Scientist stunned by disk in star's planet region: "I had never imagined"
"Our results show how the presence of water may influence the development of a planetary system," astronomer Stefano Facchini said.
Cow spotted with 4-foot python "hanging out" of its mouth
Rather than eating it, the cow may have simply been chewing on the snake to obtain nutrients it was missing out on.
Asteroid struck by NASA spacecraft might have healed itself
Rather than creating a crater, the collision caused the asteroid to reshape itself, thanks to its rubble-like ground.
Cosmic source of universe's bubble epoch revealed
The period when hydrogen became ionized across the cosmos may have been driven by dwarf galaxies, scientists have found.
Texas wildfire burning through 150 football fields a minute
Five wildfires are scorching the Texas Panhandle, the largest of which has reached over 500,000 acres in size.
Map shows America's 10 hardest-working cities
Washington D.C. was ranked as the highest-working city in the country, with San Francisco, Denver, and Austin also falling into the top ten.
Video of crocodile eating shark sparks warning
Locals have been advised never to feed crocodiles for fear they will associate humans with food. Similar rules are in place for alligators in the U.S.
Iceland volcano update: Magma nearing eruption levels again
"A new eruption could start with very little notice, less than 30 minutes," the Icelandic Meteorological Office said in a statement.
Forgotten princess' lost ancient gold ring discovered after 1,500 years
The ring displays an "impressive level of craftsmanship that is difficult to imitate today," said Kirstine Pommergaard of the Danish National Museum.
Map shows best 15 US states to see solar eclipse in 2024
The sun will be totally blocked from view in 12 states, while three others will see a partial eclipse.
Incredible moon video maps exact Apollo landing sites
The NASA map reveals the locations of each of the manned Apollo landings, all of which can be seen clustered near the moon's equator.
"Cannibal" star left with metal scar after swallowing its planet
"It is well known that some white dwarfs are cannibalizing pieces of their planetary systems," astronomer Stefano Bagnulo said.
New mystery fungi species spark disease warning
"These fungi may begin to produce many spores that disperse," researcher Josepa Gené said. "It is during this dispersion that they can interact with humans."
Astronomers discover three hidden moons in our solar system
Two new moons of Neptune, and one new moon of Uranus, have been discovered, taking each planet's total moon count to 16 and 28, respectively.
Viral video shows man spoon-feeding pet bear—"Only in Russia!"
The brown bear, named Savva, can be seen eating buckwheat porridge from a bowl, handed by its owner using a spoon.
New DVD-like disc holds more movies than you can see in a lifetime
Researchers from China have developed a new type of disc that can hold up to a petabyte of data, the equivalent of more than 220,000 regular DVD discs,
Endangered sawfish found dead with saw cut off—$20,000 reward for info
The sawfish that beached itself on the shore was found the next day with its saw-like rostrum cut from its body.
US biology textbooks promoting "misguided assumptions" on sex and gender
"It's an overly simplistic lay view that is at odds with the scientific consensus on sex and gender," a researcher said.
Healthier potato chips promised as "toxic" problem cracked
"It has the potential to affect every single bag of potato chips around the world," said plant geneticist Jiming Jiang.
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Migrating whales forced into danger's path in "wild west" Arctic
The whales are leaving feeding grounds 6 weeks later than they did in 2008 as a result of climate change.
Powerful solar flare causes radio blackout over western US
The X1.9-class solar flare was spat out from a magnetically active sunspot named AR3590, which also released an X1.7-class flare mere hours later.
History of math shaken up as fundamental point 150 years older than thought
The decimal point appears to have been first used in the 1440s, a century and a half earlier than initially assumed.
"Zombie" underground fires still burning in North America despite winter
These overwintering fires can burn all through the colder months, turning back into a full blaze during the spring and summer.
New species of "unique" prehistoric dolphin discovered
The ancient dolphin may have "scanned shallow waters to capture small prey in a basket of teeth," the researchers explain.
Your shots of unusual comet wanted to help keep Earth safe from sun
"We need lots of timed photos of the comet to build up a picture of its journey through our solar system," astronomer Sarah Watson said.
Scientists discover cause of nighttime urination
Nocturia can lead to loss of sleep, and therefore increase the risk of several health issues as a result.
Rare white alligator's stomach filled with coins tourists threw in US zoo
The 36-year-old leucistic alligator, named Thibodaux, had around 7 dollars worth of coins removed from his gut in an operation.
"Highly venomous" snake found hiding in toilet
The reptiles are one of the most commonly encountered snakes in Australia and were responsible for 16 percent of snakebites between 2005 and 2015.
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NASA images show where US East Coast is sinking
The sinking of land could exacerbate the effects of rising sea levels in many cities, threatening millions of people and homes.
Worlds at the far reaches of the solar system could support life
Eris and Makemake, two dwarf planets beyond Neptune, may be host to geothermal activity and therefore be more habitable than was once thought.