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World May 19, 2024

Blue flash caught in night sky over Spain, Portugal lights up social media

An astonishing blue fireball captured the eyes of many early Sunday morning as it quickly flew over the skies of Spain and Portugal, according to reports.

VIDEO May 19, 2024

Blue fireball lights up sky in Spain

A giant flash of blue light was spotted in the sky over southwest Spain. (Credit: Ayuntamiento de Cadiz via Storyful)

Nevada May 15, 2024

Nevada wildlife mystery solved, suspected wolves were actually coyotes

After animals spotted from a helicopter over Nevada were suspected to be wolves, extensive DNA testing of hair, scat and urine samples proved that they were just coyotes.

Dinosaurs May 15, 2024

New research estimates when first warm-blooded dinosaurs roamed the Earth

The first warm-blooded dinosaurs may have lived about 180 million years ago, according to a new study published in the journal Current Biology.

Meet the American Who... May 10, 2024

Meet the American who created bubble gum, Walter Diemer, home-kitchen chemist outwitted scientists

Walter Diemer, a 23-year-old accountant for Fleer Co. of Philadelphia, invented bubble gum in 1928. The secret formula had defied the best food scientists for decades.

SCIENCE May 9, 2024

The cicada invasion has begun! Find out where the flying insects are emerging

The cicada invasion of 2024 has kicked off where billions of the flying insects will appear in 17 states in a rare natural phenomenon not seen since 1803

Mammals May 2, 2024

Wild orangutan in Indonesia appears to use medicinal plant to disinfect wound: 'Likely self-medication'

Researchers say an orangutan in Indonesia appeared to treat a wound with medicine from a plant. It's the latest example of an animal using natural remedies from the wild.

Earthquakes April 27, 2024

2.9 magnitude earthquake strikes New Jersey

Residents in New Jersey were hit by a 2.9 magnitude earthquake Saturday morning, weeks after a more powerful quake hit the region and surrounding areas

This Day in History April 22, 2024

On this day in history, April 22, 1970, first Earth Day is celebrated: 'Rare political alignment'

Earth Day, a demonstration against pollution and for improved environmental policies, was first observed on this day in history, April 22, 1970. Demonstrations occurred nationwide.

Reptiles April 20, 2024

Giant extinct snake discovered in India was 50 feet long, said researchers

A snake that lived millions of years ago in western India was about the size of a school bus and weighed up to 2,000 pounds, said researchers in a newly published article.

Health April 17, 2024

Study finds evidence of microplastics in brains and other organs

Two recently-published studies investigated how microplastics can find their way inside the organs of both humans and mice and what the potential impact can be.