Mars Spacecraft Snaps Stunning, Swirling ‘Christmas Craterscape’
A closer look at one of the craters seen by ESA’s Mars Express spacecraft in a “Christmas craterscape” image of the red planet. ESA/DLR/FU Berlin This story is part of…
Ursids Boost Holiday Meteor Count: How to See the Forgotten Meteor Shower This Week
The Ursid meteor shower gives a boost to the final days of the intense Geminid shower. NASA/MSFC/Danielle Moser, NASA’s Meteoroid Environment Office If you can bear to step outside this…
Three-Legged Deer Caught in Christmas Lights Gets Help From Human Heroes
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife removed holiday lights from a three-legged deer’s antlers. ODFW Officials from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife have emerged as holiday heroes…
Study: Black Patients Have Lower Access to Newer, Safer Heart Surgeries
Black communities have a higher risk of heart disease than white communities, yet have lower access to less risky heart surgeries. Getty Images On Wednesday, doctors from University of Rochester…
At Last, Scientists Have Found the Pink Iguana Babies
A pink iguana stands on the side of Wolf Volcano. Joshua Vela/Galápagos Conservatory There are three things you need to know about the iguana species Conolophus marthae. First, the color…
120 Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Fossil Hid a Surprising Meal in Its Stomach
An artist’s illustration of the Microraptor about to down a mammal’s foot. Ralph Attanasia The surprising lunch of a cat-size dinosaur has been discovered in a 120 million-year-old Microraptor fossil.…
These 3 Bizarre Sea Creatures Have Scientists Stumped
Red bubblegum coral has a mysterious something attached to it that looks like underwater spaghetti. NOAA Ocean Exploration I love a good ocean mystery, from a bizarre “yellow brick road”…
How to Make the Holidays Easier for a Loved One With Dementia
Try playing their old favorite songs, give food gifts instead of lotions and be ready to take them home when their eyes show you they’re ready. Richard Ross/Getty Images This…