Look up this month as Mars and Venus appear to come together
Mars and Venus will appear to merge in the night sky, though unfortunately, this won't be visible from much of the U.S.
Physicists reveal how "kilonova" explosion could end life on Earth
"Ionizing radiation from these sources can be dangerous for life on Earth-like planets," the researchers wrote in the paper.
New jellyfish species discovered may have an arsenal of unique venoms
The new jellyfish has a bright red cross in the center of its body, leading to it being named the St. George's Cross Medusa.
First-ever moondust-grown chickpeas game changer for astronauts
"Food sustainability is one of the most significant barriers to long-term space travel," the researchers wrote in the paper.
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First ever "hurricane-force wind" warning issued for Bay Area
The atmospheric river is also causing heavy rainfall across the state.
NASA's Webb Telescope finds unusual galaxy "not really expected to exist"
A new dwarf galaxy has been spotted in the depths of space, but unusually for a galaxy of its type, appears to not be producing any new stars.
Zombie deer disease spreading in North America amid fear of jump to humans
Chronic wasting is a deadly prion disease that is slowly spreading across wildlife in U.S. states and Canadian provinces.
Five new alien-faced species of millipede revealed in "remarkable" find
One of the new millipede species belongs to a whole new genus of the critters that had never been discovered before.
Mystery as hundreds of paralyzed parrots drop from the sky
The rainbow lorikeets are afflicted with a mysterious condition known as lorikeet paralysis syndrome, the cause of which is unknown.
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How atmospheric river will boost California's snowpack
California's snowpack is at only 58 percent of the average, while this time last year it was at 214 percent.
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"Doomsday Glacier" search vehicle disappears in Antarctica
The Thwaites glacier contains so much frozen water that if it melted entirely, it would trigger several feet of sea level rise across the globe.
Active skincare ingredients are harming tweens
"These ingredients can do damage, irritate the skin and cause the reverse effects they are hoping to achieve," dermatology professor Carol Cheng said.
NASA says Empire State Building-sized asteroid to pass Earth Friday
The asteroid, named 2008 OS7, will fly by the Earth faster than a speeding bullet, with a velocity of around 40,700 mph.
Man cuts off arm to escape caged bear attack
A Swiss tourist had stuck his arm inside the black bear's cage at a wildlife sanctuary to feed it when it bit into his arm.
Snake catcher dies after highly venomous Cape cobra bite
Rico Pentz, 39, died after being bitten by a Cape cobra, one of the most venomous snakes in Africa.
Wild elephant attack leaves man dead
Elephant-human conflict is increasing in countries such as India due to the animals losing their habitats.
Astronomers discover hidden black holes tearing stars to shreds
Tidal disruption events, which are when black holes tear apart stars, are found in many more galaxies than was first thought.
Scientists warn ground below Icelandic town could collapse after volcano
"The risk from crack movements is now estimated to be considerable," the Icelandic Met Office said in a statement.
First-ever image of a newborn great white shark revealed
"No one has ever been able to pinpoint where they are born, nor has anyone seen a newborn baby shark alive," filmmaker Carlos Gauna said.
Star movements have "deep repercussions" for understanding of Milky Way
"There is something fishy going on somewhere, and it's really exciting to figure out where that is," astrophysicist Lina Necib said.
Playing a musical instrument keeps your brain in tune as you age
"Being musical could be a way of harnessing the brain's agility and resilience, known as cognitive reserve," researcher Anne Corbett said.
Scientists find way to help immune system "cool off" cancer cells
"The protein prevents the cancer cells from becoming more aggressive and spreading," researcher Abhimanu Pandey said.
The moon is shrinking—and it could affect future NASA missions
Faults formed by the shrinking surface may lead to powerful moonquakes that could trigger landslides and threaten lunar missions.
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Seattle's salmon death problem may be step nearer a solution
New permeable pavements may retain toxic chemicals shed from car tires, preventing them from leaking into streams where coho salmon spawn.
Scientists warn chemicals in baby products may cause premature birth
"These chemicals may be silently seeding lasting challenges for the health of the next generation," scientist Jiwon Oh said.
People who don't understand pregnancy more likely to oppose abortion
"People who had a better understanding of pregnancy were more opposed to legislation restricting access to abortion," researcher Steven Greene said.
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Eastern US getting more extreme winter weather from atmospheric rivers
In the past 40 years, natural phenomena of atmospheric rivers have become more common in the U.S. East due to jet stream changes.
"Medical milestone" as woman gives birth using her mother's womb
"Maira was once inside the uterus that is now inside her," gynecologist Francisco Carmona said.
New species of snake found hiding in cloud forests
The new snake species is found on the slopes of the Ecuadorian Andes, between 1,600 and 13,000 feet above sea level.
Skin lightening warning as cream turns woman's face bluish-brown
A condition called exogenous ochronosis can cause skin to turn a blueish hue after long-term use of skin-bleaching agent hydroquinone.