Extinct Mammoth’s Remains Discovered in Oregon
A construction crew discovered the bones of a number of animals, including the femur of an extinct mammoth, while digging near Reser Stadium at Oregon …
Inside the Heart of the Orion Nebula
If you’ve ever seen a faint glowing patch in the “sword” of the constellation of Orion, that’s the Orion Nebula. It’s visible to the naked …
Oceans Are Rising at Fastest Rate in 3,000 Years, Study Says
Worldwide sea levels are rising at their fastest rate in almost 3,000 years, according to a new study, and are forecast to rise by up …
Here’s What Explains the ‘Morse Code’ on Mars
At last the evidence is in and no one can deny it any longer: There is intelligent life on Mars, it’s sending us a message …
Even on eBay, Men Make More Money Than Women
The wage gap between men and women has been shown to be real time and again: men tend to make significantly more than their female …
The UN’s Weather Agency Warns of ‘Fundamental Change’ in Climate
Pointing to data released on Monday that May was the hottest on record, the UN weather agency warned of “fundamental change” unfolding in the global …
U.N. Agency Issues New Standards for Commercial Air Emissions
The U.N. agency charged with overseeing commercial air travel across the globe issued new efficiency standards on Monday to reduce emissions from commercial airlines. The …
How You Sleep Depends on Where You Live
If you’re an American and you want to feel old, try going out to dinner in the south of Spain during the summer. Show up …
SpaceX Scrubs Mission SES-9 for Third Time in a Week
With only seconds to go to liftoff, SpaceX aborted yet another launch attempt Sunday — the third time it’s called things off since Wednesday. Elon …
Hurricane Season Forecast to Ramp Up After Tame 2015
Leading meteorologists have projected this year’s Atlantic tropical storm season will return to near average levels after a comparatively quiet season in 2015. The hurricane …