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New dinosaur discovered in China shows dinosaurs grew up differently from birds
A new species of feathered dinosaur has been discovered in China, and described by American and Chinese authors and published today in the journal, The Anatomical Record.
Holy Cross rower killed in Florida car crash
A student-athlete of the College of the Holy Cross' women's rowing team was killed and several others were injured after a red pickup truck crashed into their team transport van...
Texas carries out nation's first execution of 2020 for domestic violence slaying
Texas, the state that has put to death more people than any other by far, carried out the nation's first execution of the decade Wednesday.
Rocky Johnson, WWE Hall of Fame wrestler and Dwayne Johnson's father, dies at 75
Rocky Johnson, WWE Hall of Fame wrestler and father of actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, has died at the age of 75, the entertainment company announced on Wednesday.
Police: Suspect accidentally shot and killed fellow student at Houston-area school
Texas police charged a minor with manslaughter on Wednesday for the accidental shooting death of a fellow student at a Houston-area high school, authorities said.
Sig Sauer nabs $10M Army contract for sniper rifle ammo
The U.S. Army awarded Sig Sauer a $10 million contract to manufacture ammunition for use in the branch's bolt-action sniper rifle.
New feathered dinosaur shows dinosaurs grew up differently from birds
A new species of feathered dinosaur has been discovered in China. The one-of-a-kind specimen preserves feathers and bones that provide new information about how dinosaurs grew and how they differed...
Neanderthals went underwater for their tools
Neanderthals collected clam shells and volcanic rock from the beach and coastal waters of Italy during the Middle Paleolithic, according to a new study.
Pachacamac Idol of ancient Peru was symbolically painted
The Pachacamac Idol of ancient Peru was a multicolored and emblematic sacred icon worshiped for almost 700 hundred years before Spanish conquest, according to a new study.
Beach-combing Neanderthals dove for shells
Did Neanderthals wear swimsuits? Probably not. But a new study suggests that some of these ancient humans might have spent a lot of time at the beach. They may even...
Pachacamac Idol of ancient Peru was symbolically painted
The Pachacamac Idol of ancient Peru was a multicolored and emblematic sacred icon worshipped for almost 700 hundred years before Spanish conquest, according to a study published January 15, 2020...
Neandertals dove and harvested clamshells for tools near Italy’s shores
Often typecast as spear-wielding mammoth killers, some Neandertals were beachcombers and surf divers, researchers say. At Moscerini Cave, located on Italy’s western coast, Neandertals collected clamshells on the beach and retrieved others from...
Explosions at Spain chemical plant kills 2
Two people were killed in northeastern Spain Tuesday night after multiple explosions at a chemical plant, authorities said.
Steely Dan announces North American summer tour
Steely Dan has announced a new, North American summer tour that will feature special guest Steve Winwood.
Watch: Robert Downey Jr. on Iron Man future: 'We'll see'
Robert Downey Jr. discussed his future as Marvel hero Iron Man and his new movie "Dolittle" Wednesday on "Today."
Look: Firefighters rescue fox dangling from metal fence
Firefighters in Britain came to the assistance of animal rescuers attempting to free a fox found dangling by its tail from a fence.
Bushfire crisis spells trouble for Aussie insects
Australia's current bushfire crisis could wipe out some of our rarer insect species, according to a group of experts.
Amazon orders 'Jack Reacher' series
Amazon has green-lit an action drama based on author Lee Child's Jack Reacher mystery novels.
Super-fast beer fermentation from ancient Norwegian yeast
The distinctly Norwegian beer-brewing yeast kveik reduces fermentation time drastically. That's a huge advantage, according to NTNU Ph.D. candidate Christian Schulz.
Picture perfect photo of local baby raccoons goes viral, global artists recreate it
Kevin Biskaborn never thought in his wildest dreams that his photo would be recreated by more than a hundred artists from around the world.
Famous birthdays for Jan. 15: Regina King, Mario Van Peebles
Actor Regina King turns 49 and actor Mario Van Peebles turns 63, among the famous birthdays for Jan. 15.
Lockheed awarded $32.9M deal to upgrade Taiwan's F-16s
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $32.9 million contract modification for contractor logistics support for the Taiwan F-16 Peace Phoenix Program.
Woman accused of killing former Arkansas state Sen. Linda Collins-Smith faces new charges
A woman accused of killing former Arkansas state Sen. Linda Collins-Smith was charged with attempting to solicit murder from jail.
Clothes last longer and shed fewer microfibers in quicker, cooler washing cycles
First research into impact of wash cycle times shows that shorter, cooler washes: help clothes keep their color and last longer, when compared to warmer, longer cycles; release significantly fewer...
Boeing, Sikorsky compete to replace Germany's CH-53G helicopter
Sikorsky and Boeing have both entered bids to produce heavy-transport helicopter to replace the German military's CH-53G Super Stallion, the companies announced this week.
Clothes last longer and shed fewer microfibers in quicker, cooler washing cycles
Those nice new clothes you got for Christmas or in the new year sales might just last longer, thanks to advice from scientists researching the impact washing machines have on...
January Jones confirms she dated 'Bachelor' alum Nick Viall
"Mad Men" actress January Jones said she went on a "couple dates" with Nick Viall after he slid into her DMs.
No need to dig too deep to find gold!
Why are some porphyry deposits rich in copper while others contain gold? A researcher investigated how the metals are accumulated over the time duration of a mineralizing event and discover...