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'Box seats' found at Roman Empire-era arena in Turkey

An excavation at a Roman Empire-era amphitheater in Pergamon Turkey reveals that elites sat in 'box seats.'

Lava eruption at Kilauea spews 'Pele's hair' volcanic glass into Hawaii's skies

Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island is erupting, spewing lava and sending Pele's hair into the sky.

Canary islanders threatened by toxic gases from lava pouring into the sea

More than a week after its volcano erupted in a spectacular display of molten lava, islanders on La Palma are threatened by a new hazard — the toxic gases and particles created as the volcanic flow spills into the sea.

'Flash in the night sky' turns out to be sign of lost Chinese satellite

China launched two missions on Monday within only a few hours of each other, and one has been declared lost.

These giant birds could eviscerate you. People were raising them 18,000 years ago.

People were raising cassowaries, the world's most dangerous bird, some 18,000 years ago, new research shows.

Who was James Clerk Maxwell? The greatest physicist you've probably never heard of.

James Clerk Maxwell is the scientist responsible for explaining the forces behind the radio in your car, the magnets on your fridge, the heat of a warm summer day and the charge on a battery.

Exceptionally rare planet with three suns may lurk in Orion's nose

In the star system GW Ori, three stars orbit one another. New research suggests there's probably a planet in the mix, too.

The melting of slush 'glue' threatens to calve large icebergs

The thinning of an icy «glue» that holds fractured ice together may drive ice shelf collapse in Antarctica, according to a new study.

Five mental health benefits of exercise

Discover the mental health benefits of exercise here, with everything you need to know.

Does bike riding work your abs?

Does bike riding work your abs? We answer your burning question here…

Bright lava flows, smoke pour from La Palma volcano eruption in new Landsat photos

New satellite images of an active volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma capture vivid streams of lava pouring down the coastal mountain range and nearing the Atlantic Ocean.

Mars on the cheap: Scientists working to revolutionize access to the Red Planet

An increasing number of researchers are blueprinting low-cost and novel ways to further explore the Red Planet.

How to run properly

Discover how to run properly and improve your running technique with expert advice.

Running to lose weight: How it really works

If you’re running to lose weight, here's all the help you'll need to achieve your health and fitness goals.

How often should you work out?

How often should you work out? We break down expert advice.

Boy dies from rare 'brain-eating' amoeba found in splash pad at Texas park

Water from the splash pad tested positive for Naegleria fowleri.

'Crocodile-faced hell heron' dinosaur discovered in England

Two toothy carnivorous dinosaurs with crocodile-type skulls once stalked the riverbanks on England's Isle of Wight, new fossils reveal.

Treadmill vs running outside

We break down the facts on running on the treadmill vs running outside.

Byzantine warrior with gold-threaded jaw unearthed in Greece

Archaeologists have found the head of a warrior decapitated by the Ottomans in the 14th century.

Secret cave chamber may be one of the last Neanderthal hideouts

A cave chamber sealed off by sand for some 40,000 years has been discovered in Vanguard Cave in Gibraltar — a finding that could reveal more about the Neanderthals who lived in the area around that time.

Superbright aurora lights up Earth’s night side in incredible image from space

An astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) captured a stunning new photo of the luminous green and red lights of an aurora hugging clouds swirling around Earth's night side.

'Mad Max'-like dust storm envelops Brazilian city in cloud of doom

Unusually hot and dry conditions fueled a dust cloud and birthed a rare sandstorm of massive proportions.

Will humans ever be immortal?

Humans are getting better at staving off death our technological and medical advances. But could humans ever become immortal?

Are dehumidifiers good for asthma?

There's nothing worse than struggling for breath. So, is a dehumidifier good for asthma, or is it just another urban myth?

How should you sleep during pregnancy?

How should you sleep during pregnancy? Here’s the low-down on keeping your nights healthy and safe.

What is cancer?

Cancer malignancies are uncontrolled growths that spread. Learn how cancers form, the signs and symptoms of cancer and how cancers are treated.

Do HEPA filters remove viruses?

Do HEPA filters remove viruses and what's the science behind it?

Scientists solve the mystery of the Etruscans' origins

How the Etruscans came to have a non-Indo-European language without being migrants from elsewhere remains a mystery.

Cicadas: Facts about the loud, seasonal insects

Cicadas are winged insects that are known for their cyclical lifespans and loud choral songs.

Jupiter's Great Red Spot is not only shrinking. Its winds are also speeding up.

A decade of Jovian storm-chasing paid off for the Hubble Space Telescope.

Scientists solve the mystery of the Etruscans’ origins

How the Etruscans came to have a non-Indo-European language without being migrants from elsewhere remains a mystery.

Cicadas: Facts about the seasonal winged insects

Cicadas are winged insects that are known for their cyclical lifespans and loud choral songs.

Did you share the womb with a 'vanishing twin'? The answer may be written in your DNA.

Identical twins' DNA bears a unique «epigenetic signature,» a new study finds.

Vanishing ice is warping Earth's crust

The melting of Earth's polar ice is warping the planet's crust. Here's how that's linked to climate change.

Why did this man have copper-colored rings in his eyes?

The rings were a clue to the man's rare disease.

Dead humpback whale that beached in New York had human-caused injuries

A whale that was found belly-up on a New York beach likely died of injuries caused by interactions with people.

What is gait analysis?

We're asking; what is gait analysis? And how can it improve your running?

Amateur freedivers find gold treasure dating to the fall of the Roman Empire

Amateur freedivers found a giant stash of gold coins dating to the fall of the Western Roman Empire.

Auroras expected tonight in New York, Washington and Wisconsin as solar storm barrels toward Earth

A moderate solar storm is headed for Earth on September 27, 2021, with auroras predicted to light up the sky much further south than usual.
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