SCIENCE
This Animal Was First to Emit Light—540 Million Years Ago
Animals went bioluminescent 273 million years earlier than scientists previously thought and in a completely different species.
Texas' Ocelot Wild Cats More Widespread Than Scientists Thought
"This is the first time there's been confirmed evidence of an ocelot outside its range," expert Tom deMaar said.
Bats Are Going Through a Rare Evolutionary Phenomenon
"We may think of evolution as very slow process, but it can happen rapidly," researcher Tyrone Lavery said.
Eye Change Reveals if Someone's Focused, Scientists Say
Researchers at the University of Texas at Arlington found that our pupils dilate when we're concentrating.
Aspirin Helps the Immune System Fight Cancer
The findings may offer a complementary mechanism for preventing the development and progression of various cancers.
Extracting Pure Gold From Electrical Trash Just Got Easier
Using fibers, researchers can extract nearly 100 percent of gold from electronic waste, much more than previous methods.
UAE Floods Shown in Incredible Before-and-After Satellite Photos
Images show parts of the United Arab Emirates completely dry on April 3 and then covered in water after storms hit on April 19.
Gut Microbiome Linked to Alzheimer's Disease, Scientists Say
The findings could lead to the development of new therapeutic interventions or drugs to prevent Alzheimer's disease.
Roman Emperor's Death Site May Have Finally Been Discovered
Augustus was the founder of the Roman Empire, which he ruled from 27 B.C. until his death in A.D. 14 at the age of 75.
Neuroscientists Reveal Link Between Your Brain and What You Eat
Research reveals a connection between BMI and the brain states necessary to achieve a goal, such as eating healthy foods.
Centuries-Old Human Remains Found That Reveal Violent Past of Border Region
The bones show evidence of multiple traumatic injuries—and some even appear to have been gnawed by wolves or dogs.
NASA Discovers Glassy Lava Lake on Jupiter's Moon
NASA's Juno mission has gathered data from Jupiter's third-largest moon Io, revealing details of a lake of lava on its surface.
Remarkably Well-Preserved Ancient Glass Vessels Discovered in Roman Burials
The glassware was unearthed in a city that was once a significant regional capital during the Roman period.
Iceland Volcano Eruption: Scientists Issue Urgent Lava Warning
The Icelandic Meteorological Office has warned that increased pressure and ground lift has been noted beneath Svartsengi on the Reykjanes Peninsula.
'Shocking': NASA and Russian Satellite Crash Closer Than Scientists Thought
"Had the two satellites collided, we would have seen significant debris generation," NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy said.
Earth Day Success Story: Wildlife Crossings Keep Animals and People Safe
Research shows crossings can reduce wildlife collisions by up to 90 percent, making highways safer for us and helping animals move to adapt to climate change.
Massive Mystery Explosion Detected Near Galaxy's Heart
"We suspected something very interesting was happening, but the data exceeded all our expectations," astrophysicist Barbara Catinella said.
Pink Moon Visible During Lyrid Meteor Shower: When, What Exactly Is It?
This month's full moon is also called the Breaking Ice Moon, Budding Moon, Awakening Moon and Egg Moon.
Deep-Sea Discovery Hastens US Coast Submergence Under Water: Scientists
A key ocean current system is weakening, a study has found, causing a warming of deeper waters in the Antarctic.
Health Benefits of an Occasional Drink Overblown
Red wine has previously been linked to decreased risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, dementia and depression—however this may have been debunked.
'Incredible' Clip Shows Scientist and Octopus 'Communicating' in the Wild
The footage comes from an upcoming National Geographic documentary series produced by James Cameron.
Oxford Physicist Wants Your Help On 'Really Exciting' Interstellar Visitors
"We've got a neighborhood that we live in, our neighbors occasionally come and visit," Professor Chris Lintott told Newsweek of objects floating in our galaxy.