Tiny Ancestor of Dinosaurs and Pterosaurs Stood Just 4 Inches Tall
The reptile is an early member of the animal group Ornithodira to which both dinosaurs and pterosaurs belong.
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Great White Shark Unama'ki Pings off Newfoundland after Mystery Trip to Deep Sea
It was the latest satellite ping from the apex predator, previously recorded approaching Bermuda as part of a research project detailing the species' behaviors and movements.
Earth's Magnetic Field Can Change Direction 10 times Faster than Thought
Scientists combined 100,000 years of the magnetic field's history with computer simulations to show rapid directional changes at certain points in history.
Most COVID-19 Misinformation Originates on Facebook, Research Suggests
Analysis of a dataset containing fact-checked false information found that 4,094 of 7,295 misleading claims about the coronavirus had originated on the Mark Zuckerberg-led social network.
North Korean Hackers Are Now Stealing U.S. Shoppers' Credit Card Details
Cybercriminals with links to a state-sponsored unit known as "Hidden Cobra" were breaking into the websites of large U.S retailers since at least May last year, cyber researchers say.
Big Tech Employees Donate Overwhelmingly to 2020 Democrats
About 84 percent of Big Tech worker donations have gone to Democrats in 2020, a double-digit increase from the 2016 presidential elections.
Earn It Act Gets 'Unanimous Approval' But Experts Warn of Privacy Risks
"There is no reason for these platforms to have blanket immunity, a shield against any accountability that is not enjoyed by any other industry in the same way," said U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal.
Spectacular Image of Rare 'Night-Shining' Clouds Captured
Noctilucent" clouds are the highest clouds in the Earth's atmosphere.
Bizarre Exposed Core of Gas Giant Planet Discovered for First Time
"It's incredible to be able to make these kinds of discoveries," said researcher David Armstrong.
Facebook Investigates Sales of Human Skulls in Private Groups
A 10-month investigation found a small fetus that appeared well-preserved had been advertised on Facebook, listed for $2,350 and described as a "retired medical specimen."
Mysterious Green Fireball Spotted Above Remote Australian Outback
"It was really a spectacular observation. People have captured something very special here," said Glen Nagle from the Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex.
Wireless Underwater Internet That Uses Light Beams and Lasers Used for the First Time
"This is the first time anyone has used the internet underwater completely wirelessly," said the lead author of a new academic paper detailing the technology, associate professor Basem Shihada.
Great White Shark Attack Recalled by Teen Who Came 'Face to Face' With Predator off Australian Coast
"Water certainly doesn't hold the same appeal for me or my family that it once did and for now, that's fine. I was lucky once. I won't be testing that luck again any time soon," the teenager said.
SpaceX to Launch 60 More Starlink Broadband Satellites on Saturday: How to See Elon Musk's Mega-constellation
Saturday's Falcon 9 rocket launch is scheduled for lift off, weather permitting, at 5:21 a.m. EDT.
Fifth State of Matter Created on International Space Station
Cold Atom Lab experiment led to the production of BoseâEinstein condensates.
