Maternal death rates doubled in the past 20 years in the US
Maternal mortality rates in the U.S. progressively worsened from 1999 to 2019, a new study finds, and Black populations face the greatest risk.
By Harry Baker published
Photographers hoping to capture stunning noctilucent clouds have been left frustrated this year. The fast-approaching solar maximum may be to blame.
By Sascha Pare published
An eruption opened a 1.7-mile-long fissure in the ground on Monday (June 10), with lava still spewing and flowing south towards the site of the region's last volcanic eruption.
By Lou Mudge last updated
Prime Day is here, and with it come some great deals on fitness trackers and smartwatches to take home
By Ethan Freedman published
Bones from the two ancient predatory species were found in the La Brea tar pits in what is now West Hollywood and showed signs of bone disease not normally seen in wild animals.
By Stephanie Pappas, Benjamin Radford last updated
Conspiracy theories that have taken hold range from a faked moon landing to Barack Obama's birthplace to chemtrails.
By Harry Baker published
Researchers have calculated the "ninth Dedekind number," which belongs to an exponentially complex series of numbers that define outputs of logical functions based on different spatial dimensions.
By Donavyn Coffey published
Water extinguishes fire, but it doesn't act on the flames themselves.
By Chris McMullen published
Prime Day Save up to $35 on these science-based board games, learning as you play (or pretending to at least).
By Lou Mudge published
Deals This Prime Day deal won't last forever. The top rated Dyson Purifier Cool is $499 on Amazon now.
By Chris McMullen published
Prime Day Whether you're capturing wildlife or shooting the stars, the Canon EOS R5 is a great camera for serious snappers and with $1054 off, it's a bargain too.