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Harvard researchers make sense of ancient fossils using 3D
The shrimp-like fossil was discovered in the 1980s, and researchers knew almost nothing about it other than its species. It turned out even that was wrong, but the big story here isn’t...
Watch: Drew Barrymore, Adam Sandler update '50 First Dates' in new video
Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler reprised their "50 First Dates" characters in a new video updated for 2020.
Researchers puzzled by group of 'crazy' killer whales attacking boats near Spain
Researchers are befuddled by a group of killer whales that are attacking boats off the coasts of Spain and Portugal.
Lock of Abraham Lincoln's hair, 'bloody' assassination telegram sell for $81,250
A lock of hair from President Abraham Lincoln's postmortem examination, along with a blood-stained telegram delivered shortly after his 1865 assassination, sold for over $81,000.
Watch: 'Scare Me': Writers trade horror stories in first trailer
Two writers trade scary stories in the dark in the first trailer for "Scare Me," a new horror film coming to "Shudder" on Oct. 1.
Relocated Isle Royale wolves form groups, reduce moose herd
Gray wolves that were taken to Michigan's Isle Royale National Park to rebuild its nearly extinct population are forming social groups, staking out territory and apparently mating—promising signs despite heavy...
Pau Gasol, wife name first child after Gianna Bryant
Pau Gasol and his wife announced the birth of their first child over the weekend. They gave their daughter the middle name Gianna in honor of the late Kobe Bryant's...
Old U.S. bombs found in typhoon’s aftermath, North Korea media says
North Korea says typhoon relief workers have found vintage U.S. bombs dropped during the 1950-53 Korean War, calling the weapons a reminder of U.S. aggression and "brutality."
Study shows plant extinction is more common than previously realized
A University of Wyoming researcher contributed to a paper that revealed extinction of plants in North America is more common than previously known.
New research reveals what makes condos sell
Physical features such as construction materials, interior finishes and air conditioning are better determinants of how well a condo sells than price or building age, according to a University of...
Species of algae found able to have dimorphic sexual life cycles
A team of researchers from Norway, Sweden and Denmark has found a species of algae (Teleaulax amphioxeia) that has dimorphic sexual life cycles. In their paper published in the journal...
Dinganthus sheds new light on evolution of flowers
The evolution of flowers is among the foremost topics in evolutionary science. There is a long-held hypothesis in botany that a flower is a telescoped shoot. It has been cherished...
Scorpions a clue to restoring ecosystems
Researchers from La Trobe University have found that, in the absence of natural predators such as bilbies, native scorpions are thriving in Australia's damaged sandy landscape.
Oregon equestrian center becomes refuge for animals fleeing US fires
An equestrian center in Oregon that opened its doors to horses displaced by raging forest fires soon found its stalls home to almost an entire farmyard—including pigs, ducks, donkeys and...
Battle on to save Brazil's tropical wetlands from flames
A vast swath of a vital wetlands is burning in Brazil, sweeping across several national parks and obscuring the sun behind dense smoke.
'Parks and Rec' cast reuniting for Democratic Party of Wisconsin fundraiser
Aubrey Plaza and several of her former "Parks and Recreation" cast-mates are reuniting for an online event to raise money for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.
'Tenet' tops North American box office for 2nd weekend
"Tenet" is the No. 1 movie in North America for a second weekend, earning $6.7 million in receipts, BoxOfficeMojo.com announced on Sunday.
Confederate soldier statue removed from courthouse square in Charlottesville
Workers removed a Confederate statue from its pedestal Saturday morning in Charlottesville, Va.
To recreate ancient recipes, check out the vestiges of clay pots
If you happen to dig up an ancient ceramic cooking pot, don’t clean it. Chances are, it contains the culinary secrets of the past. A research team led by UC...
On This Day, Sept. 12: Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie deposed
On Sept. 12, 1974, military officers deposed Emperor Haile Selassie from the Ethiopian throne he had occupied for more than half a century.
Heated rivalries for pollinators among Arctic plants
Insect pollination is as important to Arctic plants as it is to plants further south. When flowers abound, the plants have to compete for pollinators. Researchers reveal that higher temperatures...
U.S. women's soccer star Alex Morgan to join Tottenham Hotspur on loan
United States Women's National Team and Orlando Pride forward Alex Morgan is joining Tottenham on a short-term loan deal.
Army Ranger who rescued 75 hostages in Iraq receives Medal of Honor
President Donald Trump presented the Medal of Honor to Army Sgt. Maj. Thomas "Patrick" Payne on Friday, calling his actions saving dozens of hostages facing execution in Iraq "heroic."
To recreate ancient recipes, check out the vestiges of clay pots
UC Berkeley archaeologists have discovered that unglazed ceramic cookware can retain the residue of not just the last supper cooked, but earlier meals as well, opening a window onto gastronomic...
Volcanic ash may have a bigger impact on the climate than we thought
Volcanic ash shuts down air traffic and can sicken people. But a new study suggests that it may also be more important for Earth's climate than scientists once thought.
Osaka carries mask messages of equality into U.S. Open final
Naomi Osaka has worn masks, which have displayed the names of Black people killed or injured by police, before and after each of her matches at the 2020 U.S. Open....
Heated rivalries for pollinators among arctic plants
Insect pollination is as important to Arctic plants as it is to plants further south. When flowers abound, the plants have to compete for pollinators. Researchers at the University of...
Bwindi baby boom brings welcome respite for beleaguered mountain gorillas
The birth of five baby mountain gorillas within the space of just a few weeks in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has temporarily lifted the gloom that descended on the...