Stone tools suggest the first Americans came from Japan
Stone tools at the Cooper's Ferry site resemble tools from Ice Age sites in Japan.
Science // Science & Exploration
Early hominin skull fills in “a major gap” in the fossil record
The 3.8 million-year-old fossil reveals the face of Australopithecus anamensis.
Hairy “werewolf syndrome” in babies and kids caused by drug mix-up
Children accidentally given hair-loss drug, minoxidil, instead of acid reflux med.
16-bit RISC-V processor made with carbon nanotubes
Clever tricks work around major hurdles, but it's not a route to high performance.
“We’re embarrassed”: US is close to losing measles-elimination status
Health experts blame vaccine misinformation—and themselves.
Dorian is shaping up to be a major threat to the Southeastern United States
Current forecast calls for a Category 3 hurricane to hit near Kennedy Space Center.
16,000-year-old puma poop yields a sample of Ice Age parasites
The Ice Age roundworm DNA is the oldest genetic sequence ever recovered from feces.
NASA’s inspector general has apparently had enough of meddling by Congress
NASA chief says he will follow the law.
Starhopper aces test, sets up full-scale prototype flights this year
"The senator and his staff have been following the developments closely."
Purdue, Sacklers offer bankruptcy, $10-12 billion for opioid settlement: Report
The Sacklers would give up ownership, and Purdue would declare bankruptcy.
Popular Utah rock-climbing spot vibrates in time with earth, wind, and waves
Castleton Tower rock formation vibrates at resonances of 0.8 and 1 Hz, respectively.
Jakarta has sunk by up to 4 meters, forcing Indonesia to build a new capital
Ten million people live in the Indonesian capital, but the city is going under.
Starhopper didn’t succeed at first, but now it will try, try again
Local residents have again received their "action required" notices.
Scientists avoid gender bias when they know they’re being tested for bias
Possible bias tracked among scientists awarding prestigious research positions.
Oklahoma wins opioid case against Johnson & Johnson, gets tiny payout
Oklahoma is first to win an opioid case—but awarded just ~1/30th of damages.
