Nuclear bomb tests caused a spike in a radioactive form of carbon that accumulated in living things
Researchers found that almost half of the mountain lions they tested showed signs of plague infection
The story of two bored art lovers who found a way to "a-mouse" themselves
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
The classically trained actor is reading a sonnet a day on Instagram
Universities, libraries and museums are among the organizations seeking personal stories about the pandemic's effects on daily life
The CDC recommends wearing a fabric mask in public where social distancing is difficult, like at the grocery store
A treasure trove of new fossils unearthed in Australia reveals some raunchily-positioned bugs
Visitors can get up close and personal with augmented reality versions of historic globes recently digitized by the British Library
Audible's new service is aimed at school-age children participating in distance learning but features selections likely to appeal to all
This is the story behind the breads you might be baking in lockdown
Researchers compared tree rings from around the world to determine that a volcano on Santorini probably erupted in 1560 B.C.
Geoscientists noticed the normal rumbles of human activity picked up by their instruments have died down as much of the world ground to a halt
These flying reptiles patrolled the African skies some 100 million years ago
Angry historians say the stretch of concrete was one of the largest remaining sections of the inner wall
The worms are 283-times more abundant than they were in the 1970s, which might be a sign of healthy marine ecosystems
A new study ties the ousting of women directors, actors, producers and screenwriters to the rise of entertainment studios
Due to COVID-19, Art + Action's "Come to Your Census" project has pivoted from posters and events to social media and online outreach
New research suggests the civilization used huge enclosures to trap and stockpile live fish to support its complex society
Traces of lead pollution frozen in a glacier confirm that British lead production waned just before the death of Thomas Becket
New calculations show that the ring of light surrounding a black hole is actually made up of infinite subrings that can’t be seen with current technology
The bright blue pigment that adorns the Bust of Nefertiti’s crown can now be used to study molecular biology
Female dolphins, it seems, aren’t immune to the allure of a harmonizing boy band
The new wound further diminishes Earth’s protective shield against damaging solar radiation
New research details the first forensic investigation of the Sylt concentration camp, located on the Channel Island of Alderney, since the end of WWII
The Internet Archive describes the downloadable collection of more than one million books as a library, but critics call it piracy
Over his five-decade-plus career, the "Strega Nona" author contributed to more than 270 books
The impact that created Pluto’s 'heart' may have rippled through its ocean and damaged its rear
Hailing from all over Australia, the spiders were identified by a scientist who used to fear them
Storms reveal, then hide, the ship's sand-covered remains every decade or so
The Getty Museum hopes its social media challenge will spark inspiration amid the COVID-19 pandemic
The bacterial strain can break down some of the toxic components of polyurethane plastic
Architects and designers restored royal ruins across Europe to their former glory
Hundreds of museums are participating in an online attempt to spread joy as COVID-19 keeps their galleries empty
Despite the name, moon won’t have a rosy hue. The name alludes to flowers that bloom in April
Thieves pilfered "The Parsonage Garden at Nuenen in Spring 1884" from the Singer Laren in the early hours of Monday morning
After 62 years underwater, the USS "Stickleback"—the casualty of an accidental friendly collision—has finally been found
A rare cache of aquatic animal remains suggests that like early humans, Neanderthals were exploiting marine resources
Americans have some time before social distancing measures can let up—and every day counts
Matilda McCrear was just 2 when she was captured and brought to Alabama on the "Clotilda"
Illustrators are sharing artwork of Amabie, a spirit first popularized during the Edo period, on social media
The spacecraft Hayabusa2 hurled a four-pound copper ball toward the asteroid's surface at about 4,500 miles an hour to create an artificial crater
Precious data points logged on paper are in dire need of a hero. Could it be you?
The country has shut down its museums and archaeological sites in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus
The exact molecule behind the Minamata mercury disaster, caused by a chemical plant’s wastewater, remains a point of disagreement
Titles related to "home-life" subjects—like preserving and canning—have also experienced a boost in sales
With no new infections reported in Hubei province in recent days, restrictions are easing up—but experts worry about possible 'second wave' of cases
The liquid inside is 3 percent alcohol by volume—and contains 0.13 milligrams of lead per liter
No SARS-CoV-2 infections have yet been detected in our closest living relatives. But there is precedent for viruses jumping from people to other great apes
The California landmark is closed, but you can explore its bizarre architectural features from afar