The next major Pacific Northwest earthquake could cause coastal land to sink by up to 6.5 feet in a matter of minutes — and continue to sink for decades. Researchers […]
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An invasive venomous ant is spreading in the US
Neighborhoods across the Southeast need to be on the look out for venomous Asian needle ants this summer – and be warned its sting can be deadly. People may suffer […]
Evolutionary expert: Who would really win in a fight between 100 men and a gorilla
The internet’s latest and absurd obsession is: who would win in a no-rules fight between 100 average human men and one adult male gorilla? This hypothetical and strange question has […]
Airlines could save billions using ‘shark skin’ coating for planes, scientists say
Australian scientists have developed a shark skin-inspired film coating for aeroplanes, which they claim can reduce drag and save billions in fuel costs for the airline industry. Delta Air Lines […]
Mosquitoes found as far north as Shetland in study examining pathogen risk
Mosquitoes have been found as far north as Shetland, according to a citizen science project which studied the insects. Scientists at the University of Glasgow received more than 700 reports […]
Scientists warn an underwater volcano off Oregon coast is about to explode
The Axial Seamount – located hundreds of miles off the coast of Oregon and nearly 5,000 feet below the Pacific Ocean’s waves – erupted in April 2015, spewing a mile’s […]
Giant ‘sea monster’ fossil unearthed in Mississippi mud
The remains of a giant “sea monster” that once dominated the oceans was unearthed by geologists on a riverbank in the Mississippi River, scientists have said. Geologists discovered a fossilised […]
Archaeologists unearth lucky penis pendant near Hadrian’s Wall
Archeologists at a Roman fort near Hadrian’s Wall have uncovered a penis-shaped pendant thought to have been used as good luck charm. Recent excavations at Vindolanda, a fort just south […]
Breakthrough urine test could soon detect one of the most common forms of cancer
Scientists have discovered a set of markers in urine for prostate cancer, an advance that could lead to a simpler and better method to diagnose the deadly condition. Prostate cancer […]
The chance discovery of a mass grave opens up old wounds in Greece
An unexpected discovery during routine park renovations in Thessaloniki, Greece, has unearthed a cluster of ancient burials, shedding light on the city’s rich history. Workers installing benches in a park […]