Discovery February 10 Metal detectorist searching Gold Rush campsite uncovers 'extremely rare' relic: 'Such a buzz' A metal detectorist uncovered a rare 19th-century Japanese coin at an Australian Gold Rush campsite near Ballarat, calling the discovery "extremely rare."
Travel February 9 Older travelers who skip key step before popular vacation activity could be risking their health Doctors warn a popular bucket-list vacation activity has hidden health risks for older travelers. While scuba diving is generally safe, older adults need to take precautions.
Discovery February 9 Forbidden passage? Secret medieval tunnel found beneath ancient pagan graves, archaeologists say Archaeologists in Germany discovered a mysterious medieval tunnel built inside a 6,000-year-old burial site, revealing fascinating layers of history.
Travel February 8 Man drives 5,600 miles, spends over $12K chasing lifelong dream of extreme journey A Saudi man drove 5,600 miles from his home to Norway to see the northern lights, spending $12,300 on an epic three-week road trip adventure through 19 countries.
Discovery February 8 Ancient Christians lived alongside followers of mysterious faith 1,500 years ago, archaeologists say Revealing remarkable religious diversity in the region, German archaeologists uncovered evidence of Christians and Zoroastrians coexisting in ancient Iraq.
Travel February 7 Over 5,000 cold-stunned iguanas removed in two days during state's record freeze Over 5,000 invasive green iguanas were captured in Florida during a recent freeze that left the reptiles cold-stunned and temporarily paralyzed on the ground.
Discovery February 7 Oldest handheld wooden tools ever? Ancient artifacts preserved in mud mystify archaeologists Archaeologists believe they've found the oldest wooden tools ever discovered — potentially 430,000 years old — in Greece's Megalopolis basin wetlands.
Health February 6 Measles outbreak poses risk of 'irreversible' brain damage, health officials warn South Carolina health officials warned of "irreversible" neurological damage after a measles outbreak hospitalized 19 patients with dangerous complications.
Health February 6 Researchers make stunning medical discovery in mass grave Archaeologists discover what may be the world's oldest surgery in a Viking-age skull, revealing ancient trepanation performed on a towering 6'5" man.
Opinion February 6 The sun is stronger than our electric grid — and we are defenseless against it Recent X8-class solar flare activity reveals critical weaknesses in America's power grid, where geomagnetic currents could destroy transformers and trigger prolonged blackouts.
Opinion February 6 From the Olympic Village to Little League fields, sports still hold America together Sports diplomacy shows path forward as North Korean and South Korean athletes demonstrated unity at 2018 Winter Olympics amid political tensions.