Science

More in Science

Five-second rule put to the test: Scientist reveals how long is too long to eat off the floor

Chicago microbiologist Nicholas Aicher tested how the so-called "five-second rule" compared to longer and shorter-timed drops.

Salmon are swimming faster due to painkillers dumped into rivers: study

Wild salmon are swimming quicker due to painkillers and other drugs dumped in rivers and the sea, reveals new research.

This quick cheek test can tell you how well you're aging — we tested it out

"Many people that have written to us or I've talked to have used the test as inspiration to make really, really powerful life changes," said Adiv Johnson, head of scientific...

The face of humans' most influential ancestor, Lucy, gets a facelift: 'Like glimpsing a bridge to the distant past'

Three million years of human evolution began with this face.

'Well-preserved' baby mammoth dating back to Ice Age dissected by scientists: photos

Stunning pictures show a female baby mammoth, dating back over 130,000 years, recently being dissected by Russian scientists.

New clues in Noah's Ark landing site mystery — as experts double down on solving biblical puzzle

Dig this possible ark-aeological breakthrough.

'Rare' lost tomb of Roman gladiator found 2,000 years later in 'extraordinary' discovery: scientists

The findings offer a "rare and touching testimony to the memory of these fighters in the society of the era."

Archaeologists discover proof of Bible verse at holiest site in Christianity -- and promise 'many surprises' still remain

Proof of an ancient garden, consistent with biblical scripture, has emerged at the holiest site in Christianity — and an archaeologist says "many surprises" from the site are in the...

Only children have better mental health and 'life satisfaction' than kids with sibs: study

Only children are smarter, happier and more creative than those who grew up with siblings, according to a new study.

Rescued astronauts reveal failures on the Boeing Starliner were far dire than originally reported

The seasoned astronauts were left floating in space after four thrusters caused the capsule to lose all control.

'World's smallest pacemaker' is implanted with a syringe and dissolves when it's no longer needed

Developed by engineers from Northwestern University, the pacemaker is the size of a grain of rice and could help save babies born with heart defects.

Toddler finds ornate 3,800-year-old artifact with a 'grand' biblical connection

Daphna Ben-Tor, a specialist in ancient amulets and seals, later verified that it was a Canaanite scarab dating back to the Middle Bronze Age.

Earth dodges massive solar storm, with space experts watching for more activity

Solar flares are classified based on their strength and fall into five designated categories: A, B, C, M and X. An X-class solar flare is the most intense type of...

Scientist discovers 'legless, headless wonder' older than the dinosaurs in South Africa — and names it after her mother

The "legless, headless wonder" was named Keurbos susanae, or Sue for short, after its discoverer's mother.

Long Island 'tunnel of love' gives frogs a safe place to hop to it ahead of mating season

The frogs have a new place to hop -- in the sack.

Men love boobs — but why? Scientists attempt to answer age-old question: 'What we can say is breasts are sexy'

Gentlemen prefer boobs: After years of speculation, Polish scientists have finally closed the book on one of the preeminent questions of our time.

Fossils of weird dinosaur that wielded 'big, sharp and nasty' claws unearthed during construction project

The dinosaur, named Duonychus tsogtbaatari, measured about 10 feet (3 meters) long, weighed approximately 575 pounds (260 kg) and lived roughly 90 to 95 million years ago during the Cretaceous Period.