Cool Finds
Groundbreaking Fossil Suggests Spinosaurus Is First Known Swimming Dinosaur
Its paddle-like tail, unearthed in Morocco, suggests the Cretaceous carnivore ventured into the water to hunt
Dolphins, Surfers and Waves Sparkle in Bright Blue Bioluminescent Glow Off California Coast
A rare bloom of microscopic organisms capable of making their own blue light has transformed several of the state’s beaches
Archaeologists Unearth Remnants of Lost Scottish Wine-Bottle Glass Factory
The 18th-century Edinburgh factory once produced a million bottles a week
The Ancient Battlefield That Launched the Legend of Hannibal
Two years before the Carthaginian general crossed the Alps, he won a decisive victory at the Battle of the Tagus
Despite Their Differences, Dogs and Horses Find Common Ground in Play
Canine-equid pairs can mimic each other’s facial expressions during play, which has never been seen between animals of different species
300,000-Year-Old Stick Suggests Human Ancestors Were Skilled Hunters
The ancient throwing stick may have been used by Neanderthals or an even earlier hominin
New Hotel in Turkey 'Floats' Above Ancient Ruins
Closed due to COVID-19, the Museum Hotel Antakya looks forward to welcoming guests with its blend of luxury and history once restrictions are lifted
How Rain Evolved Its Distinct Scent—and Why Animals and Humans Love It
New research reveals the ancient symbiotic relationship behind geosmin, the chemical compound responsible for the scent of fresh rain
Ten Apple Varieties Once Thought Extinct Rediscovered in Pacific Northwest
The "lost" apples will help restore genetic, culinary diversity to a crop North America once produced in astonishing variety
Traces of Millennia-Old Milk Help Date Pottery Fragments to Neolithic London
These dairy products are no longer edible, but they're still valuable to researchers
Astronomers Spy Brightest Supernova Ever Seen
A star 100-times more massive than the sun exploded with 10-times more energy than a normal-sized supernova
To Silence Wind Turbines and Airplanes, Engineers Are Studying Owl Wings
No one knows exactly how the nocturnal hunters manage their whisper-soft flight, yet it's inspiring the design of quieter airplanes, fans and wind turbines
Digital Reconstructions Reveal 200-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Embryo’s Unusual Teeth
New scans suggest unhatched dinosaurs reabsorbed a set of teeth during development
Take a Virtual Tour of Two Recently Excavated Homes in Pompeii
Pompeii Archaeological Park Director Massimo Osanna narrates stunning drone footage of preserved daily life in the ancient city
Watch This Giant, Eerie, String-Like Sea Creature Hunt for Food in the Indian Ocean
Researchers shared a video of this massive siphonophore, one of the longest of its kind ever recorded
Why Scientists Created a 'Smart Toilet' That Recognizes Your Butt
The bidet-like suite of devices detects abnormalities in feces that could flag signs of certain cancers
Newly Discovered Portrait Depicts Woman Who May Have Inspired Jane Austen Character
Mary Pearson, who was briefly engaged to the writer's brother, may be the real-life counterpart of Lydia Bennet from "Pride and Prejudice"
Archaeologists Discover Paintings of Goddess in 3,000-Year-Old Mummy's Coffin
Researchers lifted the ancient Egyptian mummy out of her coffin for the first time in 100 years and, to their surprise, uncovered the ancient artworks
Researchers Find Two Fornicating Flies Enshrined in 41-Million-Year-Old Amber
A treasure trove of new fossils unearthed in Australia reveals some raunchily-positioned bugs
Dolphin Boy Bands Sing 'Pop' Songs in Sync—and the Ladies Want It That Way
Female dolphins, it seems, aren’t immune to the allure of a harmonizing boy band
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