Scientists unravel the mystery of extreme waves
Ocean waves up to 30 meters that seemingly appear at random have long inspired legend and stumped scientists.
Now, researchers at the University of Sydney...
Scientists discover new pterosaur species in sub-Saharan Africa
With wings spanning nearly 16 feet, a new species of pterosaurs has been identified from the Atlantic coast of Angola.
The history of daylight saving time
The real history of daylight saving time is much more complex. It was first introduced in Germany in 1916 during World War I.
Early crust on Mars is more complex than thought
Early crust on Mars may be more complex than previously thought—and it may even be similar to our own planet’s original crust.
The Martian surface...
New Scottish fossil reveals the origins of lizards
A fossil discovery from Scotland has provided new information on the early evolution of lizards, during the time of the dinosaurs.
Do water bottles expire? What you need to know when the power goes out
Flashlights and candles aren’t the only things people should have on hand during natural disasters and storms. A food safety plan is a must.
What hurricanes and space storms have in common
Both storms — terrestrial and extrasolar — feature churning whirlpools of vapor.
People with certain genes were more likely to survive the Black Death, shows study
The Black Death was the single greatest mortality event in recorded history, killing up to 50% of the European population in less than five...
With storms threatening to intensify, should Floridians stay or should they go?
Scientists say Floridians will find it increasingly difficult to keep their feet dry as the effects of climate change cause sea levels to rise and tropical cyclones to become wetter.
Scientists find potential source of shock-darkened meteorites
Planetary scientists have identified a potential source of shock-darkened meteorites.
When the Chelyabinsk fireball exploded across Russian skies in 2013, it littered Earth with a...