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US navy sails warship near disputed Spratly Islands in South China Sea

The "freedom of navigation" operation was carried out Friday, March 23, near an artificial island built by China.

Mar 23, 2018

Atacama mummy's 'alien' features caused by genetic mutations

Nicknamed Ata, the six-inch long skeleton featured an elongated skull and 10 pairs of ribs instead of the usual 12.

Mar 23, 2018

Scientists express alarm over giant plastic patch in Pacific Ocean

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, which lies halfway between California and Hawaii, is comprised of around 80 million kg of litter, 99% of which is made up of plastic.

Mar 23, 2018

2 billion-year old salt reveals how ancient Earth evolved life-sustaining oxygen

Oldest-ever salt found on Earth reveals that the Great Oxidation Event happened much more rapidly than previously believed.

Mar 23, 2018

Who is Jaelynn Willey? Maryland school shooting victim's life support to end

Jaelynn Willey, who became the victim of an open fire at a Maryland high school Tuesday, has "no life left in her."

Mar 23, 2018

Karen McDougal on affair with Donald Trump: 'I was feeling so guilty'

The former Playboy model also apologized to US first lady Melania Trump and said, "What can you say except I'm sorry? I'm sorry."

Mar 23, 2018

NASA to test Aspire – Mars landing parachute using a Sounding rocket

Aspire will be launched aboard a 58-foot-tall Terrier-Black Brant IX suborbital sounding rocket, the space agency said.

Mar 22, 2018

McDonald's targets beef production in ambitious effort to cut greenhouse gas emissions

The US-based fast food restaurant chain plans to cut down its greenhouse gas emissions by 36 percent by the year 2030.

Mar 22, 2018

Who is Katsuko Saruhashi? Google doodle pays tribute to pioneer Japanese scientist

Katsuko Saruhashi, a feminist icon and renowned geochemist, who worked on measuring radioactive fallout in the oceans, gets commemorated in today's Google Doodle.

Mar 22, 2018

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Black hole spews radiation while devouring star, reveals its feeding habits

For the first time ever, there is a definitive proof on how radiation streams that come out of black holes are formed and how strong they can get.

Mar 21, 2018

Trappist-1's Earth-sized worlds may have too much water to host life

Astronomers say water likely makes up more than half the mass of the outer planets in the Trappist-1 system.

Mar 21, 2018

Beer without hops: New technique brews IPA with only yeast and sugar

Yeast infused with the ability to make the same bitter oils that hops produce have made it easier to brew consistent ales en masse.

Mar 21, 2018

Austin bombings: New incident unrelated to serial explosions, police clarifies

A male in his 30s was injured when the artillery simulator went off but the injuries are not life-threatening. He was taken to St. David's South Austin Hospital.

Mar 21, 2018

Maryland high school shooting: Armed student killed, 2 others injured

Addressing a news conference, Mary's County Sheriff Tim Cameron said that the condition of a female student is critical, and a male student is stable.

Mar 20, 2018

UPS tests launching drones from trucks to deliver packages

Watch: Strong winds knock over semi-trailer truck on highway

The viral video, which was recorded on the dashcam of a trailing vehicle, was shared on Twitter by Trooper Michael Racy. It has garnered more than 24800 views.

Mar 20, 2018

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United States

US navy sails warship near disputed Spratly Islands in South China Sea

Atacama mummy's 'alien' features caused by genetic mutations

Scientists express alarm over giant plastic patch in Pacific Ocean

2 billion-year old salt reveals how ancient Earth evolved life-sustaining oxygen

Who is Jaelynn Willey? Maryland school shooting victim's life support to end

Karen McDougal on affair with Donald Trump: 'I was feeling so guilty'

NASA to test Aspire – Mars landing parachute using a Sounding rocket

McDonald's targets beef production in ambitious effort to cut greenhouse gas emissions

Who is Katsuko Saruhashi? Google doodle pays tribute to pioneer Japanese scientist

Black hole spews radiation while devouring star, reveals its feeding habits

Trappist-1's Earth-sized worlds may have too much water to host life

Beer without hops: New technique brews IPA with only yeast and sugar

Austin bombings: New incident unrelated to serial explosions, police clarifies

Maryland high school shooting: Armed student killed, 2 others injured

Watch: Strong winds knock over semi-trailer truck on highway

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh