NASA Monitoring 39-Foot Asteroid Nearing Earth
"Asteroids are 'bits of a planet that didn't happen' that orbit the sun between Mars and Jupiter in the main asteroid belt," astronomer Jay Tate said.
TECHNOLOGY
Robot Bird Can Walk, Hop and Jump for Take-Off
A robot bird that can walk, hop, leap and jump for take-off into flight has been designed in an engineering breakthrough that could transform future airflight
Weekly Pint of Beer May Help Stave Off Arthritis, Study Claims
Drinking a weekly pint of beer has been linked to a lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis, a debilitating condition that causes pain, swelling and stiffness.
Iceland Volcano Update: Crater Collapse Could Change Lava's Direction
The erupting crater may soon collapse, and "if this happens, lava could change direction," the Icelandic Meteorological Office said.
Girl, 12, Discovers 3,500-Year-Old Ancient Egyptian Amulet: 'Exciting'
"I showed it to my mother, and she said it was just an ordinary stone or a bead," the girl said, describing the moments after her find.
Ultra-Processed Food May Be Damaging Your Muscles
Eating more highly processed food may increase the fat content in muscles and the risk of conditions such as arthritis.
Impact of Massive Asteroid That Hit the US Revealed
Research shows that some of Earth's largest asteroid impacts, despite their destruction, had minimal long-term climate effects.
Century-Old Fish Mystery Solved With Market Find in Vietnam
A new fish species has been hiding in plain sight at markets across Asia. Now, scientists have finally identified it.
NASA Images Show Antarctica Getting Greener As Ice Melts
"We expected to see some greening, but I don't think we were expecting it on the scale that we reported here," researcher Tom Roland said.
Oceans on Venus May Never Have Existed
"It is hard to imagine Venus ever having supported Earth-like life, which requires liquid water," researcher Tereza Constantinou said.
What Is Thundersnow? Understanding the Rare Phenomenon Hitting the US
A lake-effect snow event has blanketed parts of the Northeast with several feet of snow, accompanied by the rare spectacle of thundersnow in some areas.
Mysterious Dark Matter May Predate Big Bang
Dark matter, which makes up 80 percent of all matter in the universe, may have formed in the very short time before the big bang.
NASA Tracking 'Potentially Hazardous' Empire-StateâSized Asteroids Incoming
The asteroids, named 447755 (2007 JX2) and (2020 XR), are each estimated to be roughly between 900 feet and 2,100 feet across.
Rarest Whale Mysteries To Be Uncovered in 'Unbelievable' Study
Scientists met today to dissect the world's seventh known male spade-toothed whale, which washed up near a fishing village in New Zealand.
Yellowstone-Style Hot Springs May Have Sparked Life on Earth
A study suggests ancient hot springs, like Yellowstone's, may have supported reactions crucial for the birth of life on our planet.
