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Dragonflies consume hundreds of thousands of insects in a small area
A study led by the University of Turku has found that small, fiercely predatory damselflies catch and eat hundreds of thousands of insects during a single summer—in an area surrounding...
How millet sustained Mongolia's empires
Researchers have examined stable isotopes from bone collagen and dental enamel to reconstruct the diets of ancient Mongolians. Findings challenge the popular notion of a completely nomadic prehistoric population, linking...
The ancient hominid species that includes ‘Nutcracker Man’ may have made tools
Paranthropus boisei, an African hominid that lived between around 2.3 million and 1.2 million years ago, may have strong-armed its way into stone-tool making with a deft touch. That’s the implication of the...
Fossil identified as 'great-grandfather' of wolverines
A tiny skull once thought to belong to an ancient miniature cat is actually the earliest relative of wolverines, minks and other weasels ever found in North America, researchers say.
South Korea declares 'war' on COVID-19 as cases near 5,200
South Korea's confirmed cases of COVID-19 rose to 5,186 on Tuesday as President Moon Jae-in declared "war" on the disease.
Famous birthday for March 3: Julie Bowen, George Miller
Actor Julie Bowen turns 50 and filmmaker George Miller turns 75, among the famous birthdays for March 3.
UPS worker with weapons cache arrested for threatening mass shooting
Police in California said they have arrested a UPS employee in possession of a cache of weapons who threatened to commit a mass shooting at the company's Silicon Valley facility.
Ocean changes almost starved life of oxygen
Chemical changes in the oceans more than 800 million years ago almost destroyed the oxygen-rich atmosphere that paved the way for complex life on Earth, new research suggests.
In Photos: The "Gerhard Richter: Painting After All" exhibition in NYC
The "Gerhard Richter: Painting After All" exhibition had a press preview at The Met Breuer in New York City on March 2, 2020. The exhibition will be on view at...
Swamp wallabies conceive new embryo before birth—a unique reproductive strategy
Marsupials such as kangaroos or wallabies are known for their very different reproductive strategies compared to other mammals. They give birth to their young at a very early stage and...
The truth about Area 51 UFO sightings, according to a local expert
What's the real story behind the mysterious lights over Rachel, Nevada? (Phil McDonald/Deposit Photos/)Reprinted with permission from They Are Already Here: UFO Culture and Why We See Saucers by Sarah Scoles. Published by...
Man goes on trial for terrorism in Dutch tram shooting that killed 4
A terrorism trial began Monday for a man who confessed to a shooting aboard a tram in the Netherlands last year that killed four people.
Coast Guard christens cutter USCGC Stone
The U.S. Coast Guard christened its ninth Legends-class National Security Cutter, the USCGC Stone, in ceremonies at Pascagoula, Miss.
Ocean changes almost starved life of oxygen
Chemical changes in the oceans more than 800 million years ago almost destroyed the oxygen-rich atmosphere that paved the way for complex life on Earth, new research suggests.
North Korea tests again, fires two projectiles
North Korea fired two projectiles from its eastern coast on Monday afternoon, according to the South's military.
New study reveals the secret of magmatic rocks consisting of only one mineral
Geologists from Wits have come up with an original explanation of how nature may produce a class of magmatic rocks that are made up of only one type of mineral.
Democrat Tom Steyer suspends campaign after 3rd-place finish in South Carolina
Billionaire Tom Steyer suspended his presidential campaign after a disappointing third-place finish in Saturday's South Carolina primary.
The mysterious Asian longhorned tick invades Virginia
When seven cattle mysteriously died on a farm in Albemarle County, Virginia, in 2017, veterinary anatomic pathologist Kevin Lahmers had no reason to suspect the culprit: a tiny pest carrying...
Britain, EU begin post-Brexit trade talks in Belgium
Britain and the European Union were to begin the first round of trade talks Monday following London's exit from the alliance a month ago.
'Invisible Man' tops North American box office with $29M
Horror movie "Invisible Man" is the No. 1 movie in North America, earning $29 million in receipts this weekend, BoxOfficeMojo.com announced on Sunday.
Paula Beer, Elio Germano win top acting honors in Berlin
Mohammad Rasoulof's "There is No Evil" won the Golden Bear for Best Film at the Berlin Film Festival this weekend.
Catching up, part 3, science book roundup 2019
As I begin collecting titles for an early 2020 science book roundup, I have four left over from 2019, three from the life sciences and one celebrating the fiftieth anniversary...
Solar storms may be linked to mass grey whale strandings
Each year, grey whales travel more than 16,000 kilometres along the Pacific Coast, from Mexico to Alaska and back. But every so often, many of them become stranded. Now a...
Study shows rapid sea level rise along Atlantic coast of North America in 18th century
Sea levels along a stretch of the Atlantic coast of North America in the 18th century were rising almost as fast as in the 20th century, a new study has...
Molly Shannon lands role in Showtime's 'Big Deal'
Molly Shannon has signed up for a role in Showtime's half-hour comedy pilot "Big Deal."
'Les Miserables,' Roman Polanski win big at Cesar Awards
The contemporary drama "Les Miserables" was named Best Film at the Cesar Awards ceremony in Paris on Friday.
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about donating bone marrow
Bone marrow transplants might sound scary, but in some cases, it's just an amped up blood draw. (Photo by Allie Smith on Unsplash/)For February, we’re focusing on the body parts that shape...
‘Painting Edo’ offers window into rich era of Japanese art
An ethereal beauty runs through the Harvard Art Museums’ new exhibit of Japanese paintings drawn from one of the largest and most significant gifts of art ever promised to the University. The more...