Traditional Chinese medicine proves effective in modern clinical trial
The medicine is made from from various plants and animals, including such ingredients as scorpion and leech extracts.
Scientists observe never-before-seen green glow in Mars night sky
The green glow is mainly located at altitudes of more than two-dozen miles high in the Red Planet's polar regions.
Giant 200,000-year-old stone hand ax discovered in desert—"Amazing"
The tool may well be one of the largest prehistoric hand axes ever discovered, according to researchers.
Archaeologists discover pyramid built more than 3,000 years ago
The pyramid structure, which consists of step-like layers, served as the burial site for an elite individual.
"Overlooked" dinosaur kept in US museum is way more amazing than we thought
The dinosaur lived in North America before the mass extinction event around 66 million years ago alongside T. rex and Triceratops.
Viking bracelet made 1,000 years ago found in farmer's field—"Real shock"
Metal detectorist Jørgen Strande said he was "totally surprised" by the find, which may have been used as currency during the Viking era.
Ancient Egypt's baboon mummies' mystery finally solved
In ancient Egypt, baboons—like many other animals—were mummified as offerings to the gods after their deaths.
New species of butterfly "stained with fire" found in cloud-covered forests
The flame-colored butterfly was first observed high up in the Andes Mountains at an altitude of around 10,000 feet.
Fishermen catch huge blue marlin weighing over 1,000lbs in Gulf of Mexico
It required seven people aboard two separate boats to haul in the giant blue marlin, which is a potentially record-breaking catch.
Ancient Egyptian tomb discovered with magic spells against snake bites
The "richly decorated" tomb belongs to a royal scribe who lived around 2,500 years ago during a turbulent period in ancient Egyptian history.
Colombia goes to war with Pablo Escobar's hippos
The notorious drug lord smuggled four hippos into the country to keep at his luxurious country estate. Now their descendants are considered an invasive species.
Large flying reptile that ruled the sky 100 million years ago found by lake
The prehistoric creature belongs to a family of reptiles that includes the largest flying animals that ever lived.
War in Europe began way before we thought, ancient discovery reveals
Researchers analyzed more than 300 sets of human remains from a mass burial site dating back to around 5,000 years, finding an earlier origin for war in Europe.
Archaeologists discover ancient "cult" circular structure in jungle
The structure dates to the period 1000-1200 A.D. and could be linked to the cult of a serpent deity that was prominent in Maya mythology.
Archaeologists open tomb untouched for 2,600 years
Researchers found a rich collection of artifacts, including pottery, ancient wine vessels, ornamental accessories and iron and bronze objects.
Super-deep diamonds reveal secrets of ancient supercontinent
A study of diamonds has shed new light on the history of the supercontinent Gondwana, believed to have formed between 800 million and 550 million years ago.
Archaeologists discover 7,000-year-old knives made from tiger shark teeth
The ancient shark tooth blades were most likely used in warfare, or for ritual purposes, according to the researchers.
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Santa Ana wind maps show peak gust forecasts
The strong winds combined with dry vegetation and low relative humidities are producing conditions that present a "critical" fire risk in parts of California.
"Smart glasses" developed that can help blind people recognize objects
The new smart glasses employ "acoustic touch" technology inspired by echolocation, a skill bats and other animals use to navigate their environment.
New species of croc-like creature from 250 million years ago discovered
This prehistoric reptile species lived on the supercontinent Pangaea following the worst mass extinction event in Earth's history.
Lost continent Argoland discovered hidden beneath jungles
Researchers think the proposed continent broke off from Australia and drifted to the northwest, ending up where the islands of Southeast Asia are today.
Ancient Celtic village with human remains and Roman settlement discovered
The village is thought to be around 2,300 years old and may have housed around 500 people—a large number for the time.
Young chimps and human babies share vocal skill that is key to language
A study of vocal development in young chimpanzees has shed new light on the mysterious origins of human language.
"Sensational" hoard of Bronze Age jewelry from 3,500 years ago discovered
The hoard contains "very rare" finds, including bronze and gold artifacts, amber beads, a crystal, an ammonite shell and a fossilized shark tooth.
Astronomers detect mysterious space signal from 8 billion light-years away
The incredibly powerful signal is the most ancient and distant fast radio burst discovered in the universe to date, according to researchers.
Scroll reveals ancient Egyptians' venomous snake problem
A study of an ancient manuscript containing details of various snakes has revealed that the country had more venomous serpents than previously thought.
New dragon lizard species with "invisibility" camouflage discovered
The unique and elusive lizard's camouflage renders it "almost invisible" in its rocky home.
"Last crocodile in Europe" unearthed 4 million years after it vanished
Researchers have uncovered more than 500 fossils of ancient animals large and small at a site in Spain, including the remains of a crocodile.
Ancient Egyptian cemetery found with high priest daughter's colorful coffin
Archaeologists have found hundreds of artifacts at the cemetery, including wooden coffins containing mummies and an almost 50 foot long papyrus scroll.
Ancient "grenades" discovered along Great Wall of China
Archaeologists discovered the remains of a building along the Great Wall that they believe served as a storehouse for weapons.