Science

New dinosaur species similar to T. rex found in Asia: ‘One of the most significant’ discoveries

A new carnivore has come to town — 165 million years ago at least.  The Alpkarakush kyrgyzicus, a new species…

3 months ago

Archaeologists unearth 13,000-year-old mastodon skull in Iowa

Archaeologists in Iowa have unearthed an ancient mastodon skull in pristine condition, which they hope will provide clues about human…

3 months ago

Crocodiles baited with ‘nausea-inducing chemical’ to prevent them from eating toxic, invasive toad

Researchers in Australia concerned about the sharp decline of freshwater crocodiles who eat a toxic, invasive toad species have come…

3 months ago

Dinosaur-killing asteroid likely came from beyond Jupiter, study finds

Scientists investigating the asteroid that wiped out dinosaurs after slamming into the Earth 66 million years ago have released a…

3 months ago

Mars study suggests ocean’s amount of water could be miles beneath red planet’s surface

New research suggests Mars could have enough water under its surface to form a global ocean. On Monday, scientists released…

4 months ago

Perseid meteor shower peaks Sunday night, potentially giving stargazers big show

The Perseid meteor shower peaks late Sunday night, and given that it will be paired with a dark sky due…

4 months ago

Scientists discover massive cave on moon that could be used to shelter astronauts

An Italian-led team of scientists say they have confirmed evidence of a sizable cave on the moon not far from…

5 months ago

Lokiceratops, a ‘remarkable’ new dinosaur species, has been found in Montana, researchers say

A new plant-eating dinosaur species described as "remarkable" and among the "largest and most ornate ever found" has been discovered…

6 months ago

Hypersexual ‘zombie’ cicadas infected with parasitic fungus being collected by scientists

With the emergence of cicada broods this summer, scientists have begun collecting specimens of cicada infected with a mysterious parasitic…

6 months ago

NASA lunar orbiter pictures Chinese space probe on far side of the moon

NASA has shared the first photos taken of China's Chang'e-6 space probe captured on the far side of the moon.…

6 months ago