Scientists are uncovering new clues that a cosmic explosion may have rocked Earth at the end of the last ice age. At major Clovis-era sites, researchers found shocked quartz—evidence of intense heat ...

In the spring of 2005, common toads in Germany and Denmark began dying in a violent and highly unusual way. Witnesses observed the animals swelling, twitching, and then rupturing, scattering organs ...

This year’s Best Rap Album race should come down to lyrical titans Kendrick Lamar and Clipse, even if the other three nominees are all worthy in their own right. According to Genius VP of Music and ...

Cane toads are an invasive species in Florida that secrete a milky-white toxin called bufotoxin, which can be deadly to pets. Cane toads can be distinguished from native toads by their large size, ...

The federal Repayment Assistance Plan, or RAP, will be the newest student loan repayment plan. President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” passed in 2025, made many changes to federal student loan ...

As the year comes to an end, we are wading deep into list season. Now that we’ve talked about the best albums, songs, debuts, and EPs of 2025, it’s time to get even more granular and pay tribute to a ...

SAN DIEGO — As holiday package thefts surge, videos of booby-trapped deliveries are trending on social media, but attorneys are cautioning consumers that retaliating against porch pirates could result ...

Every year, we’re told that hip-hop is in crisis. But if you ask us, it feels like there’s too much heat to keep up with. What’s lost on the chart-watchers lamenting rap’s mainstream lull is that the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The recent deaths of two white dwarf stars are challenging our ...

Diagnosis rates of autism among children have more than tripled over the past 15 years. One reason, which Minnesota’s welfare scandal lays bare with shocking details, is Medicaid fraud and abuse.

Vice President JD Vance, reflecting Thursday on his first year in office, said that he disagrees with fellow Republicans who have warned of a rise in antisemitism in their party. “Judging anybody ...