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Sudden rain leads man to $158,377 lottery jackpot
A Virginia man said he was only trying to escape from the sudden rain when he scored a $158,377 lottery jackpot.
Bird skull evolution slowed after the extinction of the dinosaurs
From emus to woodpeckers, modern birds show remarkable diversity in skull shape and size, often hypothesized to be the result of a sudden hastening of evolution following the mass extinction...
Watch: Cow surprises beach-goers by emerging from the sea
A visitor to an Irish beach captured video of the arrival of an unusual fellow beach-goer: a cow that came charging out of the sea.
Bird skull evolution slowed after the extinction of the dinosaurs
From emus to woodpeckers, modern birds show remarkable diversity in skull shape and size, often hypothesized to be the result of a sudden hastening of evolution following the mass extinction...
Project breathes new life into Early Irish and Old Norse
Musicians, historians and literary scholars hope to find a soundtrack to the world of the Vikings.
Look: Flock of sheep wander South Carolina town, origins a mystery
Police in South Carolina said they are trying to track down the owner of a flock of sheep found wandering loose through a town.
Insect wings inspire new ways to fight superbugs
Scientists have revealed how nanomaterials inspired by insect wings are able to destroy bacteria on contact.
Researchers track origin of one of nature’s biggest killers
A mosquito species that is one of the world’s leading killers of humans arose more than 7 million years ago on islands in the Indian Ocean, some of which had...
Unearthing evidence for the origins of plate tectonics
Minerals trapped inside tiny crystals that have survived the grinding of the continents over billions of years may help to reveal the origins of plate tectonics and perhaps even provide...
In a land of ancient giants, these small oddball seals once called Australia home
When most of us think of the prehistoric past, we envision a world of bizarre, often fearsome giants. From dinosaurs to mammoths and even penguins, life then seemed larger than...
New Guinea has more known plant species than any island in the world
To find the island with the most known plant species in the world, head to New Guinea. Not only is New Guinea home to feathered marvels like birds of paradise and cassowaries,...
The downsides of dating apps, and how to overcome them
Increasingly, people are turning to dating sites and apps to find love. And while the pool may seem larger, and access is at our fingertips, using them doesn't necessarily improve...
Books still matter
We love space books. And we agree with author and blogger Emily Carney when she says, “Throughout the last 60 years of spaceflight, literature chronicling spaceflight history and heritage has...
Submarine tender USS Emory S. Land arrives for maintenance in California
The submarine tender USS Emory S. Land arrived in California on Monday for maintenance after a nearly eight-month deployment with the U.S. 7th Fleet.
Student attempts world record with 6,055-square-foot floral doodle
A student in India attempted a Guinness World Record by covering a 6,055-square-foot sheet of paper in floral doodles.
Safer, more comfortable soldier uniforms are in the works
Uniforms of U.S. Army soldiers must feel comfortable in all climates, be durable through multiple washings, resist fires and ward off insects, among other things. Existing fabrics don't check all...
Spanish Royal Household confirms former king Juan Carlos I is in UAE
Spain's Royal Household confirmed Monday that emeritus king, Juan Carlos I, is in United Arab Emirates after uncertainty since he went into exile two weeks ago amid financial scandals.
Look: CBS introduces 'Love Island' Season 2 cast
"Love Island" Season 2, featuring 11 new singles quarantined in Las Vegas, will premiere Aug. 24.
'Don't vote for a killer': Sharon Stone endorses Biden after COVID-19 guts her family
In a somber Instagram video, actress Sharon Stone says COVID-19 has ravaged her family in Montana and she supports the Biden-Harris ticket.
Scientists study a sea creature that packs a powerful punch
University of California, Irvine materials scientists are learning about resilience from the mantis shrimp. The ancient crustaceans are armed with two hammerlike raptorial appendages called dactyl clubs that they use...
Researchers track origin of one of nature's biggest killers
A mosquito species that is one of the world's leading killers of humans arose more than 7 million years ago on islands in the Indian Ocean, some of which had...
Penguin found wandering British village after farm escape
A penguin escaped from its home on a British farm and was spotted by police when it came "plodding up a village street."
Mantis shrimp's dactyl clubs could hold secrets to more resilient surfaces for human use
University of California, Irvine materials science researchers are learning about resilience from the mantis shrimp. The ancient crustaceans are armed with two hammerlike raptorial appendages called dactyl clubs that they...
Remains of 17th century bishop support neolithic emergence of tuberculosis
When anthropologist Caroline Arcini and her colleagues at the Swedish Natural Historical Museum discovered small calcifications in the extremely well-preserved lungs of Bishop Peder Winstrup, they knew more investigation was...
Hidden secrets written in stone: Decoding Hallett Cove with virtual reality
It's one of the best-known geological heritage sites around the world, filled with fossils and glacial secrets. Now, thanks to virtual reality technology, the ice-age past of Hallett Cove Conservation...
Offshore refuelling deepens fears for S. Africa's penguin haven
Generators hum loudly in the background as a tour boat bobs past a towering vessel filled with ship fuel, anchored in Algoa Bay, a stone's throw away from the world's...
South Korea struggles to contain surging COVID-19 cases tied to churches
South Korea continues to face its most serious COVID-19 outbreak since March as health officials reported 197 new infections, with a large number of cases tied to a conservative Christian...
Elizabeth Debicki to play Princess Diana on 'The Crown'
Elizabeth Debicki has confirmed she signed on to play Britain's Princess Diana in Seasons 5 and 6 of "The Crown" on Netflix.