Researchers Have Discovered Eight New Deep-Sea Species of Sponges
Despite marine sponges being widespread on our planet, their biodiversity and distribution is still poorly known. Even though the Mediterranean Sea is the most explored...
Cheap Catalyst Made Out of Sugar Has the Power To Destroy CO2
New catalyst may provide a potential solution for utilizing captured carbon. A new catalyst made from an inexpensive, abundant metal and common table sugar has...
Ancient Toolmakers and Elephant Trails: Scientists Solve Mystery of Paleolithic Quarry Sites
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have solved the puzzle of why Homo erectus returned to specific Paleolithic stone quarrying and tool-making sites repeatedly over hundreds...
Epic NASA video takes you to the heart of a black hole — and destroys you in seconds
What would it be like to fall past the event horizon of a black hole? A new NASA simulation provides a peek into the bizarre physics of spaghettification.
2,500-year-old Illyrian helmet found in burial mound likely caused 'awe in the enemy'
Archaeologists excavating a burial mound in Croatia have discovered a 2,500-year-old Illyrian helmet that may have been a votive offering.
Dreamers legalization on hold as GOP demands action on southern border
Lawmakers in Washington are divided over the urgency of providing legal protections for Dreamers, with GOP senators insisting on addressing what they call the Biden immigration crisis before considering legalization.
Neuropathy very common, but underdiagnosed, study says
Neuropathy - nerve damage that causes pain, numbness, weakness or tingling in the feet and hands -- is very common and underdiagnosed, a new study indicates.
Heat attack kills punk rock frontman, guitar player and producer Steve Albini
Independent rock producer and musician Steve Albini, 61, died of a heart attack Tuesday, Variety and the New York Post reported.
Thailand's prime minister wants to outlaw cannabis, 2 years after it was decriminalized
The prime minister of Thailand says he wants to outlaw the cannabis over concerns the lack of regulation had made it available to children and increased crimes
European Medicines Agency pulls authorization for AstraZeneca's COVID shot, at company's request
The pharma giant AstraZeneca has requested that the European authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine be pulled
Can you afford to take care of your children and parents? Biden revives effort to lower costs
President Joe Biden is pushing proposals to help families pay for child care, preschool and elder care while he's running for reelection this year
Global car giants seek tech allies in China's cutthroat EV market
Struggling foreign automakers in China are looking for help from local tech giants to try to stay competitive in the world's biggest electric car market, where shiny smart screens, assisted driving and sophisticated map technology are in high demand.
OpenAI unveils tool to detect DALL-E images
OpenAI, the Microsoft-backed artificial intelligence company behind the popular image generator DALL-E, on Tuesday announced the launch of a new tool aimed at detecting whether digital images have been created by AI.
Japanese auto giant Toyota posts record net profit
Toyota reported record annual net profit of more than $30 billion on Wednesday but the world's largest automaker by sales warned that the current year would be less spectacular.