'Contradictory' for China to Push for U.S. COVID Lab Leak Probe, Says WHO Expert
As Joe Biden's COVID origin report is said to have come back inconclusive, a Chinese official said U.S. labs should also be considered.
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One-of-a-Kind Fossil Saved in Brazilian Police Raid
A slab of limestone intercepted by Brazilian police contained the most complete fossil of a prehistoric flying reptile, studies said.
Weber Spirit SX-315: Taking the Guesswork Out of Grilling
The Weber Spirit SX-315 smart grill guides you through the grilling process so that you can cook the perfect dinner without stressing out about temps and times.
Sunlight 'Enhances Passionate Love' in Humans, Study Suggests
Scientists found an ultraviolet ray appeared to change how men and women felt about romantic partners.
Fact Check: Did NASA Test the Impact of Drugs on Spiders Making Webs?
A claim that the space agency tested drugs, including marijuana, on spiders has resurfaced on Twitter.
What Types of Sharks Are Found in U.S. Waters and Are They Dangerous?
There have been at least 80 or so types of sharks reported in the coastal waters of the Atlantic and Pacific regions in the U.S. These are the most dangerous.
What Is ASMR? What It Does and Why It Works
ASMR has become incredibly famous in recent years with millions of YouTube videos on the subject being released in the late 2010s.
Hurricane Hunters on the 'Truly Amazing' Experience of Flying Through the Eye of a Storm
One NOAA Hurricane Hunter who spoke to Newsweek compared some moments to "riding a wooden roller coaster through an automatic car wash."
Boeing Starliner Launch Updates Explained After Mission Hits Multiple Delays
The space taxi has been rolled back into its hanger as engineers work to solve a valve issue that scrubbed this week's launch plans.
Apple to Install Software on iPhones That Will Check for Images of Child Sexual Abuse
The new detection feature would "continuously scan photos that are stored on a U.S. user's iPhone" with harmful material being brought to the attention of law enforcement.
Yelp Adds Feature That Shows if Restaurants Require Proof of Vaccination
"To help consumers understand how a business is currently operating as pandemic guidelines continue to evolve, today, Yelp is announcing two new, free attributes," the review site said.
Lambda COVID Variant 'a Potential Threat to Human Society,' Researchers Say
Japanese researchers have warned of the variant which was first discovered in Peru in August 2020.
Fake Amazon Ad Goes Viral Due to Bizarre Glitch
The strange video on TikTok was of a man dancing to Flo Rida and T-Pain's hit "Low," but presented as an official Amazon advert.
U.S. COVID Vaccination Rate Lagging As Doomsday Variant Looms
The U.S. pace of vaccination has slowed sharply from its April peak amid concerns about Delta and the potential for even worse COVID variants.
Amazing Photos Show Southern Lights Shimmering Over the Indian Ocean As Seen From ISS
The lights, also known as aurora australis, occur when charged particles from the sun collide with our planet's magnetic field and atmosphere.
