Latest articles by Tia Ghose
This Bizarre, Overstuffed Atom Is the Turducken of the Microscopic World
These giant, overstuffed atoms take advantage of the weird properties of materials at very low temperatures.
The Day Humans Taught Robots to Fight Back
Boston Dynamic's new robot dog can fight off a human as it opens a door.
Does Anesthesia Cause Memory Problems in Adults?
Middle-age adults who had surgery showed greater declines in memory and executive function than similar people who did not have surgery.
Swarm of 200 Earthquakes Hits Yellowstone - Here's What That Means
A swarm of 200 earthquakes hit Yellowstone National Park, but seismologists still aren't sure what that means.
Elon Musk's Company Gets OK to Dig Washington, DC, Hyperloop Tunnel
The preliminary permit issued by the district's Department of Transportation is still vague on details.
No, Iran, Lizard 'Spies' Can't Detect Uranium
Despite outlandish claims by an Iranian military advisor, lizards have no special attributes or skills that would allow them to detect the location of hidden uranium mines.
Here's How 10 New Year's Eve Traditions Got Started
From smooching with a sweetie to blowing things up, here are the roots for several New Year’s Traditions.
Full Wolf Moon: New Year's Supermoon Is the Biggest of the Year
This New Year's Day will bring a "Full Wolf Moon," the biggest of the supermoons expected in 2018.
10 Ways to Cheat a Hangover
From drinking clear drinks to taking ancient herbal remedies, there are several ways to avoid a hangover after New Year's revelry.
Your Body's Internal Scale May Sense (and Fight) Weight Gain
The body's skeletal system may have an internal scale that senses when someone has gained weight, so the body can decrease appetite in response, a new mouse study shows.
Physicists are Building the World's Most Perfect Snowflake
A physicist in California is working on an unlikely project: Building the world's biggest, most perfect snowflake
Dig Deep: DARPA Contest Aims to Take People Underground
DARPA's latest challenge is designed to help humans navigate the treacherous and unknown subterranean environment of caves and human-made tunnels.
WWI-Era Submarine Found in Remote Waters off Papua New Guinea
A submarine lost 103 years ago off the coast of Papua New Guinea has been found.
UFO Mysteries: These Sightings Have Never Been Solved
While most UFO sightings can be attributed to cloud formations, atmospheric phenomena, weather balloons or military planes, a few remain unexplained.
Jesus in 2017: Biblical Archaeologists Had a Big Year
From Jesus' tomb to his forbidden teachings, here are some of the biggest biblical archaeology findings from 2017.
18th-Century Jesus Statue Hid a Secret Note in a Surprising Place
A Jesus statue that was being restored in Madrid harbored a secret — a time capsule nestled inside the buttocks of the statue.
Spy Satellites Reveal Ancient Lost Empires in Afghanistan
Spy satellite and drone imagery is revealing ancient Silk Road outposts and other lost archeological treasures in the treacherous deserts of Afghanistan.
Mystery Attacks Caused Brain Damage in US Embassy Workers in Cuba
Brain scans reveal damage to the white matter in the brains of U.S. embassy workers who were in Cuba, though experts doubt the cause is a sonic weapon.
The World's Largest Organism Is Dying
Mule deer are devouring the world's largest organism, a colony of quaking aspen in Utah.
Mathematicians Awarded $3 Million for Cracking Century-Old Problem
The Breakthrough Prize in mathematics was awarded to two researchers who showed that polynomial questions with many variables have a finite number of solution types.
Could the US Stop Nuclear Weapons?
Despite decades of research and billions of dollars in investment, no one has a nuclear missile defense system that is remotely reliable, experts say.
Augmentin: Uses & Side Effects
Augmentin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that works against many common infections, including strep throat, ear infections and pneumonia.
Mount Agung Eruption: The 'Big One' Could Come in Hours
A major eruption of Mount Agung, the tallest volcano on the island of Bali, may be coming within hours, experts say.
