Gardeners Creating Poisonous 'Superweed,' Scientists Warn
The weed also known as silverleaf nightshade poses a significant threat to agriculture by absorbing nutrients intended for cash crops.
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'Major' Archaeological Development May Help Rewrite Early Human History
Researchers have used an innovative technique to shed new light on a series of Neanderthal fireplaces created around 50,000 years ago.
Scientists Discover Smallest Great Ape, Find Unusual Lifestyle
The newly described species, which lived around 11 million years ago, is estimated to have weighed only about 22 pounds.
Experts Decipher Oldest Manuscript of Jesus Childhood Gospel
The ancient papyrus, dating to the fourth to fifth centuries and originating in Egypt, had long been overlooked in a library collection.
Southern California Coastal Living To Be Five Times More Expensive by 2050
Coastal erosion in Southern California could increase by three times, prompting a range of logistical and economic issues, a new study has found.
'Astonishing' Soldiers' Graffiti From 18thâ19th Centuries Found in Castle
The graffiti give "a unique glimpse" into the minds of soldiers during a turbulent time when war seemed imminent.
Stone Age Humans Hunted Extinct Elephants To Eat, Camp Reveals
A newly identified prehistoric site contains the bones of an extinct elephant relative that appear to have been butchered by humans.
Gun Violence Faced by a 'Striking' 60% of Black Americans
"Black Americans experience a disproportionate burden of violent injury and exposure to firearm violence in the U.S.," the study said.
Fathers' Exposure to 'Harmful' Forever Chemicals May Impact Children
"The idea that exposure of the father could affect the health of offspring is entirely new," researcher Michael C. Petriello said.
Texas Trees Dying Amid 'Alarming' Insect Invasion
The invasive emerald ash borer has been detected in Grayson, Hill, Hood, McLennan and Palo Pinto Counties, and is infesting ash trees.
Morning Sickness Myths Debunked by Scientist
"I lost a baby in the second trimester to very severe [morning sickness]," geneticist Marlena Fejzo told Newsweek.
Study Finds Mental Disorders Spread Between Teenagers
Researchers found an association between teen peers diagnosed with a mental disorder and an increased risk of receiving a mental disorder diagnosis later.
Solar Storm Insight As Fresh Light Shone On 400-Year-Old Mystery
Sun's magnetic field may be generated near its surface, in contrast to previous models that assumed it was generated deep inside our star.
Rabies Warning as Disease Detected in Connecticut Black Bear
Connecticut officials found that a bear that had been behaving strangely had rabies, warning locals of the signs of rabid animals.
Popular Japanese Tea Protects Your Gums and Teeth: Scientists
Matcha tea was found by researchers to significantly reduce the growth of the bacteria Porphyromonas gingivalis, which is a major cause of gum disease.
