent averages, with three to four major hurricanes possible.
'Wildly Different' Shark That Can Live for Centuries at Risk
A mysterious species of shark that lives at depths of up to 6,000 feet is at risk of being overfished.
Paleontologists Discover 'Exceptionally Large' Fossil Snake
This snake's size makes it one of the largest snakes that ever lived, rivaling the size of the enormous Titanoboa.
Racism May Increase Risk of Heart Disease
Exposure to racial discrimination during adolescence increased the risk of metabolic syndrome by 9.5 percent, researchers found.
Low-Calorie Diet Has Unexpected Effect on Aging
The relationship between our diet and how our bodies age might be more complicated than we once thought.
Students May Get Lower Grades Based on Their Surnames
"It didn't occur to us until we looked at the data and realized that sequence makes a difference," researcher Jun Li said.
Images Capture Dramatic Volcanic Eruption at Mount Ruang
Indonesian authorities have issued a tsunami warning, grounded flights, and ordered more than 11,000 people to evacuate.
Ancient Maya Pyramid Holds Royal Bones Burnt In 'Desecration' Ritual
The burning ritual, which likely took place in the 9th century, may be rare archaeological evidence of political regime change.
Mysterious Burnt Seeds Found In Roman Pot May Be Cannabis
The ancient pot was found at a site that preserves evidence of Roman settlement and agricultural activity.
Paleontologists Discover Fossils of What May Be Largest-Ever Marine Reptile
The "gigantic" creature, which lived more than 200 million years ago, may have reached around 82 feet in length, a study reports.
Life's Building Blocks May Have Come From Space
New evidence suggests the organic chemicals and biomolecules that led to life were brought to Earth by extraterrestrial bodies.
Watching This Video May Make You Less Scared of Snakes
A study found that people's attitudes changed towards snakes after watching videos that focused on enhancing empathy towards them.
Alien Life May Not Be the Color We Know It
Research from Cornell University might have brought us one step closer to detecting extraterrestrial life.
Once-In-A-Lifetime 'Devil Comet' To Be Brightest This Weekend
12P/Pons-Brooks will be at its closest point to the sun on April 21, and may even be visible to the naked eye.
Scientists Reveal the Songs Birds Sing in Their Dreams
This is the first time researchers have made a code of the nocturnal melodies birds sing to themselves while they are asleep.
Baltimore Bridge Collapse Aftermath Revealed in Satellite Image
Images taken from space on April 14 by satellites show the destruction three weeks after the bridge collapsed.
Neuroscientists Discover Shapeshifting DNA Controls Memory Formation
The discovery transforms our understanding of how DNA functions as an on and off switch to control learning and memory, the researchers say.
'Truly Unique' Roman Lead Coffin Found to Contain Child's Remains
An expert has described the coffin, thought to be more than 1,600 years old, as a "remarkable" discovery.
Sea Plastics Are Causing Embryos to 'Go Wrong' and Die
When exposed to high concentrations of plastic, none of the marine species' embryos remained viable.