The brutal ‘butcherbird’ that impales its prey on barbed wire
The loggerhead shrike is nicknamed the “butcherbird” thanks to its rather gruesome practice of impaling ...
Why does Norway have so many fjords?
Norway is known for its stunning fjords — long, sinuous coastal inlets with steep sides. ...
COVID linked to long-term risk of digestive diseases: study
The risk of serious digestive conditions lasts for months after an active infection with SARS-CoV-2, ...
Fountains of diamonds that erupt from Earth’s center
In the twilight of the Cretaceous, 86 million years ago, a volcanic fissure in what ...
2,700-year-old temple unearthed on Greek island
Archaeologists in Greece have discovered a 2,700-year-old temple that houses a horseshoe-shaped altar overflowing with ...
Therapy, Ambien are equally effective at treating insomnia: study
Learning techniques to improve sleep or taking the medication Ambien were similarly effective at improving ...
Scientists have a new way to find oceans — and ...
Searching for liquid water on exoplanets is the key to finding life among the stars, ...
Satellite images reveal just how much cities on the US ...
Images collected by numerous satellites have shown that major cities and population centers across the ...
COVID may cause ongoing brain injury unseen by routine tests
While COVID-19 is mostly a respiratory illness, scientists have known for years it can also ...
Earth’s core wobbles every 8.5 years, new study suggests
Scientists in China recently made a discovery at the heart of our planet: Every 8.5 ...