science / science - 6 years ago

Mysterious ‘dark fluid’ could make up 95% of the universe, Oxford scientist claims

This is a pretty far-out idea

science / science - 6 years ago

John Grisham’s True-Crime Classic The Innocent Man Gets a New Chapter on Netflix

A John Grisham classic true crime is getting a new chapter on Netflix. The six-part docu-series 'The Innocent Man' will debut on Dec. 14.

science / science - 6 years ago

Ancient meteor explosion ‘could explain Bible story of Sodom and Gomorrah’

Evidence for the blast has been found near the Dead Sea

science / science - 6 years ago

How The Iconic 1968 Earthrise Photo Changed Our Relationship To The Planet

1968 was a crazy year, its events moving at a horrific pace. The Tet

science / science - 6 years ago

The brightest, greenest comet will be visible with the naked eye next week

Here's when to look up

science / science - 6 years ago

A Culture of Clerical Immunity in Myanmar Is Putting Children at Risk of Abuse

Sexual and physical abuse may be going unreported at Myanmar's monastic schools

science / science - 6 years ago

New Satellite Images Show Expansion at a North Korea Missile Base, Report Says

Despite Kim Jong Un's pledge to reduce his country's nuclear capabilities

science / science - 6 years ago

China's vow to curb fentanyl won't end US opioid crisis: experts

The US-China trade war truce includes a pledge by Beijing to tackle another lucrative -- and deadly -- export: fentanyl, a potent opioid ravaging US communities.

science / science - 6 years ago

New study explains creation of deadly California 'firenado'

REDDING, Calif. (AP) — A rare fire tornado that raged during this summer's deadly Carr Fire in Northern California was created by a combination of scorching weather, erratic winds and an ice-topped cloud that towered miles into the atmosphere, according to a study announced Wednesday.

science / science - 6 years ago

Canada Arrests CFO of China's Huawei Technologies for Possible Extradition to the U.S.

Canadian authorities said Wednesday that they have arrested the chief financial officer of China’s Huawei Technologies for possible extradition to the United States.

science / science - 6 years ago

Climate change offers sparkling prospects to English winemakers

With climate change pushing up temperatures, English winemakers are rubbing their hands as their sparkling wines start to give top champagnes a run for their money. Strolling through the Pinglestone vineyard in Hampshire, southern England, under a pale autumn sun, winemaker James Bowerman is smilin...

science / science - 6 years ago

Today We Have Anger.' Argentina's Women Protest Acquittal After Teenage Girl's Murder

Thousands of people protested Wednesday across Argentina against a court ruling that acquitted two men of sexually abusing and killing a 16-year-old girl in 2016.

science / science - 6 years ago

How Understanding the 'Greatest' Generation Can Help Us Understand George H.W. Bush

He was the last president of the generation that fought World War II

science / science - 6 years ago

24 Amazon Employees Hospitalized After Can of Bear Spray Explodes at Fulfillment Center

Employees reported having trouble breathing and feeling burning sensations in their eyes and throat.

science / science - 6 years ago

The Latest: Carbon dioxide emissions see steep jump in 2018

KATOWICE, Poland (AP) — The Latest on the two-week U.N. climate meeting in Poland (all times local):