Latest articles by Megan Gannon
Lavish Carpet Fragments Recovered from 17th-Century Dutch Shipwreck
Divers have recovered fragments of a lavish silk-and-wool carpet at a 17th-century shipwreck off the coast of the Netherlands.
Mysterious Metallic Sound in the Mariana Trench Finally Identified
Around the deepest parts of the ocean, scientists eavesdropped on whale conversations.
What Doomed Franklin's Polar Expedition? Thumbnail Holds Clue
Zinc deficiency, not lead poisoning, may have been a major factor in the declining health of the crew on the deadly 19th-century Arctic voyage.
Stolen Mummy Hand Makes Its Way Home
Illegally smuggled artifacts, including a mummy hand, were returned to Egyptian authorities.
In Photos: Rare Anglo-Saxon Cemetery Uncovered
In a surprise find, archaeologists discovered an Anglo-Saxon cemetery in England with more than 80 graves. See photos of the cemetery and the rare, waterlogged wooden coffins at the site.
Surprise Find: More Than 80 Anglo-Saxon Coffins Uncovered in England
Archaeologists uncovered an Anglo-Saxon cemetery in England with dozens of rare wooden coffins arranged in rows.
World's Largest Marine Sanctuary Created Off Antarctica
The isolated but wildlife-rich Ross Sea off Antarctica will be protected from fishing and other human activities under the new agreement.
Ancient Roman Battlefield Uncovered in Jerusalem
Sling stones and other projectiles were found outside an ancient wall in Jerusalem, which are likely evidence of the Roman emperor Titus' siege of Jerusalem in A.D. 70.
Photos: Evidence of Ancient Roman Battle Found in Jerusalem
Archaeologists discovered a field of stones and other projectiles outside an ancient wall in Jerusalem. These could be 2,000-year-old traces of a battle with Rome.
Europe Lost Contact with Mars Lander 1 Minute Before Touchdown
The European Space Agency lost contact with its ExoMars Schiaparelli lander less than a minute before it was supposed to land on Mars, scientists say.
80 Years Later, Polar Explorer's Sunken Ship Floats Again
For the first time in more than 80 years, the Maud is floating above the sea surface.
2,000-Year-Old Pompeii Home Reconstructed in 3D
With new 3D scans of Pompeii, archaeologists reconstructed the 2,000-year-old home of a wealthy Roman banker.
Goodbye, Rosetta! Spacecraft Crash-Lands on Comet in Epic Mission Finale
The Rosetta probe drifted down to the surface of Comet 67P today (Sept. 30) and ended its 12-year mission.
This Man Was Killed by Brutal Boomerang Blow 800 Years Ago
An 800-year-old skeleton found in Australia has a long gash on his skull — perhaps inflicted by the sharp edge of a boomerang.
2nd Tool-Using Crow Species Found
The critically endangered Hawaiian crow can use sticks to deftly fish for food that is out of reach, according to a new study. The discovery means there are now two known tool-using species of crows.
Disputed Maya Codex Is Authentic, Scholars Say
The Grolier Codex, thought by some to be a forgery, just might be the real deal, according to a reassessment of the Maya text.
Are 'Fairy Circles' Just the 'Ghosts' of Termite Nests?
Australia's fairy circles might be the ghosts of termite nests, argues one group of researchers.
Photos: Mysterious Fairy Circles in Australia
Once only found in southern Africa, fairy circles were identified in Australia earlier this year. Here's a look at these mysterious barren patches whose cause has remained elusive.
World's Largest Gorilla Species at Risk of Extinction
Grauer's gorillas in the Democratic Republic of Congo are now considered critically endangered, with just 3,800 individuals left in the wild, down from 17,000.
Hoax or Secret Code? Copies of Unreadable Manuscript to Be Published
Exact copies of the famously unreadable Voynich manuscript will be published in Spain.
Bunnies Were Butchered at Ancient City of Teotihuacan
Bones found in an ancient Mexican city suggest humans had domesticated rabbits and hares 1,500 years ago.
