Scientists recover the oldest wooden tools from a site in Greece
Two artifacts found at a lake shore in Greece are the oldest wooden tools to be uncovered so far and date back 430,000 years.
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The year’s first meteor shower and supermoon clash in January skies
The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks Friday night into Saturday morning, according to the American Meteor Society.
Want to read more in 2026? Here’s how to revive your love of books.
People stop reading in adulthood for lots of reasons. But it’s never too late to turn the page on old habits and start again.
Northern lights may be visible in parts of the US due to solar storms
Space forecasters say solar storms may bring colorful auroras to several northern U.S. states.
How to spot November’s supermoon, the closest of the year
The moon will look slightly bigger and brighter Wednesday night during the closest supermoon of the year.
Scientists discover a new dinosaur from Argentina with a crocodile bone in its mouth
Scientists have discovered a new dinosaur from Argentina with powerful claws, feasting on an ancient crocodile bone.
Researchers solve decades-old color mystery in iconic Jackson Pollock painting, ‘Number 1A, 1948’
Scientists have identified the origins of the blue color in Jackson Pollock’s “Number 1A, 1948,” confirming for the first time that the abstract expressionist used a vibrant, synthetic pigment known...
How to get kids back on a sleep schedule for the school year
A good night’s sleep helps students stay focused and attentive in class. Experts say it’s worth easing kids back into a routine with the start of a new school year.
President Donald Trump’s executive order gives politicians control over all federal grants, alarming researchers
An executive order signed by President Donald Trump late Thursday aims to give political appointees power over the billions of dollars in grants awarded by federal agencies.
A strong solar storm heads to Earth. Here’s what to know about northern lights.
A strong solar storm headed to Earth could produce colorful aurora displays across more U.S. states than usual Tuesday night.