Satellite image shows "absolutely devastating" path of Tobago oil spill
The oil spill has traveled over 150 miles west of the island of Tobago in the days since a barge wrecked on a reef and began leaking oil into the ocean.
"Disturbing" porpoise beheading triggers investigation
The porpoise was found washed up on a beach with its head missing, with a "bloody saw" being present in a garbage can nearby.
Bear colony at Colorado landfill creates impossible problem
Bears near the garbage dump have raised several generations of cubs, all of whom rely on the trash for high-calorie human food.
NASA images show how Death Valley lake was refilled by atmospheric river
A lake that formed in 2023 on a Death Valley salt flat after Hurricane Hilary has refilled again from atmospheric river rainfall.
Atlantic Ocean may "soon" start to close
A subduction zone near Gibraltar may move into the Atlantic, creating an "Atlantic ring of fire" before the ocean begins to close.
Renowned lizard fossil exposed as forgery
The black parts of the fossil, previously thought to be preserved soft tissues, have turned out actually to be black paint.
Why sugar-free gum gives you gas
Scientists have found that Clostridia bacteria in the gut digest the sorbitol in sugar-free gum, so anything that disrupts these bacteria can lead to gas.
NASA finds new clue into origin of mysterious deep space signals
"We've unquestionably observed something important for our understanding of fast radio bursts," astrophysicist George Younes said.
Cold water thrown on hope of life in ocean of Saturn's icy moon Titan
"We now need to be a little less optimistic when searching for extraterrestrial lifeforms within our own solar system," astrobiologist Catherine Neish said.
Ancient animal lovers found buried alongside their dogs
The dogs and horses found buried next to human skeletons may have been pets, or could have been buried for religious or other symbolic reasons.
Dog walker's bone find leads to near-complete fossil titanosaur skeleton
The dinosaur is a 70-million-year-old titanosaur, which was one of the largest groups of dinosaurs, and included brachiosaurus and diplodocus.
Animal scientists thought was extinct in area spotted on camera
"In this part of Australia they have been regionally extinct for quite a long time," ecologist Michelle Hall said. "So that was a very exciting sighting."
Solar radiation storm causing massive enduring radio blackout
A solar flare has triggered an event where protons slam into the ionosphere at the poles and ionize it, causing radio blackouts.
This spider looks like an ant. Can you tell the difference?
Spiders can adapt to look like ants just as well as other insects can, researchers found.
Alaskapox death means virus "more geographically widespread" than thought
A man who died from the virus was only the seventh ever recorded human case of the infection.
NASA data detects water on asteroids for the first time ever
"Of particular interest is the distribution of water on asteroids, because that can shed light on how water was delivered to Earth," researcher Anicia Arredondo said.
Snake bites researcher, leading to discovery of five new viper species
"The need to protect eyelash vipers is critical, since unlike other snakes, they cannot survive without adequate canopy cover," said expert Alejandro Arteaga.
Endangered whale's autopsy reveals possible cause of death
The North Atlantic right whale, one of a population of less than 400, was found dead on a Massachusetts beach with rope tangled around its tail.
Scientists break mystery that might solve murders
A set of microbes was present on a number of dead bodies as they decomposed, possibly allowing for a more accurate time of death.
Iceland volcano update: River of lava seen from space
The orange glow of lava pumping out of a fissure in the ground during the most recent Icelandic eruption was captured on Thursday.
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Scientists discover "fascinating" worm that can replace pesticides
"A parasite that poops out pathogenic stuff to help kill its host," researcher Adler Dillman said. "It essentially liquefies the insect."
Iceland volcano fed by magma flowing at unprecedented, "ultra-rapid" speeds
The river of magma that triggered Iceland's recent volcanic eruptions appears to have set a new record.
Iceland volcano update as webcams show lava fountains up to 260 feet tall
The new eruption marks the third time a volcano has erupted in the same region of Iceland in the past three months.
NASA map shows how atmospheric river's intense rainfall drenched LA
Los Angeles saw nearly half a year's worth of rainfall over just two days this week, leading to flash floods and mudslides.
Scientists may have found way for EVs to go further on one charge
The use of a special gel in batteries could increase the distance EVs can travel without recharging by nearly 200 miles.
"Uncommon" minerals could reveal secrets of the moon's past
The 3.8 pounds of moondust flown back by China's Chang'e-5 in 2020 marked the first lunar sample brought home since the 1970s.
Paleontologists reveal prehistoric shark's teeth had their own tiny fangs
The newly discovered shark lived in the Paleocene period, approximately 65 million years ago.
Saturn's "Death Star" moon might be hiding a secret ocean
"The ocean is likely to be less than 25 million years old and still evolving," researchers said.
Snake attack victim dies hours after giving birth
Carpet vipers are one of the most venomous snakes in Africa, with their bites having a 10 to 20 percent mortality rate if untreated.
Satellite megaconstellations may trigger brighter Northern Lights
"More than 500,000 satellites are expected in decades ahead, primarily to build internet megaconstellations," physics graduate student Sierra Solter said.