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Science NotebookMysterious shipwreck discovered off North Carolina coastArtifacts on the wreck indicate it might date as far back as the late 1700s 鈥� the time of the American Revolution.
Orca baby boom: Enough to save the endangered whales?Four newborn orcas have been spotted off the coast of Washington and British Columbia, including one apparently midwifed by other orcas.
In latest close-up images of Pluto, details of big heart take center stageAs it hurtles away from Pluto, New Horizons has returned only about 1 to 2 percent of the data it has on board. And it continues to gather more on the outbound leg of its journey.
Anatomy of a scream: What鈥檚 the science behind a shriek?A new study explains how screams, through special acoustic properties, fulfil a unique biological niche.
Science NotebookHow do mosquitoes find food? First, they smell you, scientists sayNew research shows that mosquitoes find targets by following the scent of the air we exhale, then using sight and body heat sensors to close in.
NASA to unveil new Pluto photos at live conferenceNASA is set to reveal a series of new photos from the New Horizon's Pluto flyby,
Science NotebookWhy beloved polar bear may face bigger risk than previously thoughtA new study rejects the long-held belief that the state of 'walking hibernation' would help polar bears weather climate change.
Caveman's cavity: 14,000-year-old tooth sheds light on early dentistryHumans have been prying out cavities for longer than previously thought, a new study has found.
Science NotebookWayward space junk prompts astronauts to shelter in cosmic lifeboatEven small debris the size of a paint fleck can cause problems for the International Space Station.
NASA flyby spies Pluto moon's mountainous moatIn a newly released photo, NASA's New Horizons probe spots a strange sight on Pluto's big moon Charon聽鈥� a mountain sitting in a moat.
Bacon-flavored seaweed: More nutritious than kale?Scientists have developed a new strain of dulse, a seaweed with twice the nutritional profile of kale聽and a 'pretty strong bacon flavor.'
Cascadia fault line: How FEMA is planning for a big quake in US northwestCascadia fault line:聽Experts say the northwestern region of the United States is 72 years overdue for a big earthquake, which is expected to be between 8.0 and 9.2 in magnitude.聽
Why is screaming so effective? Scientists explain.Whether you're an infant or not, screaming is a great way to get everyone's attention. Now, scientists have unraveled screaming's unique acoustic properties that make screams so transfixing.
Science NotebookPaleontologists discover 'fluffy feathered poodle from hell'Paleontologists have unearthed a new dinosaur in China that likely could shed light on the evolution of flight.
Why climate change may mean longer airline flightsScientists, studying global climate models, find changing wind patterns may impact flight lengths and carbon dioxide emissions.聽
To infinity and beyond? What comes after PlutoNew Horizon's mission could extend beyond Pluto to explore the Kuiper Belt region. Eventually, the spacecraft will head on a never-ending trip out of the solar system.
Science NotebookWhy are scientists so excited about fossilized worm sperm?Researchers from the Swedish Museum of Natural History have discovered the oldest fossilized animal spermatozoa.
Ancient Chinese velociraptor cousin had sharp claws, looked fabulous聽Zhenyuanlong suni, a relative of Velociraptor, sported layers of fancy feathers, say paleontologists.
Science NotebookPluto in pictures: a visual timeline of our changing view of icy orbThe former ninth planet received its first visit by Earthlings with a flyby by the New Horizons spacecraft on Tuesday, the result of nearly a century of research and discovery.
Antarctic expedition finds world's oldest sperm cellsThe sperm cell fragments, found embedded within the walls of a fossilized cocoon, are thought to be 50 million years old.