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Archaeologists have finally found ancient Egyptian wax head cones
Long before extraterrestrial Coneheads in Saturday Night Live skits claimed to have come from France, real-life cone heads existed in Egypt. Prominent people wearing cone-shaped headgear appear frequently in Egyptian art dating from...
Narcissism changes during a person's life span
New research suggests narcissism isn't static -- it changes over time, declining in most ways as people age.
Me, me, me! How narcissism changes throughout life
New research conducted the longest study on narcissism to date, revealing how it changes over time.
Licelike insects munched on dinosaur feathers around 100 million years ago
Feathered dinosaurs, including early birds, may have dealt with pests similar to lice around 100 million years ago. A newfound ancient insect species, dubbed Mesophthirus engeli, was found preserved with dinosaur feathers in...
U.S. should halt fossil fuel subsidies, Bloomberg tells UN climate conference
American billionaire and Democratic presidential contender Michael Bloomberg says that the next U.S. president should halt fossil fuel subsidies altogether.
Watch: Kings' Nemanja Bjelica hits deep buzzer-beater to beat Rockets
Sacramento Kings forward Nemanja Bjelica drilled a deep 3-pointer at the buzzer to beat the Houston Rockets in Houston.
Why were tourists allowed on White Island?
The official death toll remains at five, and eight people are still missing, presumed to have died in yesterday's volcanic eruption at Whakaari/White Island.
Traveling back in time through smart archaeology
The British explorer George Dennis once wrote, "Vulci is a city whose very name … was scarcely remembered, but which now, for the enormous treasures of antiquity it has yielded,...
David Beckham, Inter Miami in talks to sign America's Roger Martinez
Inter Miami, David Beckham's Major League Soccer franchise, is in talks to sign Club America's Roger Martinez as a designated player.
Sailing stone track discovered 'hiding in plain sight' in dinosaur fossil
A sandstone slab prized for its detailed dinosaur footprints may also contain the track of a sailing stone or "walking rock." Paleontologist Paul Olsen from Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory announced this...
Researcher looks at plaque to gain insight about the past
Not many people can get excited about plaque, but Christina Warinner loves the stuff. The recently appointed assistant professor of anthropology in FAS and Sally Starling Seaver Assistant Professor at the Radcliffe Institute,...
Harvard Art Museums exhibition explores migration and belonging
On a recent afternoon, two visitors who know what it means to leave home took in a new exhibit at the Harvard Art Museums, paying particular attention to a work playing on...
When penguins ruled after dinosaurs died
What waddled on land but swam supremely in subtropical seas more than 60 million years ago, after the dinosaurs were wiped out on sea and land? Fossil records show giant...
Jalen Hurts, Chase Young, Justin Fields join Joe Burrow as Heisman Trophy finalists
LSU quarterback Joe Burrow, Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts, Ohio State defensive end Chase Young and Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields were named finalists for the 2019 Heisman Trophy.
When penguins ruled after dinosaurs died
What waddled on land but swam supremely in subtropical seas more than 60 million years ago, after the dinosaurs were wiped out on sea and land?
Killer whale grandmothers boost survival of calves
The study found that grandmothers who were no longer able to reproduce had the biggest beneficial impact on the survival chances of their grand-offspring. This may be because grandmothers without...
Caroll Spinney, Big Bird on 'Sesame Street' Who Once Considered a Shuttle Flight, Dies at 85
Carroll Spinney, the puppeteer who died on Sunday at age 85, didn't make it to space because Big Bird was too tall for the space shuttle.
Look: Dreams lead Michigan man to $500,000 lottery jackpot
A Michigan man said a trio of prophetic dreams led him to a specific scratch-off lottery ticket that earned him a $500,000 jackpot.
'Avenue 5,' starring Hugh Laurie, to debut Jan. 19 on HBO
HBO shared a premiere date, poster and trailer for "Avenue 5," a new comedy featuring Hugh Laurie, Suzy Nakamura and Josh Gad.
480-million-year-old fossils reveal sea lilies' ancient roots
Sea lilies, despite their name, aren't plants. They're animals related to starfish and sea urchins, with long feathery arms resting atop a stalk that keeps them anchored to the ocean...
Secrets of orangutan language revealed
"Climb on me", "climb on you" and "resume play" are among the requests wild orangutans make to each other, researchers say.
Laser scanning leads to 3-D rendering of Robber's Cave
As bits of Robber's Cave history fade to folklore, the thousands of engravings that crowd its Dakota sandstone walls like graffiti are likewise disintegrating, imperceptibly but inevitably, into miniature dunes...
College soccer: Stanford beats North Carolina for women's title
No. 1 Stanford won the 2019 women's College Cup soccer title by beating No. 2 North Carolina in a penalty kick session.
Rural doctors worry proposed changes could lead to 'brain drain'
In the southeast corner of Saskatchewan is a town called Wawota. The town, known for its colourful collection of fire hydrants painted to resemble cartoon characters like Garfield, is home...
Beyonce teases gender-neutral Ivy Park x Adidas collection
Beyoncé said her first Ivy Park x Adidas collaboration incorporates her personal style and "lends itself to creativity."
In Photos: Emma Watson, Saoirse Ronan attend 'Little Women' premiere in NYC
The cast and crew attend the premiere of "Little Women" at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City on December 7, 2019.
Minnesota National Guard identifies soldiers killed in helicopter crash
The Minnesota National Guard has identified the three soldiers who were killed in last week's helicopter crash as having returned in May from a nine-month deployment to the Middle East.
Missouri to hire Appalachian State's Eli Drinkwitz as head football coach
Appalachian State head football coach Eli Drinkwitz reached an agreement to become Missouri's next coach.