Is this Stonehenge's Hidden Purpose?
A study sheds light on the mysterious purpose of the iconic Neolithic monument, whose construction began about 5,000 years ago.
TECHNOLOGY
World's First Nuclear Fusion Power Plant Being Built in Virginia
A company aims to bring a nuclear fusion plant online in the early 2030s, but the path to this breakthrough is anything but easy.
Is Bird Flu a Potential Pandemic? Dangers of the Outbreak Explained
As California declares a state of emergency over bird flu, here is what scientists are saying about the dangers of the virus.
Mastodon Bones Found in New York Resident's Backyard
"This discovery is a testament to the rich paleontological history of New York," New York State Museum's Robert Feranec said.
Map Shows US Cities Where Thousands Have No Running Water
More than 20,000 residents do not have access to running water in five of the top 15 biggest cities, a study revealed.
NASA Reveals Best ISS Science Images of 2024
Peer into the fascinating work astronauts carried out on the International Space Station as it zips across the sky.
Mysterious 'Alien Plant' Revealed to Belong to Extinct Family
A 47-million-year-old fossil found in Utah has shed new light on a "strange" prehistoric plant species.
China Unveils $300M Neutrino Detector to Unlock Universe's Secrets
The cutting-edge space project began construction in 2015.
Bird Flu: Scientist Says 'Take Precautions' After First Severe Case Report
The first severe human case of bird flu in the U.S. has been confirmed by the CDC, bringing the total number of human cases to 61.
Blueprint for Possible Alien Survival on Mars Found Underground
Discovery of diverse microbial life deep below Earth's surface offers clues to how life could survive on Mars and beyond.
NASA Images Reveal 'Cloud Streets' Over Great Lakes
Heavy bands of lake effect snow have battered the Northeast in recent weeks, and it was seen in spectacular detail from space.
Christmas Lights At Risk From Horned Deer, Colorado Warned
"Our wildlife officers respond to calls every year of deer stuck in various netting and holiday decorations," CPW's Adrian Archuleta said.
China's Quest for Supremacy Moves into Space
A new observatory rising in Chile adds to China's extensive Latin American space network that is boosting its goal of civilian and military control in the skies
The World's Largest Iceberg Is Moving Again
"It's exciting to see A23a on the move again after periods of being stuck," oceanographer Andrew Meijers said.
'Dog-Like' Fossil Discovery May Be Oldest Known Saber-Toothed Animal
The prehistoric creature is thought to have lived around 280-270 million years ago and was likely a "top predator" in its day.
