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Bronze Age Britons were cannibalized after an 'exceptionally violent' attack
“The most surprising thing is the sheer extent of the violence carried out on the bodies," the study's lead author told NBC News.
Obesity dipped in U.S. adults last year for the first time in more than a decade
The trend may be due, in part, to the rise of weight loss drugs like Ozempic.
When did Neanderthals interbreed with ancient humans? Research sheds light on our ancestry
Remnants of Neanderthal DNA in modern genomes have long prompted questions about interspecies mating. Two studies shed light on when that occurred — and when ancient humans left Africa.
Whale stuns scientists by going to record-breaking lengths in search of a breeding ground
Scientists behind the new research suggested that the record journey may be linked to climate change or possibly a shift in mating strategies.
Arctic tundra transformed from a carbon sink into a source of emissions, NOAA report finds
The Arctic tundra has switched from a carbon sink to a source of emissions, according to a NOAA report.
Jupiter, ascending: See our solar system's biggest planet at its brightest all year
Weather permitting, the gas giant will not only be brighter than most other stars and planets in the evening sky, but it will also be visible all night long.
7.0 earthquake in Northern California knocks out power to thousands
The earthquake rumbled at around 10:44 a.m. local time about 62 miles west of Ferndale, California, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
NASA says moon mission is further delayed but hopes to land astronauts before China
The next Artemis mission, which will send four astronauts on a flight around the moon, will be delayed until 2026, NASA announced. The program is already years behind schedule.
California earthquake: Tsunami warning canceled after 7.0-magnitude quake
The earthquake ruptured off California’s coast at about 10:45 a.m. PT, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Why has it been even hotter than expected recently? Research points to diminishing cloud cover
Global temperatures in the last two years have been higher than scientists anticipated. That may be because cloud cover has decreased, a study suggests.
Invasive 'murder hornets' found in Europe for the first time
Researchers think the southern giant hornets likely made a nest, but they are still looking for it.
