Spectacular Image of Mount Vesuvius Captured by ISS Astronaut
The volcano is infamous for a catastrophic eruption in 79 A.D. that destroyed the Roman settlements of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis and Stabiae.
TECHNOLOGY
How These Volunteers Are Trying to Save the Cowboy Pigeons
Pigeons wearing tiny cowboy hats have been spotted in Vegas, an accessory that can lead to all kind of health problems from respiratory issues to infection.
Feral Cats Break Into Body Farm to Eat Decomposing Human Corpses
The feral cats were caught scavenging the human remains at a fenced research facility in Colorado.
Snooty the Smiling Shark Is so Friendly She's Become a Local Celebrity in Florida
This picture of Snooty the lemon shark was taken by Galice Hoarau and submitted to the 2019 Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition.
Climate Change and Deforestation Could Wipe out Madagascar's Ruffed Lemurs and Rainforest in next 50 Years, Experts Warn
Dire projections form part of a "best-case scenario."
Most of Ancient Rome's Emperors Suffered Violent Deaths at the Start of Their Reign
The first year of rule was the deadliest for Roman emperors. The risk of meeting a violent end decreased over the next seven years, plateauing and then increasing again after 12 years.
TikTok Banned From Government-Issued Cell Phones by the U.S. NavyâIs it a Real Cybersecurity Threat?
The Chinese owned application, which is viewed with suspicion by some U.S. politicians, has been deemed unsafe by top officials at the Navy - but it remains unclear just what the dangers may be.
The Amazon Has Reached a Tipping Point Where It Has Begun to 'Self-destruct'âBut Major Reforestation Could Save It
"The precious Amazon is teetering on the edge of functional destruction and, with it, so are we," the editors of a leading scientific journal wrote.
China's Illegal Production of Banned Chemicals Could Delay Ozone Hole Recovery By Up to 18 Years
If emissions of banned gases continue at their current rate, recovery could be delayed by up to 18 years in a worst-case scenario.
Ring Camera Hack: How to Know If Your Home Camera Is Compromised
"Two-factor authentication is more than needed," a security researcher told Newsweek. "People have to understand that they will not have any privacy with this kind of product."
Secrets of Bizarre 'Cotton Candy' Exoplanets Which Have Strangely Low Densities Revealed by Hubble Telescope
These planets are roughly the size of Jupiter, however, they are around a hundred times lighter.
Footage of Mysterious Anglerfish That Can 'Walk' Captured During Deep-Sea Expedition
The anglerfish was filmed during a dive off the southwest coast of Florida on November 19.
Tiny Replicas of Michelangelo's David Created by Scientists Using Advanced 3D Printing Technique
The smallest of the statues measures less than one millimeter in height.
Bernie Sanders Calls Out Executives Amid Claims That ExxonMobil Projected Zero Emissions Reductions by 2040
Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders called for the prosecution of fossil fuel executives after claims in an article that ExxonMobil projected no reduction in carbon emissions by 2040.
Emotions Like Love, Anger, and Anxiety May Differ Between Cultures
An international team of linguists, anthropologists, psychologists, computer scientists, and statisticians worked on the study.
