Heat Maps Show 'Striking' Difference for Women Walking Home Alone at Night
"Before we started the study, we expected to see some differences, but we didn't expect to see them so contrasting," the researchers said.
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Amateurs Find World-Class Fossil Site From 470 Million Years Ago
The site contains almost 400 exceptionally well-preserved fossils that shed light on a prehistoric polar ecosystem.
'Extremely Rare' Gold Medieval Artifact Found in Bowels of Castle
The gold item is thought to date from the 11th or 12th centuries and may have belonged to a member of a ruling dynasty.
Iceland Volcano Fed by Magma Flowing at Unprecedented, 'Ultra-Rapid' Speeds
The river of magma that triggered Iceland's recent volcanic eruptions appears to have set a new record.
Iceland Volcano Update as Webcams Show Lava Fountains Up to 260 Feet Tall
The new eruption marks the third time a volcano has erupted in the same region of Iceland in the past three months.
NASA Map Shows How Atmospheric River's Intense Rainfall Drenched LA
Los Angeles saw nearly half a year's worth of rainfall over just two days this week, leading to flash floods and mudslides.
Deadly Foodborne Bacteria Found To Hide From Sanitizers
The bacteria is the third leading cause of death among foodborne illnesses in the U.S.
Mystery of Mars' 'Burps' Could Aid Search for Life
Understanding the patterns of these emissions may help answer the long-standing question: "Is there life on Mars?"
Western US Seeing Extreme Weather 'Unprecedented' in 500 Years
Researchers say the past 20 years in the Western U.S. have been the hottest in over five centuries.
New US Dinosaur That Lived Just Before Mass Extinction Revealed
The name of the new species, which lived just over 66 million years ago, roughly translates to "Pharaoh's dawn chicken from hell".
'Medical Milestone' as Woman Gives Birth Using Her Mother's Womb
"Maira was once inside the uterus that is now inside her," gynecologist Francisco Carmona said.
Alcohol's Impact on Sleep Revealed in Nightcap Warning
Even a small drink can significantly impact our sleep cycle, scientists say.
Alzheimer's May Begin With Weird Vision Problems
The symptom was more reliable at predicting Alzheimer's disease than memory loss.
California's Largest Reservoir Sees Water Levels Continue To Swell
A deluge of rainfall in the western U.S. has seen Shasta Lake rise by nearly 10 feet in the last week alone.
Fusion Boost From Liquid Shield Brings Near-Unlimited Clean Energy Closer
The technology promises to support the development of smaller, less expensive fusion reactors in the future.
