SCIENCE
'Fearsome' New Leopard-Sized Predator From 30 Million Years Ago Revealed
The find, said Shorouq Al-Ashqar, is "a dream for any vertebrate paleontologist."
Kentucky Governor Gives Update on Fatalities During Flash Flood Response
Parts of the state received up to six inches of rain during weekend storms, causing streams to swell and areas to flood.
Central US Faces Blasts of Arctic Air, More Snow Next Week
Severe storms, tornadoes, snow, and ice will hit the U.S. through next week, causing travel issues, power outages, and flooding risks across multiple regions.
Shark Repellent May Make Beaches Safe as US Revealed as Attack Hotspot
Half of the unprovoked shark attacks in the U.S. last year took place along the Florida coastline, new data shows.
Aurora: How To See Northern Lights This Weekend
As the Earth is buffeted by a stream escaping from a hole in the sun, those in the northernmost states may be in for a treat.
'Dessert Stomach' Is Real And It Lives in Your Brain
Understanding why we always have room for dessert could lead to new treatments for obesity, researchers have revealed.
California Map Reveals Where State Is Sinking
NASA scientists used satellite measurements to map out local subsidence and uplift across the Golden State, which plays into local sea level changes.
Bus-Sized Asteroid Approaching Earth Today, NASA Reports
The space rock is heading in our direction at some 18,700 miles per hour, according to the space agency's data.
Map Shows Cities Bracing for Lake-Effect Snow as Over a Foot Possible
Heavy lake-effect snow and icy conditions are expected in Central N.Y. through Saturday, with up to 14 inches, 50 mph winds and hazardous roads.
What Is Quipu? Scientists Discover Superstructure Larger Than the Milky Way
Quipu has the same mass as a staggering 200,000,000,000,000,000 copies of the sun, researchers say.
Scientists Discover Incredible 'Einstein Ring' in Our Cosmic Backyard
"They're so rare, and they're incredibly useful scientifically," said Conor O'Riordan of the Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics.
Earliest Bird Discovery May Settle Long-Running Mystery
"Few birds are as likely to start as many arguments among paleontologists as 'vegavis,'" said professor Christopher Torres.
Lake Mead: Colorado Snowpack Adds to Water Woes
Latest estimates place the Upper Colorado River Basin snowpack at just 83 percent of the historic median for this time of year.
Falling Space Junk Threatens Flights
Researchers calculated both the odds of falling rocket debris disrupting air travel, but also colliding with an aircraft mid-flight.
Cat Owners Warned of Bird Flu Risk: 'Vigilance Is Key'
Pet owners must take "proper precautions to reduce the risk of spread," said Dr. Susan Nelson, a veterinarian and professor.
Prehistoric Engravings Reveal Advanced Symbolic Behavior Among Early Humans
There is increasing evidence to suggest that symbolic and abstract thought may have deep evolutionary roots and was not exclusive to modern humans.
Scientists Reveal Who Has the Fastest Punch on Earth
The mantis shrimp has been found to have one of the fastest, most powerful punches in the natural world.
Archaeologists Reveal Secrets of Royal Shipwreck Sunk in Explosion
"We've found things on this site that have no precedent," revealed Brendan Foley.
These New Materials Could Help Solve Drought in the Western US
Breakthrough materials that pull water from thin air could offer a sustainable solution to the West's worsening drought crisis.
Scientists Discover Way To Reverse Cancer
"We have discovered a molecular switch that can revert the fate of cancer cells," said biologist Kwang-Hyun Cho.
'Terrifying' January Was Hottest in Recorded History, Say Scientists
The record-breaking conditions were reported by the European Union's Copernicus Earth observation program.
Trump Leaves Scientists 'Panicking' as They Face Research Funding Cuts
Scientists who rely on federal grants for vital research have been left 'panicking' due to the President's threats over funding cuts.