SCIENCE
How Lake Mead Water Levels Have Changed So Far This Year
As of June 20, 2024, the lake's water level stands at 1,063.94 feet above mean sea level—165.06 feet below the reservoir's full pool level.
Map Reveals Global Water Pollution Hotspots Amid 'Waste Crisis'
A study shows that the world is facing a crisis because of the skyrocketing amount of waste being produced by modern societies.
'Concerning' Bird Flu Study Finds Surfaces Contaminated for a Long Time
The findings come amid a multi-state outbreak of bird flu among dairy cows and a third confirmed case in humans.
Archaeologists Find 'Exciting' Colonial Artifact From Michigan Fort
The 18th-century item was found during an excavation at Colonial Michilimackinac—a reconstructed 18th-century fort trading post.
Asteroid to Pass Close to Earth Tomorrow—How to See It
2024 MK, the Washington Monument-sized asteroid, is due to pass Earth closer than the moon on Saturday morning.
Volcano Made 'Pristine' 3D Fossils in the Pompeii of 512 Million Years Ago
The remarkable specimens have revealed "previously unknown" features of trilobites—bizarre creatures that resembled pill bugs.
US Rivers' Total Water Output at Pollution Risk, Study Warns
Over half the water flowing out of U.S. river systems comes from ephemeral streams that are not protected by the Clean Water Act.
Texas' State Mammal Gets New Name
"The armadillo that's found in the United States should now be called the Mexican long-nosed armadillo," Anderson Feijó said.
Lava Lakes Cover 'Whole Surface' of Jupiter's Moon Io, NASA Reveals
"We estimate about 3 percent of it is covered by one of these molten lava lakes," researcher Alessandro Mura said.
Cardiovascular Health Now Biggest Risk Factor for Dementia
Dementia risk factors are changing, and the new biggest threat has been revealed in research.
Delaware Warning Over Deadly Disease-Carrying Bugs: 'Wake-Up Call'
"The bugs are here," the researchers said. "There is a hole in the system."
Ancient Egyptian Scribes Faced 'Occupational Risk' Too
The remains of individuals buried in a necropolis during the 3rd millennium B.C. have shed new light on the lives of these scribes.
Fly Through the 'Pillars of Creation' With Stunning New NASA Video
"See how they look different in the Hubble visible-light view versus the Webb infrared-light view," NASA's Frank Summers said.
Food Addiction Linked to Gut Bacteria
"We have demonstrated for the first time a direct interaction between the gut composition and brain gene expression," researchers said.
Prunes' New Health Benefit for Older Adults Revealed
"In our study we saw that daily prune consumption impacted factors related to fracture risk. That's clinically invaluable," professor Mary Jane De Souza said.
'Very Special' 1,500-Year-Old Christian Artifact Discovered
The richly decorated artifact, found hidden in a 5th-6th century church, is "unique," archaeologist Gerald Grabherr told Newsweek.
Multivitamins Study Reveals Whether Daily Use Helps You Live Longer
Nearly 1 in 3 adults take multivitamins in the United States, according to researchers.
Astronomers Find Surprises in Region of Jupiter Thought 'Really Boring'
"Jupiter never ceases to surprise," researcher Henrik Melin said. "It is in fact just as interesting as the northern lights, if not more so."
Iceland Volcano Eruptions May Last 'Years to Decades'
"Iceland must be prepared for volcanic episodes to continue into the future," said a petrologist.
The $10 Quintillion Object Floating Through Space
"By studying asteroid Psyche, we hope to better understand our universe and our place in it," NASA's Nicola Fox said.
Toxic Forever Chemicals Pass Into Human Skin, Scientists Warn
"The ability of these chemicals to be absorbed through skin has previously been dismissed," the researchers say.
Mission to Far Side of the Moon Returns
Chang'e-6 landed in the South Pole-Aitken Basin on the opposite side of the moon to Earth on June 1 and has now returned bearing lunar rocks and dust.