(Image courtesy of Knowable Magazine, CC BY-ND) Back in 2008, neurovirologist Renee Douville discovered something strange in the brains of people who died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS): viral proteins. But these people were not infected with any known virus.…
Bats have one of the most advanced hearing systems in the animal kingdom. (Image: VW Pics via Getty Images) The nocturnal hunter emits high-frequency sounds in flight, analyzing the reflected waves to navigate in the dark. Although these signals exceed…
The first ever image of Earth taken by a space probe from lunar orbit was recorded on August 23, 1966. (Image: NASA) KEY DETAILS The gist: The world’s first photograph of our planet taken from the surface of the Moon.…
Can you spot the differences between a water turtle (left) and a land turtle (right)? (Photo: LL28 and Francesco Riccardo Iacomino via Getty Images) Turtles are reptiles with a protective shell, but there are important differences between species. How can…
Israeli forces have found the bodies of two more hostages in the Gaza Strip. The remains of Ilan Weiss and another unnamed captive were found just as Israel launched an offensive in the region. Mr. Weiss, 33, was killed in…
This illustration shows a cross-section of the ovary of a rhesus macaque, with female reproductive cells highlighted in green. The small dots around the periphery (there are 25–30 of them in this plane) represent the ovarian reserve. The large cell…
The disappearing lake is located in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. (Photo: Martin Siepmann/Getty Images) AT A GLANCE Name: Lugarema, or the Vanishing Lake Location: County Antrim, Northern Ireland Coordinates: 55.157034137386944, -6.1079272599514285 The reason for its uniqueness: The reservoir can disappear…
Scientists at NASA’s Southwest Research Institute have identified the 29th natural satellite of Uranus using infrared technology from the James Webb Observatory. The discovery was recorded on February 2, but an official announcement about it appeared only on Tuesday in…
Earlier this week, SpaceX successfully launched nearly 20 satellites into low Earth orbit as part of the final Falcon 9 mission of the year. The company’s rocket lifted off from SLC-4E at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California at 12:27…
Video Popular Destinations for International Travel in 2025 With summer approaching, it’s the perfect time to plan your vacation. FOX Business correspondent Kelly Saberi shares the scoop. NEWSFox News audio articles service is now available! A common sight from quiet…