First Sighting: Pregnant Megamouth Shark Washes Up in The Philippines
In a world first, a megamouth shark has been seen pregnant. A female of this super rare, deepwater species was found washed up on a…
Gaping Hole in The Sun Bigger Than 60 Earths Just Blasted Solar Wind Right at Us
A giant hole in the atmosphere of the Sun more than five times larger than the diameter of Jupiter is unleashing a powerful solar wind…
Blind, Sand-Swimming Golden Mole Rediscovered Alive After 86 Years
De Winton’s golden mole (Cryptochloris wintoni) was feared extinct for almost a century. But with the help of a canine friend scientists have rediscovered them…
LOOK: 62 Women Who Broke Barriers in the Music Industry
The music industry is dominated by powerful women, whether that be the record-breaking albums coming from acts like Taylor Swift or glass-ceiling-shattering boardroom executives. Of…
Real or Fake: Scientist Explains How to Choose The Most Sustainable Christmas Tree
Every year, Americans buy somewhere between 35 million and 50 million Christmas trees, and many more pull an artificial tree out of storage for the…
Locusts Raised in High Gravity Grow Freakishly Strong… Up to a Point
EMBARGO Wednesday 6 December 1101 AEDT It takes locusts shockingly little time to adjust to a change in gravity conditions. Scientists put a whole bunch…
Could A Rogue Star Save Us From Our Own Extinction?
In around a billion years, the sun will become hot enough to boil all the oceans on our planet, and life as we know it…
The 23andMe Data Breach Keeps Spiraling
More details are emerging about a data breach the genetic testing company 23andMe first reported in October. But as the company shares more information, the…
How to Stop Another OpenAI Meltdown
Unlike OpenAI, Mozilla’s nonprofit cannot fire executives in charge of for-profit work. Each for-profit unit has its own board, with members annually selected by the…
Hair Products Can Emit Potentially Dangerous Chemicals, Study Warns
Our quest for shiny, frizz-free hair using oils, gels, and sprays may come with a hidden health cost: releasing potentially harmful compounds, especially when paired…