Prehistoric Stone Circle Discovery Similar to 'Early' Stonehenge
Investigations also uncovered evidence of a second stone circle and other prehistoric remains in the area.
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Diamond Rain Theory of Uranus and Neptune Challenged
The atmospheres of the ice giants Uranus and Neptune may be separated into layers that don't mix, like oil and water.
Abandoned North Carolina Mine Poses Possible Threat to Water Supply
Study examines water quality near historic Kings Mountain Mine as North Carolina prepares for lithium mining revival.
Iceland Volcano Update: Lava Pushes on Blue Lagoon's Defenses
The eruption, which began on Wednesday, is thickening along the defenses of the iconic resort.
How US Warning Center Responded to Catastrophic Tsunami: 'Flying Blind'
One seismologist has told Newsweek how his team reacted to one of the worst natural disasters in history.
Antibiotic Warning Issued Amid Rise in Global Use
Global use of antibiotics has risen by more than 21 percent in the last eight years, raising concerns about antibiotic resistance.
Ancient Clay Cylinders Reveal What May Be World's Oldest Alphabetic Writing
The early writing appears to date to around 2400 B.C.âpreceding the previous most bygone examples by roughly 500 years.
Extreme Drought Rising as Dry Spells Cover Over a Third of the US
More than a third of the U.S. suffers from drought conditions, with 3.68 percent under "extreme drought."
Heart-Shaped Sea Creatures Hold the Key to Faster Internet
Heart cockles have windows in their shells made from natural optical fibers, allowing light through to the algae inside them.
How Discovery of Lucy Skeleton Shaped Our Understanding of Human Evolution
The 3.2-million-year-old fossil, discovered 50 years ago, is considered to be one of the most significant early hominin specimens.
Atmospheric River To Bring Heavy Rains, Snow Across Pacific Northwest
"The average atmospheric river carries an amount of water vapor roughly equivalent to the average flow of water at the mouth of the Mississippi," NOAA states.
Will NASA's Mission to $10 Quintillion Psyche Asteroid Make Us All Rich?
The asteroid 16 Psyche is theorized to contain $10,000,000,000,000,000,000 worth of valuable metals, including platinum and gold.
What Is Methanol Poisoning? Scientists Explain As More People Die
After a fourth person has died from suspected methanol poisoning, scientists explain how it affects the body.
Solar Orbiter Snaps Sharpest Ever Images of the Sun
"The sun's magnetic field is key to understanding the dynamic nature of our home star from the smallest to the largest scales," scientist Daniel Müller said.
NASA Curiosity Shares Stunning 360 View of Mars With Strange White Rocks
The rover's latest discoveries, including pure sulfur stones and sprawling mineral "spiderwebs," unravel new mysteries of Mars' watery past.
