Genome Of 24,000-Year-Old Siberian Boy Reveals ‘Something Strange’ About Native Americans’ Origin
Did early Native Americans have European ancestors?
3D-Printed Dinosaur Bones ‘Like Gutenberg's Printing Press’ For Paleontologists
For the first time ever, scientists in Berlin have 3D-printed dinosaur fossils from blueprints made by CT scans.
‘Mystery’ Human, Revealed In New Genome Sequence, Shows Interbreeding Among Ancient Hominid Species
New analysis of ancient genomes may reveal a “mystery” species of early humans.
Elk Euthanized For ‘Nuisance Behavior’ After YouTube Video Goes Viral, Park Officials Respond To Public Criticism
An elk was euthanized in Great Smoky Mountains National Park after a YouTube video of the animal head-butting a photographer went viral. Park rangers cited the elk’s history of “aggressive behavior” as their reason for euthanizing the animal.
Two-Headed Ray Fetus Discovered In Australia: Did Pollution Cause The Bizarre Birth Defect?
A rare two-headed ray fetus was discovered in Australia, and the bizarre finding has researchers wondering what exactly caused the deformity.
Lion Kills Lioness At Dallas Zoo In Texas, Zookeepers Puzzled Over What Triggered Vicious Attack
A lion killed a lioness at Texas’ Dallas Zoo on Sunday as dozens of families looked on in horror. Zookeepers are still puzzled over what exactly triggered the deadly attack.
Researchers Develop All-Terrain Military Drone That Travels Land, Sea And Air, But Will It Ever Be Realized? [VIDEO]
Researchers have come up with a plan for an all-terrain military drone that could transform to travel by air, water and land. But the design has its drawbacks.
Mystery Of Black Hole Jets Revealed: High-Speed Streams Of Matter Made Of Heavy Atoms
For the first time, astronomers have cracked the lid on black hole jets – the little understood, super powerful streams of matter sometimes emitted from the centers of black holes.
What's Causing Early Bird Migrations? Global Warming A ‘Key Part’ of Understanding Population Declines
For some time now, migratory birds have been migrating a little earlier every year, but a new study could shed light on the causal role of climate change.
‘Invisibility Cloak’ Makes Objects Undetectable To Radar, Could Prove Useful For Military Camouflage
Researchers in Canada have developed an “invisibility cloak” that makes objects imperceptible to radar. The technology could prove useful for military.
Hangover Drug Mimics Feeling Of Being Drunk, Could ‘Revolutionize’ Alcohol Industry ‘Just Like The E-Cigarette’ Did For Smoking
UK neuroscientist David Nutt has come up with pill that makes you feel drunk without the subsequent hangover. He says it could “revolutionize” the alcohol industry.
Was Super Typhoon Haiyan Worse Than The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami? Officials Estimate $14B In Damages From Yolanda
Not in lives lost, but the economic impact of the super typhoon may top $14 billion, surpassing the damages from the 2004 disaster.
Eco-Shower ‘OrbSys,’ Inspired By Astronauts, Recycles 90 Percent Of Water Used
Astronauts inspired Swedish designer Mehrdad Mahdjoubi to develop an eco-friendly shower that recycles 90 percent of the water that goes down the drain.
Rent-A-Boyfriend Business Booming In China As Women Hire Fake Beaus To Please Nagging Parents
Young Chinese women are renting bogus boyfriends online to take home to their marriage-pushing parents.
Russian Artist Pyotr Pavlensky Nails Scrotum To Red Square Cobblestones To Protest ‘Fatalism' In Russian Society [PHOTO]
Russian performance artist Pyotr Pavlensky nailed his scrotum to the pavement in Moscow’s Red Square on Sunday. The stunt was reportedly a protest against Russia’s annual Police Day.
Exercise During Pregnancy ‘Enhances’ Newborns’ Brains: What Are The Best Prenatal Workouts?
According to a new study, moderate exercise during pregnancy had a direct impact on the newborn’s brain development.
2013 MTV EMAs Winners: Miley Cyrus, Eminem, Beyoncé Honored At Europe Music Awards In Amsterdam [PHOTOS]
The 2013 MTV Europe Music Awards kicked off Sunday in Amsterdam. Here are the artists who were awarded.
Super Typhoon Haiyan Aftermath In Photos: Typhoon Yolanda Devastates Philippines, Leaves Trail Of Destruction In Its Wake [PHOTOS]
Haiyan, one of the worst storms ever recorded, affected more than 4 million people in 270 towns and cities across the Philippines.
New Scorpion Species Found In Turkey, Mysterious Euscorpius Lycius A Thing Of Ancient Myth
Scientists have discovered a new and mysterious scorpion species, Euscorpius lycius, in southwestern Turkey in what was once Lycia.
Jimmy Kimmel ‘Kill Everyone In China’ Skit Controversy Sparks Protests, Thousands Picket ABC Studios Across US [VIDEO]
Jimmy Kimmel’s “kill everyone in china” controversy is still making waves in communities across the U.S. Protests took place in 27 cities on Saturday, some calling for Kimmel’s show to be terminated from ABC.
Wind Turbines A Dangerous Threat To Bats, Already Affected By Climate Change And White-Nose Syndrome
Wind turbines in the U.S. are killing America’s bats, which provide an invaluable service to humans, at an alarming rate.
Pee-Powered ‘EcoBot:’ How Can Human Waste Fuel Robot ‘Hearts?’ [VIDEO]
Researchers in the UK have developed a way to turn human waste into energy to power a robotic “heart.”
Virtual Kidnappings: 4 Arrested For Scamming Immigrants Out Of $500K In Fake Ransoms
Virtual kidnappings, in which fake “telemarketers” scam immigrants by telling them their relatives are being held hostage and that they must pay a ransom, have resulted in $500,000 in cons since 2007.
Is Justin Bieber Graffiti Racist? Biebs Spray-Paints Monkey With Gold Chain, Gold Earrings While In Brazil [PHOTO]
Is Justin Bieber’s graffiti racist? The Biebs’ latest drawing shows a monkey donning a gold chain, gold earrings and a gold crown.
Family With ‘Werewolf Syndrome’ Undergoes Laser Hair Removal [PHOTOS]
People in the family born with the syndrome grow hair all over their faces.
Deadly MERS Coronavirus Reported In Spain, Patient Just Returned From Saudi Arabia
First detected in September 2012, MERS is considered the deadlier, less-communicable cousin of the SARS virus.
Who Is Yves Rossy? Swiss ‘Jetman’ Soars Over Mt. Fuji In Homemade Jetpack [VIDEO]
Real-life rocketman Yves Rossy just flew his homemade jetpack over Mt. Fuji, Japan’s tallest mountain. He is the only person ever to fly with jet-propelled wings.
Are Herbal Supplements A Scam? Study Finds Many Contain 'Contamination And Fillers’ Like Powdered Rice And Weeds
A study found that many of the herbal supplements available at our local pharmacies and health stores do not even contain the ingredients advertised on their labels.
Same-Sex Marriage Bill Passes Illinois Legislature, State Poised To Become 15th To Legalize Gay Marriage
Illinois is poised to become the 15th state to legalize gay marriage after lawmakers voted Tuesday.
Canadian School’s ‘No Touching’ Rule Angers Parents, Policy Bans Kindergarteners From Tag, Holding Hands
A Canadian school’s new “no touching” policy, which bans its kindergartners from playing tag or holding hands, angered parents who said the “zero tolerance policy” goes too far.