Texas' ocelot wildcats more widespread than scientists thought
"This is the first time there's been confirmed evidence of an ocelot outside its range," expert Tom deMaar said.
Bats are going through a rare evolutionary phenomenon
"We may think of evolution as very slow process, but it can happen rapidly," researcher Tyrone Lavery said.
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Extracting pure gold from electrical trash just got easier
Using fibers, researchers can extract nearly 100 percent of gold from electronic waste, much more than previous methods.
NASA discovers glassy lava lake on Jupiter's moon
NASA's Juno mission has gathered data from Jupiter's third-largest moon Io, revealing details of a lake of lava on its surface.
"Shocking": NASA and Russian satellite crash closer than scientists thought
"Had the two satellites collided, we would have seen significant debris generation," NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy said.
Massive mystery explosion detected near galaxy's heart
"We suspected something very interesting was happening, but the data exceeded all our expectations," astrophysicist Barbara Catinella said.
Scientists puzzled by "rule of four" pattern found in most materials
A strange pattern has been discovered underlying the structures of most materials at the molecular level.
Sharks seen "adapting" to different environments for first time
"Sharks are adapting their movements and routines to suit their local environment, rather than behaving the same way everywhere," researcher Oliver Jewell said.
Ferret once thought extinct has been cloned
Noreen and Antonia are clones of a ferret who was captured in the 1980s after the feared-extinct species was rediscovered.
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Toxic chemicals in everyday products "enter the human body" via touch
Toxic PBDE chemicals were found to be absorbed into the skin from microplastics rapidly, with sweaty skin absorbing more than dry skin.
Venus is leaking carbon and oxygen—and scientists don't know why
"This is the first time that positively charged carbon ions have been observed escaping from Venus' atmosphere," researcher Lina Hadid said.
Space "sat-nav" maps routes between worlds
"Our new technique neatly reveals all possible routes a spacecraft could take from A to B," researcher Danny Owen said.
"Wildly different" shark that can live for centuries at risk
A mysterious species of shark that lives at depths of up to 6,000 feet is at risk of being overfished.
Paleontologists discover "exceptionally large" fossil snake
This snake's size makes it one of the largest snakes that ever lived, rivaling the size of the enormous Titanoboa.
Students may get lower grades based on their surnames
"It didn't occur to us until we looked at the data and realized that sequence makes a difference," researcher Jun Li said.
Once-in-a-lifetime "devil comet" to be brightest this weekend
12P/Pons-Brooks will be at its closest point to the sun on April 21, and may even be visible to the naked eye.
Baltimore bridge collapse aftermath revealed in satellite image
Images taken from space on April 14 by satellites show the destruction three weeks after the bridge collapsed.
How to watch Lyrids meteor shower light up the night sky this weekend
"The best time to see these is after midnight on a moonless night, with as little light pollution as possible," said astronomer Don Pollacco.
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.