This distant and deadly planet smells like rotten eggs, scientists say
A planet 64 light-years from Earth was already known for deadly weather. Now scientists say the planet also smells like rotten eggs.
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Giant creature with fangs was around long before dinosaurs, research reveals
Scientists have revealed fossils of a giant salamander-like beast with sharp fangs that ruled waters before the first dinosaurs arrived.
Harmless asteroid to whiz past Earth today. Here's how to spot it
Called 2024 MK, the space rock will make its closest approach to Earth on Saturday.
Scientists investigate fish deaths in Florida
Scientists are racing to figure out what's causing strange behavior and even deaths among fish, including the endangered sawfish. The phenomenon started in the Florida Keys, but has been seen as far north as Tampa.
Rhino horns injected with radioactive material in bid to curb poaching
South Africa is home to a large majority of the world's rhinos and as such is a hot spot for poaching driven by demand from Asia.
Chimpanzees seek out medicinal plants to treat ailments, study finds
Scientists monitoring 51 chimpanzees saw sick or injured animals eating certain plant items that were not part of their normal diet.
European lynx species rebounds from brink of extinction
In 2001, there were only 62 mature Iberian lynx on the Iberian Peninsula.
Family's genes offer new clue to delaying Alzheimer's disease
Scientists studying a Colombian family plagued by early-in-life Alzheimer's have found a rare gene variant that seems to delay initial symptoms by about five years.
Scientists use drones, A.I. to track disease
Climate change means there's a growing risk of spreading tropical diseases like dengue, which has seen a massive rise in cases in recent years. To limit the spread of such illnesses, scientists are using technological advancements like drones and artificial intelligence.
"Once-in-a-lifetime" cosmic explosion is likely this summer, NASA says
A dramatic cosmic explosion is expected this summer. NASA says the event will be visible to even the naked eye.
