Scientists Discovered

Suitcase with human remains inside discovered in New York City's East River

Human remains have been found in a suitcase that was drifting in the East River in New York City, police said.

ABC News - 2h

Want to Get Smarter? Scientists Just Discovered That Exercise Instantly Improves Memory, Recall, and Retention (If You Get the Timing Right)

Steep learning curve? Here’s why you’ll want to hit the gym after you leave the office.

Inc. - 7h

Hottest January on record mystifies climate scientists

EU monitor says global temperatures were 1.75C above preindustrial levels, extending run of unprecedented highs. A run of record-breaking global temperatures has continued, even with a La Niña ...

The Guardian - 7h

January Was Hottest January on Record, Scientists Report

Earth’s prolonged streak of abnormal heat continued into 2025 despite the arrival of La Niña ocean conditions, which typically bring cooler temperatures.

The New York Times - 14h

Trump nominates 'Sharpiegate' scientist to lead NOAA

President Donald Trump has nominated Neil Jacobs, an atmospheric scientist, to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

ABC News - 1d

Sydney man discovers ‘shock’ 102 red-bellied black snakes in garden

A man in the city’s west spotted six snakes in a mulch pile – but the number keeps increasing as females give birth to ‘baby after baby’. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news ...

The Guardian - 8h

Record January warmth puzzles climate scientists

January was expected to be cooler than the same month last year, but was 0.1C warmer, which experts are struggling to explain.

BBC News - 14h

Hottest January on record shocks scientists

Data adds to fears that climate change is accelerating, as La Niña phenomenon fails to cool global temperatures

Financial Times - 14h

Scientists hope these tiny froglets can save their species

London Zoo is celebrating the birth of 33 tiny endangered froglets after they traveled thousands of miles from the forests of southern Chile to London

ABC News - 2d

In NASA asteroid samples, scientists discover key building blocks of life

In samples NASA brought back from the asteroid Bennu, scientists have discovered of organic compounds, including key building blocks of life like amino acids.

NBC News - Jan. 29

Asteroid contains building blocks of life, say scientists

Bennu contains minerals and thousands of organic molecules, including the chemical components that make up DNA.

BBC News - Jan. 29

Scientists trial patch to mend failing hearts

The technology could give patients with advanced heart failure new hope, based on early trial results.

BBC News - Jan. 29

Bird Flu Enters a New Phase, Scientists Say

A pandemic is not inevitable, scientists say. But the outbreak has passed worrisome milestones in recent weeks, including cattle that may have been reinfected.

The New York Times - Jan. 29

The Citizen Scientists of Fukushima

Armed with measuring devices, groups of citizens are embracing science to monitor radioactive fallout — and regain control of lives upended by the 2011 meltdowns in Fukushima.

The New York Times - Jan. 29

66 million-year-old fish vomit discovered in Denmark

Experts say the discovery will help them understand what animals were eating during the Cretaceous period.

BBC News - Jan. 28

‘An unusual find’: 66m-year-old animal vomit discovered in Denmark

Experts say vomit, probably from a fish, is made up of sea lilies and is an important contribution to reconstructing past ecosystems. A piece of fossilised vomit, dating back to when dinosaurs ...

The Guardian - Jan. 28

66-million-year-old vomit fossil discovered in Denmark

Some discoveries are hard to stomach — literally.

NBC News - Jan. 27

Tina returner: why discovering lost songs, films and books is simply the best

Finding a forgotten track by the late singer goes to the heart of who we are, how we connect and the way we define ourselves. I ’ve been sitting here for the last few hours . Looking at you ...

The Guardian - Jan. 26

Scientists Recreate the Conditions That Sparked Complex Life

Evolution was fueled by endosymbiosis, cellular alliances in which one microbe makes a permanent home inside another. For the first time, biologists made it happen in the lab.

Wired - Jan. 26

Hope for Britain’s loneliest bat after second species member discovered

Greater mouse-eared bat was declared extinct in the UK but ecologists now believe population recovery is possible. For 21 long winters, Britain’s loneliest bat hibernated alone in a disused ...

The Guardian - Jan. 25

89 Years Ago, a Legendary Psychologist Discovered the Equation That Explains Human Behavior. It’s Still the Key to Lifelong Success

What you think is important, but what you do matters more. This simple formula describes the best way to change your behaviors—and your life.

Inc. - Jan. 23

Scientists Finally Make Heads of Giant Stingray Tails

The long structures seen in manta rays and their relatives function as an early warning system, rather than a defensive weapon.

The New York Times - Jan. 22

Skeleton of Bronze Age woman discovered in U.K.

The crouch position in which the woman's remains were found has been documented as early as 5500-4700 years ago.

CBS News - Jan. 21

Climate scientist: "There's no place that's safe"

Experts discuss the increased intensity we can expect from destructive weather events due to climate change, while an amateur meteorologist explains how he helped sound the alarm as wildfires ...

CBS News - Jan. 19

‘Discovered’ diaries of British socialite Unity Mitford reveal Hitler relationship

Diaries, believed to be genuine, chronicle 139 pre-war meetings between antisemitic aristocrat and Nazi leader. The diaries of an antisemitic British socialite who was obsessed with Adolf Hitler ...

The Guardian - Jan. 18

'One-in-a-billion' round egg discovered in Devon

Alison Greene says even Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, does not have a round egg.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Scientists Just Discovered This Specific Diet Improves Your Memory and Slows Brain Aging

You probably already knew the Mediterranean diet is good for your body. Recent studies suggest it’s great for your brain too.

Inc. - Jan. 13

Kane Re-Discovering "Showtime" Form Under New Coach

During the Red Wings ongoing winning streak, Detroit star Patrick Kane is back to the peak of his productivity beside Andrew Copp and Alex DeBrincat

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12

New Superconductive Materials Have Just Been Discovered

Three exotic new species of superconductivity were spotted last year, illustrating the myriad ways electrons can join together to form a frictionless quantum soup.

Wired - Jan. 12