King cobra mystery that’s puzzled scientists for 188 years finally solved
Scientists identified four new species of king cobra from 154 museum specimens.
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World’s 1st wooden satellite arrives at ISS for key orbital test
The first-ever wooden satellite, called LignoSat, arrived at the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Dragon cargo capsule on Nov. 5 to perform some key in-space tests.
Surprised Russian school kids discover Arctic island has vanished after comparing satellite images
A student-led project comparing satellite images of the Arctic has discovered that a small Russian island has recently vanished after “completely melting” away.
What were Carl Sagan’s contributions to science? Remembering the ‘Cosmos’ star on his 90th birthday.
On what would’ve been the astronomer’s 90th trip around the sun, here’s a look at his legacy as a scientist, advocate and communicator.
Cannabis use in early pregnancy not linked to ADHD or behavioral disorders in kids
A recent study published in the Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics found that children whose mothers used cannabis in early pregnancy did not have an increased risk of being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or disruptive behavior disorders…
We finally know why dogs shake when they’re wet
We now know the nerve responsible for dogs shaking water all over your dry clothes.
After decades, FDA finally moves to pull ineffective decongestant off shelves
In a long-sought move, the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday formally began the process of abandoning oral doses of a common over-the-counter decongestant, which the agency concluded last year is not effective at relieving stuffy noses. Specifically, the FDA…
Armored dinosaur could withstand the impact of a high-speed car crash, thanks to the ‘bulletproof vest’ over its plate armor
The new research suggests that this dinosaur’s armor was adapted for fighting between members of Borealopelta markmitchelli.
Law enforcement operation takes down 22,000 malicious IP addresses worldwide
An international coalition of police agencies has taken a major whack at criminals accused of running a host of online scams, including phishing, the stealing of account credentials and other sensitive data, and the spreading of ransomware, Interpol said recently.…
Trump’s likely FCC chair wrote Project 2025 chapter on how he’d run the agency
The Republican who is likely to lead the Federal Communications Commission under President-elect Donald Trump detailed how he would run the agency when he wrote a chapter for the conservative Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025. Carr, a longtime opponent of net…
