SCIENCE
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.
Listen to the Songs Birds Sing While Dreaming
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.
How to Watch Lyrids Meteor Shower Light Up the Night Sky This Weekend
"The best time to see these is after midnight on a moonless night, with as little light pollution as possible," said astronomer Don Pollacco.
Yellowstone Lake Ice Cover Unchanged—but 'Tipping Point' Is Coming
Many U.S. lakes are suffering record low ice cover, but Yellowstone has proved resilient to climate change, say scientists.
'Bizarre' Finding Changes the Way We Think About Human Evolution
"This is almost unparalleled in evolutionary science," the researchers said.
Foodborne Bacteria Have 'Vampiric' Lust for Blood
The discovery provides useful insights for the development of future treatments against blood infections and sepsis.
The West Has a New Way To Save Water
Building solar panels over canals in California could spread to other areas if it effectively saves water, professor tells Newsweek
Senior Dog Owners Making Healthcare Mistake
Dental problems, slowing down on walks, and stiffness can be attributed to a pet growing older, but more serious issues may be the cause.
Water Bears' 'Incredible Response' to Radiation Surprises Scientists
"The tardigrades are doing something we hadn't expected," tardigrade researcher Bob Goldstein said.
US Winter River Hazards Revealed by Satellite
Open water zones can be highly dangerous, but new technology will mean researchers can create hazard maps of their whereabouts.
Warning as Microplastics Escape Gut to 'Infiltrate' Brain
In a study, microplastics appeared to have altered the metabolism of the affected tissues after just four weeks.
Scientists Reveal Hidden Benefit of Blinking
The findings are evidence that blinking isn't simply a mechanism to keep our eyes moist and healthy, Rochester University researchers found.