Megalodon may have been ‘even longer’ than we thought
If there’s anywhere Team Lemon (formerly Team Mako) and Team Great White may find common ground, it’s megalodon speed. Rather ...
The forgotten story of the woman who invented the dishwasher
But a more recent innovation was causing an even bigger stir: the Garis-Cochran Dishwashing Machine, the only device in the massive hall invented by a woman. Over 200 dirty dishes could be loaded into ...
15 breathtaking images from the Nature Photography Awards
The 2024 Nature Photography Contest showcases the complicated beauty and inspiring resiliency of our planet. Photographer Christopher Paetkau took home top honors (and a €1000 prize) for his ...
Scientists pinpoint age of suspected human-Neanderthal hybrid child
Advanced radiocarbon dating has provided the most accurate age assessment yet for the “Lapedo Child,” one of the most provocative prehistoric human skeletons ever discovered. But the results of this ...
Robot-driven Maserati MC20 sets new world speed record
As built, Maserati’s MC20 is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 making 621 horsepower, and its top speed is 202 mph when driven by a human. With a robot behind the wheel, so to speak, the ...
New evidence for water lurking under the moon’s poles
During the Chandra’s Surface Thermophysical Experiment (ChaSTE), the spacecraft took the first measurements of this kind since those taken by the Apollo missions over half a century ago. While Apollo ...
Jackie and Shadow’s third eaglet has landed
Following the successful hatchings of two little eaglets this week, a third egg has hatched for internet-famous bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow. The third eaglet arrived before 6:13 a.m. PST on ...