SCIENCE
'Giant Impact' May Have Set Off Plate Tectonics
The movement of tectonic plates may have been kick-started by a huge object slamming into Earth around 4.5 billion years ago.
Elephants Use Feces to Say Hello
Elephant urine and feces contain important chemical information "like the identity of the individual," a researcher told Newsweek.
Adding Salt to Your Food May Significantly Increase Stomach Cancer Risk
"We want to raise awareness of the negative effects of extremely high salt consumption," researcher Tilman Kühn said.
Texas Lake Overfull After Heavy Rainfall, Forcing Dam Release
At the beginning of May, Lake Waco's water levels were below 465 feet; however, they have now shot up to 482 feet, causing flooding.
Sun Fires 'Solar Storm Train' at Earth—Three Direct Hits for Weekend
Five coronal mass ejections have been released from the sun in a short period of time, three of which are due to hit the Earth and cause geomagnetic storms.
'Large-Scale' Changes in Ocean Circulation May End Coral Reefs
Scientists discovered that 2023 marked the worst year for coral bleaching in the Northern Hemisphere, with major reefs suffering.
Roman Cupid Figurine Among Over 10,000 Artifacts Unearthed by Highway Dig
Objects uncovered during the recent excavations date from various time periods spanning more than 12,000 years of history.
99% of US Car Interiors Release Suspected Cancer-Causing Agents: Study
"Commuting to work shouldn't come with a cancer risk, and children shouldn't breathe in chemicals that can harm their brains on their way to school," the researchers say.
Scientists Reveal Ultra-Processed Foods Most Likely to Shorten Your Life
New research shows that some processed foods are much worse than others when it comes to all-cause mortality.
Archaeologists Discover 'Rare,' Well-Preserved Bronze Age Wooden Structure
Wood usually decays relatively quickly, but in some cases it can be preserved for long periods, like this wooden well.
Historian May Have Cracked 2,700-Year-Old Temple Symbols Mystery
The meaning of the symbols, which were found in several locations in an ancient city, has baffled experts for about a century.
Bad Sleep as a Kid May Increase Psychosis Risk
Researchers suggest increased risk of developing psychosis in early adulthood may be linked to inflammation caused by a weakened immune system.
Texas Panhandle Wildfires Costliest on Record
The costs take into account the loss of 12,000 cattle across farmlands and ranches, as well as infrastructure repair across the area.
Scientists Reveal New Facts About the Death of Beethoven
Harvard Medical School researchers say the long-standing theory that the German composer died of lead poisoning is not true.
One of 'World's Worst' Weeds Invading US Northeast
The toxic weed can prevent sunlight from entering the water and lead to decreased oxygen levels, killing fish and other species.
Snakes Fake Dying Using 'Dripping Mouthfuls' of Blood
Dice snakes were seen to lie still and fake their own deaths, while also smearing themselves in feces and musk, and bleeding from the mouth.
FLiRT COVID Variants: What Are the Symptoms?
The new variants' rapid spread has led to a warning about a potential "summer wave" of infections.
Texas Earthquakes Activity on the Move—'The Fault Zone Has Been Activated'
Fault lines across a major oil field, the Midland Basin, are stressed because of wastewater injections, leading to more quakes.
Astronomers Spot Ghostly Hand Reaching for the Stars
The strange object, named CG 4, is a cometary globule about 1,300 light-years away from Earth in the Gum Nebula.
Wonder Material 'More Remarkable' Than Graphene Has Medical Potential
Borophene is already thinner and more conductive than graphene, and scientists have altered it to make it even more special.
Radio Blackouts As 'Hyperactive' Sun Fires off Fourth X-Flare
Sunspot AR3663 released an X4.5-class solar flare on May 6, after a series of three other X-clas solar flares in the days prior.
NASA Video Shows What Would Happen if You Fell Into a Black Hole
"If you have the choice, you want to fall into a supermassive black hole," NASA astrophysicist Jeremy Schnittman said.