SCIENCE
Map Reveals Cyberattack Risk for all 50 States
"We're putting real, holistic numbers around the risk level posed by cybercriminals to critical infrastructure," said cybersecurity expert Charles Harry.
Archaeologists Reveal Rare Medieval Cult Site With Gold and Silver Offerings
The open-air site, which is more than 1,300 years old, sheds light on the Christianization of Europe.
Ice Storm Forecast: Midwest and Northeast Face Dangerous Weather
A powerful ice storm is set to affect the Midwest and Northeast, bringing treacherous travel conditions.
Texas University To Host Four Nuclear Reactors: 'US Needs More Power'
"Nowhere in the country, other than Texas, is anyone willing to step up and build the power plants we need," said Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp.
Snow Moon 2025: How To See February 2025's Full Moon
The second full moon of the year—arriving on February 12—takes its name from the dusting of snowfall common at this time of year.
'Mind-Controlling' Fungus Turns Spiders Into 'Zombies'
Scientists have discovered a fungal species that infects spiders and appears to control their behavior.
How an Asteroid Hit the Moon and Made Two 'Grand Canyons'
A colossal impact billions of years ago carved out the canyons that rival the most breathtaking features here on Earth in a matter of minutes,
Male Flies Sharpen Eyesight To Avoid Being Tricked by Females
In an evolutionary battle of the sexes, scientists have found that male flies sharpen their eyesight to avoid being tricked by females into sharing food.
Alarming Rise in Microplastics Levels in Our Brains
"I have yet to encounter a single human being who says, 'There's a bunch of plastic in my brain and I'm totally cool with that'," said one researcher.
Mystery As Baby Shark Born With No Male Involvement
"It really proves that life... uh... finds a way," said Shreveport Aquarium, Louisina's curator of live animals, Greg Barrick.
Chicago Bird Flu Outbreak Leaves Hundreds of Ducks 'Sick or Dead'
The infected birds "present with tremors and little ability to move," said a local conservation group tracking the outbreak.
Dinosaurs: Groundbreaking Revelation Settles 30-Year-Old Debate
Researchers discovered a protein in a 68- to 66-million-year-old fossil that many scientists would have argued should have long been destroyed.
Alzheimer's: 'Revolutionary' Discovery May Pave Way To Prevention
The finding may open a whole new world in the study of Alzheimer's disease, said biophysicist Aneta Stefanovska.
Severe Headaches Linked to Increased Suicide Risk
"Patients diagnosed with headache may benefit from concurrent behavioral health evaluation and treatment," researchers said.
Atmospheric River Bringing California Back-To-Back Storms
While the wet weather may bring an end to a devastating run of wildfires in the state, it could also cause flooding and other hazards.
Archaeologists Reveal World's Oldest Known Rune Stone
Researchers pieced the stone together like a jigsaw puzzle from various fragments found at an ancient burial ground.
NASA Tracking Three Vehicle-Sized Asteroids Nearing Earth Today
The closest of the asteroids to us—estimated to be about the size of a car—is whizzing through space at 27,358 miles per hour.
Specialized Dog Breeds Are Not So Special After All
New research has found that when it comes to which breed of dog might be best for a given task, looks can be deceiving.
Archaeologists Discover Oldest 3D Map Candidate From 13,000 Years Ago
The work was found in a rock shelter located to the south of Paris, France, that features prehistoric engravings
Gen Z Kids Just Want 'To Be Safe' Above All Else
America's youth are not focused on fame and fortune, as stereotyped, but on personal safety and kindness, a study revealed.
Microplastics May Increase Preterm Birth Risk, Scientists Warn
Researchers found 12 different types of plastic in placentae—with significantly higher levels in those from preterm births.
How to See 'Super Crescent Moon' and Venus Put On Show
This is the last chance to catch the pair in conjunction this year—with Venus set to be unusually bright in the night sky.