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Swarm of more than 55 earthquakes strikes off Oregon coast

More than 55 earthquakes have struck off the Oregon coast, but the swarm is not likely to trigger any danger to those on land.

Newfound flavor of omicron variant may be harder to track

The newfound version, BA.2, may be slightly harder to track.

Rare evidence of Roman crucifixion uncovered in the UK

The remains of a man, possibly a slave, indicate that he was crucified in the third or fourth century A.D. in Roman England.

Sleep technique used by Salvador Dalí really works

A «creative sweet spot» may exist in the brief moments you spend in a little-known early sleep stage, according to a new study.

See rare total solar eclipse from nearly 1 million miles away

The only total solar eclipse of 2021 was one few could see and this new photo from a spacecraft nearly 1 million miles from Earth shows why.

NordicTrack Commercial 2950 review

The NordicTrack Commercial 2950 treadmill is a home running machine that delivers on design, functionality and performance.

ProForm Pro 9000 treadmill review

Is the ProForm Pro 9000 treadmill the running machine for you? If you want an affordable, well-designed and high-performing treadmill for under $2000, then look no further.

Echelon Connect EX3 review

The Echelon Connect EX3 exercise bike is a solid investment for cycling fans everywhere.

Peloton Tread review

The Peloton Tread can help you achieve your health and fitness goals by pushing you to train harder and faster.

Jurassic crocodile relative could breathe easily while drowning its prey

The modern crocodile can breathe while most of its head is submerged because of specialized airway adaptations, which scientists can now trace to the Jurassic period.

14 biggest historical mysteries that will probably never be solved

From the identity location of Cleopatra's tomb to the fate of the Ark of the Covenant, some historical mysteries may never be solved.

This faraway galaxy may be completely devoid of dark matter

On the surface, a galaxy 250 million light-years from Earth seems like any other, but a deeper look reveals a puzzling quirk: It seems to have no dark matter.

10 biggest historical mysteries that will probably never be solved

From the identity location of Cleopatra's tomb to the fate of the Ark of the Covenant, some historical mysteries may never be solved.

How do cycling shoes work

How do cycling shoes work, and do you need them for indoor exercise bikes?

Black widow spiders: Facts about this infamous group of arachnids

Black widow spiders are several species of arachnids in the genus Latrodectus that are known for the females' striking appearance and rumored tendency to eat their mates.

Gold 'lotus flower' pendant from Queen Nefertiti's time discovered in Cyprus

Archaeologists in Cyprus found two tombs dating to the Bronze Age that contained 500 grave goods.

China is investigating a 'mysterious hut' on the far side of the moon

The rover has been on the moon since January 2019

Toxic cane toads are invading Taiwan. Conservationists race to contain warty amphibians.

Taiwan is racing to contain an outbreak of invasive cane toads, which likely escaped from a black market breeder.

Deductive reasoning vs. Inductive reasoning

Here's a look at the differences between deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning, with examples of each type of scientific reasoning.

Dazzling photos of the solar eclipse from Antarctica

Photos from the solar eclipse on Dec. 4, 2021 as seen from Antarctica.

Marie Curie: Facts and biography

Marie Curie was a physicist and chemist and a pioneer in the study of radiation.

Lucy mission: NASA’s asteroid explorer

The NASA Lucy mission will explore ancient asteroids in the farthest reaches of the solar system. Here’s how the NASA Lucy spacecraft will get the job done.

More than 300 smuggled tarantulas, scorpions and giant cockroaches seized from luggage in Colombia

Authorities at Colombia's airport in Bogotá found and confiscated hundreds of arthropods that German travelers had illegally collected and stashed in a suitcase.

Medieval Scot with strong jawbone wasn't a local

A chemical analysis of a medieval man's remains from the Scottish Highlands reveals he wasn't a local.

DeepMind cracks 'knot' conjecture that bedeviled mathematicians for decades

The artificial intelligence company DeepMind has teamed up with mathematicians to generate new conjectures in pure mathematics.

Scientists inserted disco 'strobe lights' into jellyfish to see how they function without brains

Scientists genetically modified jellyfish in order to make their neurons light up.

Are humans at the top of the food chain?

Lions, wolves and great white sharks have no natural predators, except humans. Does that mean humans are at the top of the food chain?

Buzz Aldrin: Facts about the second man on the moon

Apollo astronaut Buzz Aldrin was one of the first to set foot on another planetary body. Since that famous day in 1969, he has continued to show a desire to explore. This is his life story.

What is the Fermi Paradox?

The Fermi Paradox describes the contradiction that despite an abundance of planets in our galaxy, we have yet to detect alien life. Are we actually alone in the universe?

Giant black hole inside a tiny satellite galaxy defies explanation

A tiny galaxy orbiting at the outskirts of the Milky Way appears to have a giant black hole at its center, comparable to that of the much larger Milky Way itself, and scientists don't know why.

Roman Republic: The rise and fall of ancient Rome's government

The Roman Republic flourished for nearly 500 years, so what caused it to collapse?

Did the Great Wall of China work?

The Great Wall of China was built to defend the empire from enemy armies, but now it acts as a unifying symbol and a useful propaganda tool for the ruling Communist Party.

Rare total solar eclipse over Antarctica dazzles ... the penguins

Anyone in Antarctica today would have experienced the only total solar eclipse of the year, suggesting one of the largest groups of individuals to observe the gorgeous show would have been the southern continent's penguins.

Ancient Rome: From city to empire in 600 years

Rome built an empire that stretched from northern England to the Middle East. Here's a look at the history and facts about ancient Rome.

Are jackalopes real?

Can rabbits grow horns, as the legendary jackalope does?

Pearl Harbor: Surprise attack that launched US into World War II

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in the Territory of Hawaii devastated U.S. naval power in the Pacific and precipitated America’s entry into World War II.

Julius Caesar biography: Facts & history

Julius Caesar used money and war to become the most powerful person in the Roman Republic.

Scientists spot elusive 'ghost particles' for the first time inside the Large Hadron Collider

The breakthrough will allow scientists to research long sought-after high energy neutrinos.

'Potentially hazardous' asteroid worth nearly $5 billion will enter Earth’s orbit next week, NASA says

The mineral-rich asteroid has an estimated worth of $4.71 billion.
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