Air Filters Don't Stop You Getting Sick, Microbiologists Say
"Our findings are disappointing," Julii Brainard told Newsweek
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Eat 'America's Most Unwanted Fish' to Save Native Species, Scientists Say
Alongside outcompeting other fish, some invasive carp areâbizarrelyâknown to leap into unlucky water-skiers, knocking them out.
Mexico Volcano Shoots Ash 20,000 Feet Into Air, Eruption Seen From Space
Officials in Mexico are warning tourists not to get close to the Popocatépetl volcano as it erupts.
Neuroscientists May Have Discovered Where in the Brain We Get Hangry
"Hunger can alter how we learn, and change how we interact with the cues and events around us," a neuroscientist told Newsweek.
Nearly 50 Volcanos Are Erupting at the Same Time
Forty-six volcanos are in a continuous eruptive state worldwide, with attention turning to several displaying signs of activity.
How Exactly El Niño Will Help Drought-Stricken States
A huge rearrangement of ocean heat during El Niño will alter atmospheric wind patterns, meaning drier regions tend will receive more rainfall.
COVID Map Shows Rising Hospitalization Hotspots in the US
States with the highest rates of increasing hospitalizations include Alaska, Hawaii, South Dakota, Kentucky, Delaware and Rhode Island.
Artificial Intelligence Reveals First-Ever Image of Unseen Parts of the Sun
The AI acts as a "virtual observatory," extrapolating the solar polar regions' appearance from neighboring areas we have imaged.
Toxicologists Warn of Brain-Damaging Dust at Great Salt Lake
The chronic neurotoxin known as BMAA has been linked to neurodegenerative illnesses, such as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
Map Shows Ozone Hole Was Size of North America at 2023 Peak
The South Pole's ozone hole was 10 million square miles on September 21, ranking it as the 12th largest single-day ozone hole since 1979.
Archaeologists Open Tomb Untouched for 2,600 Years
Researchers found a rich collection of artifacts, including pottery, ancient wine vessels, ornamental accessories and iron and bronze objects.
Scientists Finally Solve Mystery of Where Starfish Keep Their Heads
"It has absolutely changed the way that I think about this group of animals," evolution expert said.
Mysterious Deaths of Elephants Explained, Three Years Later
Six of the 35 elephants found dead in Zimbabwe in 2020 were discovered to have bizarre unclassified bacteria in their bodies.
People Trying to Cuddle Bear Spark 8-Mile Parkway Lockdown
"When people intentionally attract bears with trash and food, it can lead to very dangerous situations," said parks superintendent Tracy Swartout.
Stunned Scientists Unearth Huge 160-Million-Year-Old Blood-Sucking Creature
One fossil is the largest ever found of the species in the world with "superbly preserved teeth."
