SCIENCE
Scientists Reveal If Your Body Shape Puts You at Risk of Colorectal Cancer
Our body shape is determined by a combination of genetic and lifestyle factors and some types put you more at risk of developing cancer than others.
Scientists Puzzled by 'Rule of Four' Pattern Found in Most Materials
A strange pattern has been discovered underlying the structures of most materials at the molecular level.
'Truly Significant' Paleolithic Artifacts Discovered During Highway Works
The Stone Age objects, which are made of flint, could potentially be about 10,000-14,000 years old, according to archaeologists.
Blackouts Are Caused by How You Drink Alcohol—Not Just How Much
The amount of alcohol consumed is not the only factor that causes these blackouts, scientists have found in a new study.
Sharks Seen 'Adapting' to Different Environments for First Time
"Sharks are adapting their movements and routines to suit their local environment, rather than behaving the same way everywhere," researcher Oliver Jewell said.
Past 'That Seemed Lost Forever' Revealed As 200-Year-Old Photos Revived
Researchers have developed a technique that can retrieve images hidden in degraded daguerreotypes—an early form of photography.
Ferret Once Thought Extinct Has Been Cloned
Noreen and Antonia are clones of a ferret who was captured in the 1980s after the feared-extinct species was rediscovered.
Toxic Chemicals in Everyday Products 'Enter the Human Body' via Touch
Toxic PBDE chemicals were found to be absorbed into the skin from microplastics rapidly, with sweaty skin absorbing more than dry skin.
Sports Bras Have Unexpected Negative Effect on Workouts
Roughly 80 percent of women could be impacting their performance by wearing a too-tight sports bra, scientists say.
Baby Great White Sharks Are Menacing California Beaches
Scientists solved a long-standing mystery relating to great white sharks and where the young spend their time.
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 Held 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.