Latest articles by Mindy Weisberger
Found: First Tibetan Evidence of Neanderthal Cousins, the Denisovans
This is the first evidence of Denisovans living on the Tibetan Plateau.
Loss of smell could be a symptom of COVID-19
Doctors are advising adding loss of smell to the list of symptoms for COVID-19.
NASA is counting down to the 'wet dress rehearsal' for its 'Mega Moon Rocket'
Critical prelaunch tests for the Artemis I moon mission, known as a "wet dress rehearsal," are scheduled to begin on April 1 and continue through April 4.
NASA's Artemis moon rocket just rode a 'supertank' to the launch pad
Inch by inch, NASA's Artemis I spacecraft and rocket have finally chugged all the way to the launch pad. The mission's "wet dress rehearsal" will take place on April 1.
Stacked 'Mega Moon rocket' is ready to roll, NASA says
Lunar mission Artemis I is about to roll closer to getting a launch date, after the mega rocket and spacecraft roll to the launchpad for tests.
Ready for Artemis I's moon rocket rollout? Here's how to watch.
A slow and steady journey lies ahead.
Enter the mysterious ancient Egyptian tomb of 'the Doctor' in this new VR experience
An ancient Egyptian tomb, sarcophagus and funerary artifacts could soon be accessible through virtual reality.
Tubby 'mermaids' vanished from Chinese waters 2 decades ago, now declared extinct
Dugongs, or sea cows, which are thought to have inspired tales of mythical mermaids, haven't been seen in Chinese waters since 2000.
Could extinct Tasmanian tigers be brought back from the dead?
Thylacines, or Tasmanian tigers, have been extinct for nearly 100 years. But scientists say gene-editing technology could bring back this lost species.
Ancient Skeleton Found on Famed Antikythera Shipwreck
A well-preserved 2,000-year-old skeleton could provide the first DNA evidence recovered from an ancient shipwreck.
Aztec Temple in Mexico City Contains the Remains of Sacrificed Children
An ancient temple and ceremonial ball court dedicated to the Aztec wind god Ehécatl have been identified at a site in what is now a modern section of Mexico City.
'Spirit mirror' used by 16th-century occultist John Dee came from the Aztec Empire
Mathematician and astrologer John Dee, a confidant of England's Queen Elizabeth I, was also an avid occultist and allegedly used this obsidian mirror to talk to spirits.
How a Man's Fecal Transplant Turned Fatal
The patient developed a fatal infection from antibiotic-resistant E. coli bacteria.
Inside Story Behind Mesmerizing Sky Glow Named 'Steve' Revealed in New Documentary
The story behind an oddball sky glow endearingly named "Steve" is revealed in a new documentary. Here's why the light show captivated aurora chasers.
Mystery of Weird Sky-Glow Named 'STEVE' Finally Solved
Enigmatic STEVE is somewhat like an aurora...and somewhat different.
Best shark movies of all time, ranked
We're gonna need a bigger boat as we hunt down the best shark movies of all time, according to our team.
Cretaceous 'terror crocodile' crushed dinosaurs with banana-size teeth
New analysis of the ancient crocodylian Deinosuchus confirms that this apex predator had jaws and teeth that were powerful enough to subdue massive dinosaur prey.
Cretaceous dinosaurs come to life in stunning footage from 'Prehistoric Planet'
'Prehistoric Planet,' a five-part documentary series, transports viewers into the mesmerizing world of the Cretaceous period.
13th-Century Death Pit Reveals Murdered Family in the 'City Drowned in Blood'
DNA evidence from a 13th-century Mongol massacre revealed a tragic glimpse at a family of victims spanning three generations.
Amber tomb of 'dancing' wasp and delicate flower also hides a gruesome secret
About 30 million years ago, resin hardened around a flower and a parasitic wasp, preserving clues to their relationship in an ancient ecosystem.
Submerged human corpses rise from drought-stricken Lake Mead
More than a decade of drought recently revealed long-submerged bodies in the depths of Lake Mead, a vast reservoir in Las Vegas.
Assyrian Tablets Contain Earliest Written Record of Aurora’s Sky Glow
Cuneiform tablets from ancient Assyria dating to 679 B.C. contain the earliest written record of an aurora.
What was megalodon's favorite snack? Sperm whale faces
New analysis of fossil skulls from sperm whales that lived millions of years ago shows that numerous species of ancient sharks preyed on the whales … and ate their faces.
