Senior dog owners making healthcare mistake
Dental problems, slowing down on walks, and stiffness can be attributed to a pet growing older, but more serious issues may be the cause.
Water bears' "incredible response" to radiation surprises scientists
"The tardigrades are doing something we hadn't expected," tardigrade researcher Bob Goldstein said.
Astronomers discover galaxy's largest stellar black hole "lurking nearby"
"This is the kind of discovery you make once in your research life," researcher Pasquale Panuzzo said.
Mystery of how Pluto got its heart finally "solved" by astrophysicists
The large heart-shaped region may have formed after a massive but slow-moving object collided with Pluto at a strange angle.
US map reveals hotspots of toxic "forever chemicals"
The chemicals are found in a wide range of household items and are linked to many health problems, such as increased cancer risk.
Scientists discover 50 new deep-sea species near Easter Island
The discoveries "have unveiled constitute a dramatic example of how little we know," researcher Javier Sellanes said.
Woman discovers "worm-like" parasite living in eye for two years
The tongue worm inhabits reptiles and grew beneath victim's eyelid after she ate crocodile meat.
California snowpack's "atypical" year revealed in NASA image
The snowpack hasn't been this close to its all-time average since 2010, making it an unusual year, especially after last year's record-breaking snowfall.
Curious bear forces closures at California ski resort
The bear is thought to have just come out of hibernation and is wandering around in search of food.
More women getting tubes tied after Roe v. Wade overturned
Huge rise in permanent contraceptive procedures after abortion rights were overturned, especially among women.
Wildfires on the West Coast may trigger hailstorms in the central US
"Wildfires in the western U.S, exert a far-reaching influence on atmospheric conditions," researcher Jiwen Fan said.
Archaeologists reveal rock art may depict people singing while high
Ancient carvings in Peru's Toro Muerto depicting dances and singing were possibly made by hallucinating artists.
Cat and dog flea treatments are polluting rivers
Large quantities of anti-flea treatments end up being washed away down the drain and ending up in rivers, where they can harm wildlife.
NASA says giraffe-sized asteroid to pass incredibly close to Earth today
2024 GJ2 will pass at only 4 percent of the distance between the Earth and Mars, making it a very close flyby.
How NASA astronauts are visiting Lunar Gateway station before it exists
The astronauts were both commanders of missions to the ISS, so they have crucial insight into what a space station needs.
Paleontologists may have solved 150-year-old bone mystery
"It seems highly probable that the fragments in question also belong to an ichthyosaur," researcher Marcello Perillo said.
Teen psychosis risk may be linked to computer and video game use
Using more video games and computers during teen years may increase the likelihood of having a psychotic experience by age 23.
Astronomers reveal Earth's "sad" fate when the sun dies
When planets and moons orbit a white dwarf, the star's gravity may rip them apart into tiny pieces, which may happen in Earth's far future.
Archaeologists think ancient South Americans may have kept foxes as pets
An extinct species of fox was found buried alongside more than 20 humans from over 1,500 years ago.
Debris from NASA asteroid collision may hit Mars
Huge chunks of an asteroid that NASA sent a spacecraft slamming into may one day collide with Mars, new research has found.
Solar eclipse's shadow caught passing over the US in NASA–NOAA video
The video shows the moon's shadow racing across the country during the 2024 total solar eclipse.
Dachshund, French Bulldog breeds suffer from "torture breeding"
"The ethical problem with dog breeding is we're not seriously entertaining the suffering we are creating in the world," researcher Mark Wells said.
Alexa thwarts monkey attack on toddler
The teenager told the Amazon device to play the sounds of dogs barking, scaring away the monkeys ransacking her home.
Freaky mass of gloop washes up on beach
The bizarre glob of slimy matter is thought to be a decomposing whale carcass.
Solar eclipse to see citizen scientists probe upper atmosphere
Ham radio operators around the U.S. will help scientists research how eclipses affect the Earth's ionosphere.
Solar eclipse impact on pets revealed
"It appears that dogs are more likely to react to the eclipse than cats," animal biologist Austin M. Garner told Newsweek.
Monkey bite gives man rare virus
Only 50 people caught this rare virus between 1932 and 2019, according to the CDC, 21 of whom died.
Mammal feared extinct spotted on remote farm
This creature "was thought to be extinct a couple of decades ago, so it's a really rare and threatened species," said Bush Heritage Australia's Nick Mogford.
Solar eclipse to be chased by NASA jet planes
"We don't know what we'll find, so it's extra exciting to be making these measurements," said Amir Caspi, a researcher.
Whales caught in rare mating ritual
"It was a spectacular display of massive power and grace, one of the great sights in nature," researcher Peter Gill said of the experience.