SCIENCE

Thousands of cold-stunned sea turtles being rescued in Texas

 

Residents, some of whom lack heat or basic amenities in their own homes due to the unusually chilly weather, have been rescuing cold-stunned… Read more

Topsy-turvy weather comes from polar vortex

It’s as if the world has been turned upside-down, or at least its weather. You can blame the increasingly familiar polar vortex, which has brought… Read more

Amid rising seas, ‘dry’ resort is wetter than it likes

Ocean City, New Jersey is officially a “dry” town.

In 1879, four Methodist ministers established a Christian seaside resort here with a permanent… Read more

Russian cargo ship launched to International Space Station

An unmanned Russian cargo ship launched successfully Monday with a load of supplies for the International Space Station.

The Progress MS-16… Read more

Late ice cramps anglers’ appetite, research of crucial fish

A lack of ice in cold weather states this year has made it difficult for scientists to study the population of an ecologically important fish.

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Egypt: Archaeologists unearth ancient beer factory in Abydos

 American and Egyptian archaeologists have unearthed what could be the oldest known beer factory at one of the most prominent archaeological sites… Read more

Riding high: Suter wins downhill for her 1st gold at worlds

 Corinne Suter ended Switzerland’s 32-year wait for a women’s downhill world title on Saturday, winning her fourth straight medal at a major championship… Read more

Australian Open goes quiet as lockdown keeps crowds away

Inside an empty Rod Laver Arena, the fluttering of a photographer’s camera suddenly seemed all too distracting before a player served.

Other… Read more