New Research

An 1885 illustration shows bodies being thrown into a pit during the Great Plague of 1655. Now, new research is turning this image on its head.

See How the Plague Swept Through London

New research shows that during mass burials, bodies were given more respect than previously thought

Pigs Aren't Quite as Domesticated as People Once Thought

Researchers partially unravel the complexity of domesticated swine genetics

Egyptian blue on a fragment from Thebes, Egypt from around 1350 B.C. showing Nebamun hunting in the marshes

How Glistening Egyptian Blue Pigment Was Forgotten then Lost

It may be the oldest artificial pigment

Denmark’s Earliest Kings Were Also Pirates

Viking piracy laid the groundwork for the Danish monarchy

Neanderthals Had Houses With Hot Water

Not bad for a caveman

Studies With Shorter Titles Are Cited More Often

Pithier titles may lead to greater impact factors.

Some of the wildlife in Botswana carry bacteria resistant to anti-malarial drugs typically used by tourists

African Wildlife May Be Acquiring Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria From Nearby Humans

The finding points to ways that 'superbugs' might spread

Soon, Red Fireworks Might Not Contain Carcinogens Anymore

Scientists discover alternative to cancer-causing chemicals that give red fireworks their color.

Knut, the star of the Berlin Zoo, died due to swelling in his brain.

Knut the Polar Bear’s Mysterious Death Finally Solved

The famed Berlin Zoo bear suffered from an autoimmune disease that until now has only been known to occur in humans

The Grand Canyon is Full of Mercury

Researchers find high levels of mercury and selenium in plants and animals along the Colorado River

Putting Eyeballs on Billboards Might Help Stop Crime

The feeling of being watched makes human change their behavior, even if it comes from a poster.

Psychopaths Might Be Immune to Contagious Yawning

The less empathetic someone is, the less likely they are to yawn back.

Opah caught off the coast of Hawaii can weigh 200 pounds.

Taking the Temperature of the First Warmblooded Fish

What can the opah tell us about the deep blue sea

The full Rhamphorhynchus specimen

Fossilized Poop is Rare, Fossilized Poop Inside a Fossilized Dinosaur is Even Rarer

Fossilized feces are always interesting, and researchers may have just found an extra special example

Images of the rock art after the team’s analysis show a collection of animal- and human-like figures and no dragon or pterodactyl

Utah's Winged Monster Rock Painting Isn’t A Monster at All

The picture shows a collection of figures, none of which have wings

Over 14,000 Miles of America's Coastline is Covered in Concrete

14 percent of America’s coastline is coated in concrete — and that could actually be really bad

Ancient Diamonds Came From Seawater and Future Diamonds Might Come From The Air

Cloudy diamonds give some scientists new clues to how they formed underground, others find ways to make them out of thin air.

For A Better-Tasting Tomato, Dip It In Hot Water Before Sticking It In The Fridge

A simple chemical trick could make supermarket tomatoes taste way better.

A Large Blue butterfly (Maculinea arion)

The Story of the Butterfly That Got Adopted by A Red Ant

With unexpected infanticide and toxic chemicals, it’s a story loved by all

Grimy City Buildings Re-Pollute the Air

Filthy urban surfaces “breathe” pollutants when they’re exposed to sun

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