Researchers Spot 'Megalodon' Fleetingly During Shark Research Trip: What Was It Really?
The shape on the sonar had an uncanny resemblance to the extinct megalodon, and was estimated to be about 50 feet in size.
Rare First Temple Period Papyrus Found In Montana, Document To Be Preserved In Israel
"Each new document sheds further light on the literacy and the administration of the First Temple period," said Joe Uziel, Director of Israel Antiquities Authority's Judean Desert scrolls unit.
Space Debris Is Polluting Our Atmosphere: Researchers Look For Ways To Reduce Impact
Oceans cover 75% of the Earth's surface, but that does not assure safety from the threat of space debris hitting land.
Parker Solar Probe Aims To Catch A Solar Flare In Action
Since its launch, the solar probe has completed 13 perihelions or close encounters with the Sun.
Study Finds How Seahorses Give Birth: Is It Similar To Labor In Female Mammals?
The role of the skeletal bones and muscles is pivotal to the labor process in the seahorse daddies.
Analysis Of 6000-Year-Old Watermelon Seeds Reveals Ancestors Preferred Bitter Citrullus
Studying watermelon evolution from wild to domesticated variety has implications for the agricultural industry.
Skywatching Events: September Highlights To Watch Out For, Including The 'Red Triangle'
At the start of the month, Mars will be visible high in the sky in the south during dawn. As the month progresses, Mars will move eastward to form the red triangle with Betelgeuse and Aldebaran.
Viking Poop Reveals One Of The Oldest Human Parasites
By comparing the fossilized stool samples with modern whipworm samples taken from infected people, the scientists got an overview of the worm's evolution over tens of thousands of years.
Scientists Discover Secret Behind Longevity Of Human Eggs; May Help Female Cancer Patients
The cells, cleverly, omit the stage that releases reactive-oxygen species known to build up in the cells and damage DNA.
Study Finds Animals That Will Be On 'Noah's Ark' Against Climate Change
"Our analysis helps predict how different animal species might respond to future climate change based on their general characteristics – even if we have limited data on their populations," Jones said
Private Company To Launch First Mission To Venus. Does It Have What It Takes To Match NASA?
The presence of organic molecules does not per se mean the presence of life, it would, however, be a step "toward us considering Venus as a potentially habitable environment," Seager said.
Humans Exhibit Air-Cleansing Aura Around Their Bodies: Study
The new study confirms the presence of OH radicals being made by our human bodies.
Sunspot Develops Delta Magnetic Field, Might Trigger Powerful Solar Flares
According to NOAA, the chances of the sunspot releasing an X-class flare is around 5%.
Dolphins Exhibit 'Frat Boy' Culture To Attract Females, Study Finds
Mating dolphins don't display pair bonds and the males don't help raise their calves.
How Dead Bodies Decompose Inside Suitcases? This Research May Have Answers For Forensic Scientists
A team of researchers is conducting the largest-ever study of simulating dead bodies in suitcases.
300 Million-Year-Old Feces Reveal Diet Patten Of Unknown Extinct Animal
The organic molecules found in the feces reveal a wealth of knowledge about the diet of the animal and pre-historic ecosystems.
Doomed To Melt: Zombie Ice Will Raise Sea Level Twice As Much As Previous Estimate
"Without replenishment, the doomed ice is melting from climate change and will inevitably raise seas," the lead author of the study said.
Scientists Discover Oldest Fossil Radio Galaxy Hidden In Cluster
Studying the lobes opens opportunities to understand the medium and the recurring activity of the supermassive black holes that create it.
New Mobile App Uses AI To Diagnose Skin Conditions With A Snapshot
Piction Health founder is working on expanding the app's scope to other skin conditions like acne, eczema and shingles.
2 Supermassive Black Holes Likely To Ram Into Each Other Within 3 Years
Scientists suggest that it may be one of the most highly anticipated events in modern astronomy.
Clinical Trials On Male Contraceptive With No Side Effects Proves To Be Successful
Conventionally, bringing down testosterone levels often results in unpleasant side effects.
Why Do We Experience Rapid Eye Movements When We Sleep? Study Finds An Answer
The results provided objective evidence of a link between the mouse's rapid eye movements and the brain's control over head movements.
Astronomers Get The First Glimpse Of Star Factory In The Center Of Milky Way
The study found the young stars in the densely packed galactic heart had loose associations and that they drifted apart over millions of years.
Chinese Scientists Genetically Engineer World's First Mouse With Fully Reprogrammed Genes
Before this, chromosomal-level engineering had been successfully done in yeasts but was a failure when it came to mammals.
Underutilization Of Life-Saving COVID-19 Drugs May Have Led To More Deaths: 'Systemic Failure'
The data exposes the "systemic failures" in getting people treated, said David Lazer, a co-author of the research.
5 Asteroids To Fly Past Earth Between Friday And Monday
None of the asteroids visiting earth in a span of 4 days are a threat to earth.
Giant Marine Lizard Fossil Found In Morocco, Predator Ruled Seas 66 Million Years Ago
"Thalassotitan was an amazing, terrifying animal," said lead author nick Longrich of the University of Bath in the UK. "Imagine a Komodo dragon crossed with a great white shark crossed with a T. rex crossed with a killer whale."
C-Section Linked To A Higher Risk Of Cardiovascular Diseases, Obesity In Children
"There's an altered microbial load from C-section birth as compared to vaginal birth. This altered microbial ecosystem hampers the 'gut-brain axis' and releases some pathogenic toxins that cause metabolic damage," Co-author of the study Dr. Tahmina Begum said.
Rare Red Sprites Spotted In The Chilean Skies: What Are These Streaks?
"During the day, sunlight knocks electrons away from nitrogen and oxygen in Earth's atmosphere and, at night, these electrons recombine with the atoms and molecules, causing them to shine," the European Southern Observatory said.
Are Tattoos Safe? Study On Tattoo Ink Finds Surprising Results
The inks are unregulated in America, and, as a result, their composition is largely a mystery.