Fentanyl Detected in Gulf of Mexico Dolphins
Of 89 dolphins tested in the Gulf of Mexico, 30 contained some form of pharmaceuticalâand 18 had fentanyl in their blubber.
TECHNOLOGY
Hubble Captures Monster Black Hole That May Be Gobbling Galaxies
The telescope has offered an unprecedented view of a supermassive black hole at the center of a quasar as it munches material in space.
Lost Undeciphered Ancient Language Discovered on Tablet in Georgia
The book-sized tablet, discovered in Georgia and made of volcanic rock, features dozens of signs from a previously unknown script.
Map Shows Drought on Rise Across US
As of December 3, 36.5 percent of the land area of the U.S., including Puerto Rico, was affected by drought, up from last week.
Historic Images Show Strongest Bay Area Earthquakes From 1906 To Today
San Francisco recorded another powerful earthquake Thursday, adding to an already decent history of similarly strong quakes in the area.
Mutation in H5N1 Bird Flu Could Trigger Pandemic in Humans
A single mutation in the virus currently infecting poultry and dairy farms across the U.S. could help the it spread among humans.
Drinking Coffee Daily May Add Two Years to Your Life
Drinking coffee every day could add almost two years to your life expectancy and make your old age healthier, according to a recent review.
World's First Diamond Battery Could Last Thousands of Years
"Diamond batteries offer a safe, sustainable way to provide continuous microwatt levels of power," a researcher said.
Man 'Leapt Onto' Polar Bear to Save Wife
"The bear then attacked the male, causing serious but non-life-threatening injuries to his arm and legs," police said.
Night Sky: What to Look for in December 2024, Including Geminid Meteor Shower
The Geminid meteor shower is due to peak on December 13, but there's plenty of other celestial sights to feast your eyes on during the festive season.
Chocolate May Cut Common Disease Risk, Nutrition Scientists Claim
Eating chocolate, especially dark, was associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, in a Harvard study published on Wednesday.
Ancient Barbarians Took Drugs Before Battle, Spoons Suggest
The practice is suggested by small, spoon-like objects that have been found at various sites in Europe, according to researchers.
Emoji Use Reveals How Emotionally Intelligent You Are
Researchers also found that how much people use emoji is associated with the kinds of relationships we form.
Asteroid Nearly Hits Earth in Siberian Fireball
This asteroid, named 2024 XA1, is only the 11th object we have ever managed to detect before it entered our planet's atmosphere.
NASA Reveals Jupiter Comets May Have Brought Water to Earth
Scientists have revived the theory that short-period comets could have played a crucial role in filling Earth's oceans with water.
