Asteroid That Eradicated Dinosaurs Not A Oneoff Say Scientists
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America eradicates a pesky insect and an NBA team’s personal foul: The weekly news quiz
A TV favorite is returning to screens, a celestial object is even older than once thought, and an NBA franchise had to apologize to a young fan after an embarrassing gaffe.NBC News - 17h -
Discovery of "tipped over" black hole surprises NASA scientists
New analysis techniques and decades-old research helped NASA scientists identify an unusual black hole in a distant galaxy.CBS News - 2d -
Scientists Tracked 1,000 Kids for 40 Years. This Was the No. 1 Predictor of Financial Success
One of the longest-running studies of child development ever couldn’t be clearer: if you want to raise happy, successful kids, focus on this.Inc. - 2d -
Two-inch long ‘murder hornets’ eradicated from US, agriculture department says
World’s largest hornet, which killed 42 people in China in 2013, has been wiped out in US five years after first being spotted. The world’s largest hornet, an invasive breed nicknamed the “murder ...The Guardian - 3d -
'Murder hornet' eradicated from the U.S., officials announce
So-called murder hornets have been eradicated from the United States, officials announced Wednesday, five years after the invasive species was first identified in Washington state.NBC News - 3d -
‘Murder Hornet’ Has Been Eradicated From the U.S., Officials Say
The hornet was discovered in a corner of Washington State. Five years later, a massive mobilization has eliminated the invasive species, at least for now.The New York Times - 3d -
"Murder hornets" eradicated in the U.S., agriculture officials say
Giant hornets, dubbed "murder hornets," have been eradicated in the U.S., five years after the invasive species was first detected in Washington state.CBS News - 3d -
'Murder hornet' eradicated from US, officials declare
The so-called "murder hornet" has been eradicated from the U.S., five years after the invasive species was first discovered in Washington state, officials declared.ABC News - 3d -
Scientists find 'forever chemicals' lurking in certain smartwatch wristbands
Certain pricier styles of smartwatch wristband may not just be helping Americans stay fit — they may be exposing unsuspecting wearers to a hefty dose of "forever chemicals," a new study has found. ...The Hill - 3d -
Our Martian heritage must be preserved, say leading scientists
Academics agree that by protecting robotic vehicles and landing sites we will help archaeologists of the future. Just as the outline of an iron-age hut or remains of a Roman sword cause excitement ...The Guardian - 5d -
A new IPO offers shares in something completely different: dinosaur bones
The market for rare dino skeletons has been heating up. Just ask hedge-fund billionaire Ken Griffin, who acquired one for $44.6 million.MarketWatch - Dec. 14 -
Scientists suspect specimen of world's rarest whale died from head injuries
Scientists suspect the first complete specimen ever recorded of the world’s rarest whale died from head injuriesABC News - Dec. 13 -
New Zealand scientists suspect specimen of world's rarest whale died from head injuries
Scientists suspect the first complete specimen ever recorded of the world’s rarest whale died from head injuriesABC News - Dec. 13 -
A ‘Second Tree of Life’ Could Wreak Havoc, Scientists Warn
Research on so-called mirror cells, which defy fundamental properties of living organisms, should be prohibited as too dangerous, biologists said.The New York Times - Dec. 13 -
Scientists find 'forever chemical' byproduct in mineral water across Europe
An extremely persistent and highly mobile "forever chemical" byproduct is contaminating many mineral water brands sold across Europe, researchers have found. Evaluating the contents of 19 brands ...The Hill - Dec. 12 -
‘Unprecedented risk’ to life on Earth: Scientists call for halt on ‘mirror life’ microbe research
Experts warn that mirror bacteria, constructed from mirror images of molecules found in nature, could put humans, animals and plants at risk of lethal infections. World-leading scientists have ...The Guardian - Dec. 12 -
Dinosaur skeletons fetch £12.4m at auction
The skeletons - two Allosaurus and one Stegosaurus - date back approximately 150 million years.BBC News - Dec. 12 -
Is it clouds, shipping or a volcano? Scientists present potential reasons for record heat
Climate researchers share theories behind apparent surge, though none have a full understanding yet of what has happened. Scientists are still puzzling over the reasons behind a streak of ...The Guardian - Dec. 12 -
Scientists Just Discovered How Your Personality Affects Your Income
A massive new study links higher levels of certain personality traits with higher incomes (and yes, you can do something about it).Inc. - Dec. 12 -
WATCH: Jurassic dinosaur skeletons expected to sell for millions at auction
Three dinosaur skeletons from the Jurassic period will go under the hammer in London, with auction estimates in the millions.ABC News - Dec. 11 -
Unusual scales on crocodile heads due to skin growth rate, scientists say
Researchers find that varying stiffness and speeds at which skin grows lead to ‘mechanical’ formation of inward folds. It sounds like a conundrum that Rudyard Kipling would have explored in his ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
