Skeletons discovered in Pompeii show deaths by earthquake, not just Vesuvius' eruption
The two skeletons, believed to be men, were found beneath a wall that collapsed before the area was covered in volcanic material.
The two skeletons, believed to be men, were found beneath a wall that collapsed before the area was covered in volcanic material.
Researchers begin human trials for oral drug to protect against dirty bomb exposure
Technically known as radiological dispersion devices, dirty bombs are relatively primitive, imprecise weapons. They are much easier and cheaper to build than a nuclear device and also far less dangerous.
Technically known as radiological dispersion devices, dirty bombs are relatively primitive, imprecise weapons. They are much easier and cheaper to build than a nuclear device and also far less dangerous.
Spot the white shark! Many can't in this photo taken off Cape Cod
A research team captured this photo from drone footage last field season near Cape Cod. Can you spot the white shark?
A research team captured this photo from drone footage last field season near Cape Cod. Can you spot the white shark?
Stunning photo of Earth captured by Europe’s new weather satellite
It's the first of a new generation of satellites set to revolutionize weather forecasting in Europe.
It's the first of a new generation of satellites set to revolutionize weather forecasting in Europe.
NASA photos may show evidence of ancient wild river on Mars
The images were taken by NASA’s Perseverance rover, which has been exploring the Jezero Crater for two years.
The images were taken by NASA’s Perseverance rover, which has been exploring the Jezero Crater for two years.
'Giga-Moon' offers views of lunar surface in stunning detail, created from a backyard in Arizona
This stunning photo of the moon is made up of more than 280,000 individual high-res photos to give us this immense detail. Check it out.
This stunning photo of the moon is made up of more than 280,000 individual high-res photos to give us this immense detail. Check it out.
Watch: Curious black bear breaks into truck in Colorado, steals bag
Colorado Parks and Wildlife says it has already received 173 reports of bear activity in 25 Colorado counties this year.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife says it has already received 173 reports of bear activity in 25 Colorado counties this year.
NYPD rescues horse in the Bronx stuck in muddy water
The officers used rescue equipment to safely hoist the horse out of the muddy water near Orchard Beach.
The officers used rescue equipment to safely hoist the horse out of the muddy water near Orchard Beach.
Flight controllers free antenna stuck on European spacecraft headed for Jupiter
Flight controllers in Germany freed the antenna Friday after nearly a month of effort.
Flight controllers in Germany freed the antenna Friday after nearly a month of effort.
Watch: Man torches termite swarms with DIY flamethrower
After about a minute of unsuccessful swatting, Kenny Bellau reached for "something a little more lethal."
After about a minute of unsuccessful swatting, Kenny Bellau reached for "something a little more lethal."
Memphis snakes bred in captivity slither back into the wild
It's become an annual conservation event in central Louisiana: Young Louisiana pine snakes that were bred in captivity are released in Kisatchie National Forest in central Louisiana.
It's become an annual conservation event in central Louisiana: Young Louisiana pine snakes that were bred in captivity are released in Kisatchie National Forest in central Louisiana.
Future space missions should be conducted with all-female crew, study suggests
New research conducted by the European Space Agency suggests that female astronauts may be more “efficient” in space than their male counterparts.
New research conducted by the European Space Agency suggests that female astronauts may be more “efficient” in space than their male counterparts.
Watch: Florida deputies help hawk 'snake' his way out of deadly situation
A pair of Florida deputies helped a hawk "snake" his way out of a deadly situation.
A pair of Florida deputies helped a hawk "snake" his way out of a deadly situation.
USC doctors looking to perform world's first bladder transplant
Doctors have currently launched a clinical trial to enroll a potential participant for this historic operation, the school reported.
Doctors have currently launched a clinical trial to enroll a potential participant for this historic operation, the school reported.
Study shows promising results with experimental skin patch to treat toddlers highly allergic to peanuts
A new study finds an experimental skin patch shows promise to treat toddlers who are highly allergic to peanuts.
A new study finds an experimental skin patch shows promise to treat toddlers who are highly allergic to peanuts.
Powerful sun storm could bring northern lights to parts of US on Wednesday
NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center predicts a moderate geomagnetic storm on Wednesday due to a coronal mass ejection observed late Sunday. The office has recently amended a Geomagnetic Storm Watch to the G2 level.
NOAA's Space Weather Prediction Center predicts a moderate geomagnetic storm on Wednesday due to a coronal mass ejection observed late Sunday. The office has recently amended a Geomagnetic Storm Watch to the G2 level.
Are black holes a danger to us?
The amount of mass a black hole can contain is likened to a star 10 times more massive than our sun squeezed into a sphere about as wide as New York City, according to NASA.
The amount of mass a black hole can contain is likened to a star 10 times more massive than our sun squeezed into a sphere about as wide as New York City, according to NASA.
Drone video captures amazing power of avalanche as it sweeps down Canadian mountain
A drone pilot who was in the middle of packing up his gear for the day was able to get it back into the air just in time to see a powerful avalanche sweeping down a mountain and crashing to the ground below on Canada’s Vancouver Island.
A drone pilot who was in the middle of packing up his gear for the day was able to get it back into the air just in time to see a powerful avalanche sweeping down a mountain and crashing to the ground below on Canada’s Vancouver Island.
Oceans could lurk beneath icy surface of four of Uranus' moons, study shows
This study is the first to detail the evolution of the interior makeup and structure of all five large moons – Ariel, Umbriel, Titania, Oberon and Miranda, according to NASA.
This study is the first to detail the evolution of the interior makeup and structure of all five large moons – Ariel, Umbriel, Titania, Oberon and Miranda, according to NASA.
Colorado homebuyer discovers snakes in walls as she moves in: 'I'm petrified'
The homeowner says the dog discovered snakes in the wall of her new home as she was unpacking.
The homeowner says the dog discovered snakes in the wall of her new home as she was unpacking.