Warning as gas stoves may kill 19,000 Americans each year
"If you own a gas or propane stove, you need to reduce pollutant exposures using ventilation," one researcher said.
How the venomous red head centipede could save lives
The centipedes contain numerous chemicals, including some that reduce inflammation and renal fibrosis.
One of Earth's rarest fish sees "remarkable" return from near-extinction
The Devil's Hole pupfish is critically endangered, with only a few hundred existing within a tiny cave in Death Valley.
Scientific tweak may fix Einstein theory "glitch"
"This new model might just be the first clue in a cosmic puzzle we are starting to solve across space and time," researcher Niayesh Afshordi said.
Earth's magnetic field 'near-collapse' boosted evolution, scientists think
The weakened magnetic field may have led to increased oxygen concentrations in our atmosphere and oceans, triggering an explosion of animal evolution.
New orangutan behavior observed for the first time
A male orangutan was spotted chewing up antibacterial and pain-relieving plants and applying the paste to a wound on his cheek.
Cosmic light show via Halley's Comet to fill skies this weekend
The annual Eta Aquarid meteor shower is due to peak this weekend, caused by the Earth passing through the debris trail of the famous Halley's Comet.
NASA Mars imagery captures auroras covering planet
The light shows can be seen across the entirety of Mars, due to our neighboring planet's lack of magnetic field.
Kill starfish now to save Great Barrier Reef—Scientists
These starfish can each munch over 100 square feet of coral every year, so culling them can help degrading reefs recover.
Scientists uncover secret behind lemurs' unique trick
The Madagascan primates have a highly unusual way of competing for territory, and now we know how they do it.
Titan sub may have imploded due to "micro-buckling"
"Its integrity may have been compromised by the damage to the material used for its hull that accumulated," said researcher Roberto Ballarini.
Scientists find "exciting" rare exoplanet in habitable zone of twin stars
"This planet is remarkable in many aspects," astrophysicist Nora Eisner said. "It's remarkable in its orbit, it's remarkable for being in the habitable zone."
Better Planet
American cities face mass termite invasion, scientists warn
"Our findings reveal that numerous invasive termite species could find suitable habitats in heavily urbanised and connected areas," the researchers wrote.
Scientists reveal the weird way astronauts could stay fit on the moon
Astronauts could exercise during lunar missions by running around the walls of a cylinder, like a motorbike around a "Wall of Death."
Saber-toothed tigers' skulls reveal how they grew their fangs
The skulls showed the saber tooth socket was occupied by two teeth, with the adult tooth slotted into the baby tooth.
Planet where it's sunny every day spotted 280 light-years away
The gas giant exoplanet WASP-43 b has a powerful 5,000 mph blowing around its equator, due to its close orbit with its star.
Scientists pinpoint world's deepest underwater sinkhole
The Taam Ja' Blue Hole off Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula has been discovered to be "the deepest-known blue hole globally," according to new research.
"Alarm bells" as scientists discover threat to birds
"Nestlings exposed to noise rather than song were slower to grow and showed more severe signs of cellular damage," said researcher Mylene Mariette.
Men are aiding hospital "superbugs" by leaving toilets dirty
"There is no doubt everyone could do with more education on hand hygiene," microbiologist Stephanie Dancer said.
Neuroscientists reveal secret of superagers' excellent memories
White matter, which connects different regions of the brain, appears to retain better structure in superagers than in older people with memory decline.
Psychologists debunk the "lazy stoner" stereotype
"Our data suggests that you can be hard-working, motivated and a chronic cannabis user at the same time," researcher Michael Inzlicht said.
"Planet Nine" hypothesis gets new boost
"I think it is very unlikely that P9 does not exist. There are currently no other explanations for the effects that we see," researcher Michael Brown said.
Snakes and lizards are locked in an epic evolutionary battle
"Most large varanids or monitor lizards that prey on venomous snakes have inherited neurotoxin resistance," researcher Bryan Fry said.
Study explores growing use of they/them pronouns
"Within the last decade, people have started to use 'they' as a personal pronoun," the researcher Jennifer E. Arnold said.
US map shows "hazard zones" for rising sea levels, tsunamis
"Sea level rises will create a profound shift in coastal flooding over the next 30 years," says NOAA.
Nightmarish "spider" phenomenon revealed in photos of Mars
The "spiders" are actually caused by frozen CO₂ melting into gas and bursting out from below the frozen surface of the Red Planet.
Man "staggered" as lost card found on Antarctic seafloor 2,400 miles away
The card remained with NIWA for eight more years after its discovery until they finally tracked McCaw down.
Dead dolphin discovered with bullets "lodged" in brain, spinal cord, heart
NOAA is offering a $20,000 reward for information regarding the dolphin's shooting, including the identity of anyone involved.
Chocolate warning as global supply under "real threat"
"Ghana has lost more than 254 million cacao trees in recent years," researcher Benito Chen-Charpentier explained.
Owls started hooting during the solar eclipse as if they were about to hunt
"Along the eclipse path, many people reported hearing barred owls spontaneously vocalizing as if it were dusk," researcher Andrew Farnsworth said.