SCIENCE
'Super Fluffy': Planet Resembling Cotton Candy Discovered
This planet is 150 percent the size of Jupiter, but is somehow 7 times less dense, and has 1 percent the density of Earth.
Autism Diagnoses May Be Improved 'Substantially'
The results could help overcome delays and disparities in diagnoses to allow for early interventions and ultimately reduce lifetime care costs.
Last Summer Was the Hottest in 2,000 Years for Globe's North, Study Finds
Researchers used tree ring data to compare the extreme heat of 2023 to two millennia of summer temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere.
'He Put Up a Fair Fight': 13-Foot Crocodile Attacks Houseboat
The enormous crocodile is also suspected of taking—and presumably eating—the houseboat owner's dog weeks earlier.
Daylight Saving Has 'Unhealthy' Behavior Consequences
The researchers say their findings suggest a "need for public policies that support people when we're setting the clock forward."
Same-Sex Weddings Haven't Harmed Straight Marriage, Study Shows
"Overall, the fears of opponents of same-sex marriage simply have not come to pass," researcher Benjamin R. Karney said.
New Herpes Study Reveals 'Significant' Information
"Our findings demonstrate how alphaherpesviruses, such as HSV-1, evolved to become highly efficient at invading the nervous system," researcher DongHo Kim said.
Weight Loss Drug Works 'For up to Four Years', Study Suggests
A related study reveals the long-term outcomes of the main ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy.
'Key' Ancient Roman Town Survived Longer Than Thought, Say Archaeologists
The Greco-Roman settlement, known as Karanis, was previously thought to have been abandoned in the 5th century.
Archaeologists Discover Mysterious Underground 'Anomaly' Near Giza Pyramids
The "anomaly" could indicate the presence of a "large" subsurface archaeological structure, according to a study.
Humans Are Giving Sea Creatures the Bends
"It is likely that gas embolism pathology could arise in other species," study author Katherine Eltz told Newsweek.
Prehistoric Stone Circle's 'Sanctuary' May Predate Stonehenge by 700 Years
Stonehenge is an iconic example of the hundreds of stone circles that were constructed across Britain and Ireland in prehistory.
How Else to See the Northern Lights
"The sun takes 27 days to rotate, so in a few weeks, we may see a reappearance of the large sunspot group," an astronomer told Newsweek.
Beached Whale's Jawbone Cut Off With Chainsaw
Officials discovered the 50-foot sperm whale washed up on Oreti Beach in New Zealand with tire tracks leading up to the dead body.
Woman Carries On Driving To Work With Venomous Snake in the Car
"I believe it was in there for a good three weeks before that because I was finding snake poo everywhere," Lisa Kournelis told local news.
Kids' Obesity Risk Depends on Source of Sugar, Not the Amount
Certain sugars were associated with a lower risk of childhood obesity, researchers in The Netherlands found.
Scientists Reveal Hidden Indicator of Future Weight Gain
The discovery could be of "great clinical value" for future weight-loss programs, the researchers say.
Scientists Reveal Which Cat Breeds Live the Longest
The Burmese cat lives the longest, with an average life expectancy of 14.42 years, while the sphynx has the shortest life span, only 6.68 years.
Mystery of Planet That Shouldn't Exist Deepens
8 Ursae Minoris b orbits its star at such a close distance that it should have been engulfed entirely when the star expanded out into a red giant in the past.
NOAA Reveals How Pollen Can Change the Weather
Pollen grains sometimes scatter the sunlight, which can form clouds, affect the temperature and even the amount of rain.
Psychologists Debunk 'Harmful' Policies Still Used in US Schools
In a new book called Investigating School Psychology, researchers examine unscientific school psychology practices that pose a risk to young people.
Archaeologists Uncover 120,000 Artifacts During Medieval Abbey Excavations
Among the objects found at the site are a Christian lead cross from the 5th century and a "fine" range of ceramics.