Ancient DNA challenges theories about when humans first reached North America
Researchers examining ancient DNA have narrowed down the timeline of early human migration into North America — shedding light on a question that's puzzled scientists for decades.
Researchers examining ancient DNA have narrowed down the timeline of early human migration into North America — shedding light on a question that's puzzled scientists for decades.
Look up tonight: The Orionids meteor shower peaks as debris from Halley's comet lights up the night sky
The Orionid meteor shower will peak Oct. 21–22, offering sky watchers a chance to see meteors from Halley’s Comet before dawn.
The Orionid meteor shower will peak Oct. 21–22, offering sky watchers a chance to see meteors from Halley’s Comet before dawn.
Marin County holds community sessions to prepare for El Niño hazards
Marin County officials held a community meeting at the College of Marin to help Ross Valley residents prepare for the incoming El Niño climate pattern.
Marin County officials held a community meeting at the College of Marin to help Ross Valley residents prepare for the incoming El Niño climate pattern.
Astronomers discover 1st green star in space as white dwarfs break color rules
Astronomers found that white dwarf stars can display surprising colors because of their dense, chemically diverse atmospheres, including the first known genuinely green star.
Astronomers found that white dwarf stars can display surprising colors because of their dense, chemically diverse atmospheres, including the first known genuinely green star.
Invasive hairy ants are on the move: What to watch for
Invasive, hairy ants are spreading across the Southeast U.S., creating “super colonies” with millions of critters and costing millions of dollars in damages along the way.
Invasive, hairy ants are spreading across the Southeast U.S., creating “super colonies” with millions of critters and costing millions of dollars in damages along the way.
Man fishing when attacked, killed by alligator at Florida park, officials say
Officials said a body was pulled from the water after a suspected alligator attack in Florida. Here's what to know.
Officials said a body was pulled from the water after a suspected alligator attack in Florida. Here's what to know.
Man discovers mysterious stone outside home, leading to massive 3,300-year-old Egyptian treasure
Scientists made a remarkable discovery of two massive statues of King Ramses II in astonishing condition in an Egyptian village on Tuesday.
Scientists made a remarkable discovery of two massive statues of King Ramses II in astonishing condition in an Egyptian village on Tuesday.
Necropsy for Jackie the beloved bald eagle reveals new information
The necropsy for Jackie, the beloved bald eagle from California's Big Bear Valley, reveals new information about what led to the raptor's death.
The necropsy for Jackie, the beloved bald eagle from California's Big Bear Valley, reveals new information about what led to the raptor's death.
New long-clawed dinosaur species identified from century-old fossil in museum drawer
A long-overlooked Isle of Wight fossil has revealed Europe’s first known megaraptoran dinosaur, a feathered predator with huge claws.
A long-overlooked Isle of Wight fossil has revealed Europe’s first known megaraptoran dinosaur, a feathered predator with huge claws.
Tiger that killed man at wildlife park will not be euthanized, officials say
A tiger named Altai that attacked and killed a man who entered its enclosure will not be euthanized, the park said Sunday.
A tiger named Altai that attacked and killed a man who entered its enclosure will not be euthanized, the park said Sunday.
Man dies after entering tiger enclosure at wildlife park
A man died Saturday after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park and being attacked, authorities said.
A man died Saturday after entering a tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park and being attacked, authorities said.
Massive 2,000-year-old discovery from time of Jesus emerges remarkably intact
A remarkably intact discovery dating to around the time of Jesus has been unearthed in Israel.
A remarkably intact discovery dating to around the time of Jesus has been unearthed in Israel.
844-pound alligator named 'Snaggletooth' killed after years-long hunt
A hunter captured a massive alligator in South Carolina ending a persistent four-year pursuit of the reptile.
A hunter captured a massive alligator in South Carolina ending a persistent four-year pursuit of the reptile.
Margaret Hamilton, pioneering Apollo program software engineer, dies at 90
Margaret Hamilton, the pioneering computer software engineer who led the development of on-board flight software for NASA’s Apollo moon missions, has died at age 90.
Margaret Hamilton, the pioneering computer software engineer who led the development of on-board flight software for NASA’s Apollo moon missions, has died at age 90.
NASA’s Curiosity shares dramatic glimpse of Martian dawn
The Curiosity rover snapped what NASA scientists are calling the most detailed view yet of the distant, wind-carved Martian cliffs at dawn, and leaving them asking more questions about what they see.
The Curiosity rover snapped what NASA scientists are calling the most detailed view yet of the distant, wind-carved Martian cliffs at dawn, and leaving them asking more questions about what they see.
Study finds higher levels of everyday chemicals in baby teeth of kids with autism
A pilot study from The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center found higher levels of several potentially harmful chemicals in the primary teeth of children with autism compared with children without autism.
A pilot study from The University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center found higher levels of several potentially harmful chemicals in the primary teeth of children with autism compared with children without autism.
Noah's Ark researchers ‘inching towards’ confirmation after drilling challenges natural-rock theory
A team investigating a boat-shaped formation in eastern Turkey says new evidence is strengthening its case that the site could hold the remains of Noah's Ark.
A team investigating a boat-shaped formation in eastern Turkey says new evidence is strengthening its case that the site could hold the remains of Noah's Ark.
Scientists discover 57 new marine species lurking in the depths of the South Atlantic
A group of scientists in Argentina discovered dozens of new species in the South Atlantic Ocean, shedding new light on one of the world’s most biologically dynamic regions.
A group of scientists in Argentina discovered dozens of new species in the South Atlantic Ocean, shedding new light on one of the world’s most biologically dynamic regions.
Marin County and San Rafael investing millions to fight impending El Niño storm impacts
As Marin County and surrounding cities continue to absorb significant impacts from winter weather, local governments are committing substantial funds to prepare for the heightened risks of the upcoming El Niño season across the Bay Area.
As Marin County and surrounding cities continue to absorb significant impacts from winter weather, local governments are committing substantial funds to prepare for the heightened risks of the upcoming El Niño season across the Bay Area.
Possible planet found in habitable zone of star about 2,000 degrees hotter than our sun
Researchers have identified a possible planet inside the habitable zone of a star, which would be the hottest star to host a planet in that region, if confirmed.
Researchers have identified a possible planet inside the habitable zone of a star, which would be the hottest star to host a planet in that region, if confirmed.