Whale stuns scientists by going to record-breaking lengths in search of a breeding ground
A humpback whale has stunned scientists with a journey that spanned three oceans and more than 8,000 miles, setting the record for the longest known migration between breeding grounds.NBC News - Dec. 11 -
Publisher reviews national IQ research by British ‘race scientist’ Richard Lynn
Elsevier investigates journals by scientist who created discredited rankings of countries’ intelligence. A leading academic publisher is reviewing its decision to publish research papers by the ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
Cotton-and-squid-bone sponge can soak up 99.9% of microplastics, scientists say
Filter performs well in removing plastic pollution from water and Chinese researchers say it appears to be scalable. A sponge made of cotton and squid bone that has absorbed about 99.9% of ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
The Plight of the Palestinian Scientist
Four Palestinian researchers describe how conflict in Gaza and the West Bank has hindered their careers in science and medicine.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Christie’s has brought the dinosaur auction show to London
Scientists have been priced out by billionaires in the global market for prehistoric fossilsFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
EU should ban space mirrors and other solar geoengineering, warn scientists
European Commission scientific advisers say technology to offset global heating could wreak havoc on weather. Europe should ban space mirrors, cloud whitening and other untested tools being touted ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Apex the $45M stegosaurus on display in NYC. Here's what scientists hope to learn
The most expensive dinosaur fossil ever discovered will be on view in New York starting this weekendABC News - Dec. 6 -
Saving ‘old and wise’ animals vital for species’ survival, say scientists
Hunting bigger, more experienced animals eradicates memories and knowledge crucial to group survival, research suggests. It’s not just humans who get wiser as they age – animals do too, according ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
How citizen scientists are uncovering the secret lives of blue whales
A thrifty study uncovers a wealth of data about one of the world's largest and most elusive species.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
World’s Priciest Dinosaur Fossil Comes to Museum of Natural History
The billionaire Kenneth C. Griffin, who bought the stegosaurus fossil for $44.6 million, is lending it to the American Museum of Natural History in New York for four years.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
USGS scientists discuss 7.0 magnitude California earthquake
Scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey held a news conference Thursday after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California. The quake initially triggered a tsunami ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Scientists close to solving mystery of how universe's giant galaxies formed
‘Cosmic collisions’ 12bn years ago could be key to understanding formation, say researchers. Galaxies crashing together 12bn years ago could have caused the universe’s biggest galaxies to form, ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Small asteroid explodes in Earth's atmosphere
A small asteroid neared the Earth's atmosphere before exploding. Derrick Pitts, the Franklin Institute's chief astronomer and planetarium director, joins CBS News with more on the phenomenon.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Killer whale spotted balancing a salmon on its head, intriguing scientists and orca watchers
A killer whale was spotted balancing a salmon on its head. It’s not clear what the behavior means, but orcas were observed doing the same thing in the 1980s.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Asteroid to make “close pass” near Earth next month
Yahoo News - Dec. 4 -
Scientists Just Discovered Seeing Instagram Images of Junk Food Not Only Increases Craving, But Also Spoils Your Mood
The takeaway of these findings can extend to many other aspects of your life, including starting and running a business.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Asteroid on 'collision course' with Earth burns up above far northeastern Russia
A small asteroid sped toward Earth before it burned out above far northeastern Russia on Tuesday night, sparking a natural light show for residents in the remote corner of the planet, officials said.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Scientists dissect ‘world’s rarest whale’ for clues on little-known species
Only seven spade-tooth whales have ever been documented, now work is beginning on a specimen that washed ashore in New Zealand in July. A spade-tooth whale – thought to be the world’s rarest whale ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Scientists baffled as orcas seem to revive an 80s trend: dead salmon hats
At least one of the marine mammals was recently spotted in Washington wearing the multipurpose fishy accessory. Researchers suspect that orcas may be reviving a peculiar fashion statement of ...The Guardian - Dec. 2
