science

44,000-year-old mummified wolf discovered well-preserved in Russia

A 44,000-year-old mummified wolf was discovered in Russia, making history as being the first time a predator from that time period was found.

The Earth's inner core is 'backtracking' — here's how it might impact daily life

The wheel of time isn't turning like it used to.

'Once-in-a-lifetime' nova explosion will appear to add new star to night sky in dazzling spectacle: NASA

“It’ll fuel the next generation of scientists,” said Dr. Rebekah Hounsell, an assistant research scientist.

Paralyzed puppy able to walk again thanks to 3D printed spine

Arthur, a six month old Cockapoo, underwent a four-hour surgery after the discovery that his spine was not connected together properly, causing a loss of function in his limbs.

Greenpeace’s war on kids, terrorism for tots and other commentary

“A Philippines court made the decision to block the growing of Golden Rice,” grumbles Zion Lights at Spiked, “following campaigns led by Greenpeace” to discredit the genetically modified grain.

Hourly radio signal from space has scientists stumped: 'We can’t quite explain what’s going on here'

There's no *69 option for this long-distance call.

'Extremely rare' dinosaur discovered by 3 tweens: My friends 'don't believe me that I found a T. rex'

"I'm excited for my friends to see the film," one of the kids said. "They don't believe me that I found a T. rex."

This cheap, widely available element could be the key to affordable electric cars

A future where EV vehicles are cheaper, safer and more sustainable is coming, scientists say

'Killer Beer' taps secret ingredient from a surprising source

It's un-bee-lievable.

Recycled beer yeast can remove lead from water: breakthrough discovery

We'll drink to that! Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Georgia Tech have found a way to use recycled beer yeast to make water cleaner by removing lead,...

Mom of Chiefs player who told women to be homemakers is an accomplished physicist

Harrison Butker faced backlash earlier this week for telling female college graduates to aspire to get married and have children.

Ask a doc: 'Is it dangerous to crack my neck or back?'

Cracking your back or neck might provide quick relief and a satisfying popping noise — but is it a safe practice?

Not-so-Scientific American, Trump’s insane trial and other commentary

The craziest thing “about former President Donald Trump’s trial in New York is that we do not know precisely what crime Trump is charged with committing,” muses the Washington Examiner’s...

NYC parents call for AI-themed high school to prep kids for future of tech

Five parent members of the Citywide Council on High Schools co-sponsored a resolution recommending a specialized school that would integrate AI into the core subjects.

Face of 75,000-year-old Neanderthal woman revealed by scientists who glued together 200 parts of her skull

The face of a 75,000-year-old neanderthal woman was reconstructed by a team of scientists in England — revealing that the extinct race likely looked more like humans than researchers previously thought.

Close-up of horse-shaped nebula revealed in new NASA telescope pics

Detailed new images taken by NASA’s Webb Space Telescope show the sharpest images of a portion of a horse-shaped nebula which was discovered more than a century ago.

'Curse' behind King Tut's tomb mysterious deaths finally solved, experts claim

Egyptologist Arthur Weigall allegedly told colleagues that Carnarvon would "be dead within six weeks” upon entering, the study claimed.

What would recovery of Amelia Earhart's long-lost plane look like?

The depth where Amelia Earhart's plane is believed to be has been integral to preserving the suspected aircraft — but will prove to be a detriment to recovery expeditions, experts...