An image of a fossilized “hell ant.” (Photo courtesy of Anderson Lepeko) A newly discovered fossil of a “hell ant” may be the oldest known ant, researchers say. The fossil insect was discovered in what is now northeastern Brazil and…
This fossil is a vertebra of Mosasaurus hoffmanni, one of the largest mosasaurs to ever exist. (Photo: James Starnes) Scientists say a giant “sea dragon” spine found on a Mississippi riverbank may belong to the largest mosasaur ever discovered in…
People can become infected with La Crosse virus after being bitten by a mosquito that carries the virus. (Photo courtesy of James D. Gathany via CDC PHIL) Disease Name: La Crosse Virus Disease Affected populations: La Crosse virus disease is…
(Image credit: Garmin) Right now, you can get the Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar (51mm) at Best Buy for a whopping $360 off the $899.99 MSRP. The $539.99 price is the lowest we’ve ever seen, and it’s a surprising $110…
While restoring the historic Academy Building at the University of Southern Maine, workers came across a trove of letters and drawings left behind by students who studied in the building nearly two centuries ago. Restoration Project Uncovers Forgotten History of…
Schistosoma haematobium is a flatworm that infects humans and is found in Africa and parts of the Middle East. Research has shown that it can increase the risk of developing cervical cancer. (Image credit: DE AGOSTINI PICTURE LIBRARY via Getty…
(Image credit: VICTOR de SCHWANBERG/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images) Quantum computing company Alice & Bob has improved the reliability of its cat qubits, which could significantly improve the accuracy of future quantum computers. Fault tolerance is an important issue in quantum…
There are many types of cancer, which are diseases characterized by uncontrolled cell division. (Image credit: KATERYNA KON/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY via Getty Images) Jump to: There are tens of trillions of cells in the human body, and new cells are…
Magnetars are capable of tearing apart anything that gets too close to their powerful magnetic fields. (Image credit: Getty Images) Astronomers have identified an incredibly powerful “zombie star” hurtling through the Milky Way at more than 110,000 mph (177,000 km/h).…
The man had been experiencing hiccups for several days and a crunching sound in his chest. The cause was a viral infection. (Photo by KATERYNA KON/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY via Getty Images) Patient: 60-year-old man from Istanbul. Symptoms: The patient presented…