Lab-made mouse embryos grew brains and beating hearts, just like the real thing By Nicoletta Lanese published 25 August 22 Scientists made synthetic mouse embryos from stem cells.
Tubby 'mermaids' vanished from Chinese waters 2 decades ago, now declared extinct By Mindy Weisberger published 25 August 22 Dugongs, or sea cows, which are thought to have inspired tales of mythical mermaids, haven't been seen in Chinese waters since 2000.
Why does hunger sometimes cause nausea? By Grant Currin published 25 August 22 If it’s been hours since you last ate, you should be starving — but why does hunger sometimes cause nausea instead?
Are insects edible? By Lou Mudge published 25 August 22 Are insects edible and are there any benefits to chowing down on invertebrates? Here's what you might want to consider
Back to school deals: Student laptops, software, printers, headphones & more By Lloyd Coombes published 25 August 22 Get the best back to school deals on laptops, tablets, software, printers, headphones, and more.
Is oat milk good for you? By James Frew published 25 August 22 It's tasty and works well in coffee, but is oat milk good for you?
What happens if you don’t take out a splinter? By Yasemin Saplakoglu published 25 August 22 It can be a freeing feeling to shuck off your shoes and walk outside barefoot...until you get a splinter.
7 million years ago, our earliest relatives took their first steps on 2 feet By Charles Q. Choi published 25 August 22 The arm and leg bones suggested an upright stance.
Could a solar storm ever destroy Earth? By Brandon Specktor published 25 August 22 Could a solar storm ever destroy Earth? According to scientists, there’s no evidence that any solar weather has ever harmed a human.
Broken fortress discovered under 'mega-monument' burial mound in Cyprus By Donavyn Coffey published 24 August 22 Archaeologists in Cyprus have unearthed a broken rampart, or a part of a defensive wall, under a massive burial mound.
'Magic mushroom' psychedelic could treat alcohol addiction, trial finds By Nicoletta Lanese published 24 August 22 Psilocybin-assisted therapy could be a promising treatment for alcohol use disorder.
1,000 years ago, a woman was buried in a canoe on her way to the 'destination of souls' By Tom Metcalfe published 24 August 22 A young woman buried in Patagonia up to 1,000 years ago was placed in a ceremonial canoe to represent her final journey into the land of the dead, according to a new study.
Scientists find a simple way to destroy 'forever chemicals' — by beheading them By Stephanie Pappas published 24 August 22 PFAS chemicals, known as "forever chemicals" because they don't break down in nature, can be beheaded with a simple, inexpensive method.
A planet-size sunspot grew 10-fold in the last 2 days, and it's aimed directly at Earth By Brandon Specktor published 24 August 22 Scientists are watching as a planet-size sunspot has grown tenfold in the last two days and could launch solar flares directly toward Earth.
Why do guys get sleepy after sex? By Melinda Wenner published 24 August 22 Ever wondered why guys get sleepy after sex? Here’s what the science says…
Brand-new mini 'moon' found lurking in the outer solar system By Harry Baker published 24 August 22 NASA scientists have discovered a tiny moon orbiting a small asteroid near Jupiter. Both objects will soon be visited by the Lucy space probe.
Could extinct Tasmanian tigers be brought back from the dead? By Mindy Weisberger published 24 August 22 Thylacines, or Tasmanian tigers, have been extinct for nearly 100 years. But scientists say gene-editing technology could bring back this lost species.
Why is poop brown? By John Loeffler published 23 August 22 Knowing why poop is brown, and what it means when it's not, is an important step in staying healthy.
Document supposedly written by Galileo is a fake By Stephanie Pappas published 22 August 22 A document thought to have been handwritten by Galileo Galilei is in fact a 20th-century fake.
Jupiter glows in stunning new James Webb telescope images By Stephanie Pappas published 22 August 22 Stunning new images of Jupiter from the James Webb telescope show the planet's auroras and hazy clouds.
