Britain's secret rocky past: Scientists confirm asteroid smashed into Yorkshire coast 43 million years ago
Researchers identify the Silverpit Crater as a hypervelocity impact site off Yorkshire, reshaping understanding of Britain's deep-time geology
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Norwegian sailors recount orca attack off Portugal, improvising with vinegar and engine revs to survive
Five 20-year-old sailors describe a killer whale barrage that shattered their rudder and left them circling until emergency measures let them reach safety as another boat sank nearby
Britain's secret rocky past: 43-million-year-old asteroid impact confirmed off Yorkshire coast
Researchers confirm the Silverpit Crater off Yorkshire is an asteroid impact site dating to about 43 million years ago
Ig Nobel prizes honor quirky science at Boston ceremony
Striped cows attract fewer flies; bats get drunk; and pasta sauce physics headline the 35th Ig Nobel Prize ceremony in Boston
Scientists weigh best sleep posture on airplanes: mix reclining and upright, avoid neck strain on the tray table
Experts say there is no single ideal position; the healthiest approach is to vary posture regularly, stay mobile, and be cautious about neck strain from slumping on a tray table.
Dogs classify toys by function, new study finds
In home-like settings, seven gifted dogs generalize toy use to new items, extending their understanding of object labels.
Mexico City remembers 1985 earthquake that changed everything
Forty years later, residents recall the disaster, the rise of civil defense, and the ongoing memory that shapes daily life and safety drills.
Solar micronova risk sparks extinction warning, but mainstream science remains cautious
A space weather expert warns that a rapid magnetic pole shift linked to a solar micronova could trigger mass disruption; the theory remains speculative, even as the magnetic field weakens and poles drift.
Microplastics can reach deep into bone tissue, Brazilian study suggests
A review of 62 studies links microplastics to osteoclast aging, bone metabolism disturbances and potential osteoporosis risk; researchers call for more work and exposure reduction steps.