Strange & Offbeat
Scientists spot a baby planet being born in real time (photo)
Protoplanets are celestial objects in the act of forming into full planets within the gas and dust d ...View More
Mushrooms evolved psychedelics twice, baffling scientists
"This concerns the biosynthesis of a molecule that has a very long history with humans," explains Pr ...View More
Tylenol in pregnancy linked to higher autism risk, Harvard scientists report
When children are exposed to acetaminophen -- also known by the brand name Tylenol or as paracetamol ...View More
Dogs can tell how toys work without any training
As infants, humans naturally learn new words and their associations -- like the fact that forks are ...View More
Teen “Grows” 1.4 Cm in Six Months of Growth Therapy, Shrinks to Original Size in Two Weeks
A 16-year-old teenager spent $2,350 on growth therapy sessions over six months, but lost the 1.4 cen ...View More
We could nuke 'city killer' asteroid 2024 YR4 before it hits the moon — if we act fast, new study warns
Scientists are considering the possibility of launching a nuclear weapon at an asteroid that could p ...View More
7-year-old Maya child had green jade 'tooth gem,' new study finds
Centuries ago, Maya children as young as 7 had "tooth gems" — jade inlays in their teeth that likely ...View More
'A serious threat': China braces as Super Typhoon Ragasa, this year's strongest storm, nears with winds of up to 177 mph
China's southern megacities have entered emergency lockdown as they brace for the impact of a gigant ...View More
Rare blue-and-green hybrid jay spotted in Texas is offspring of birds whose lineages split 7 million years ago
For the first time, scientists have observed the wild hybrid offspring of a blue jay and a green jay ...View More
Gigantic dinosaur with 'claws like hedge trimmers' found with croc leg still in its jaws in Argentina
There is a new dinosaur king of South America. This newly discovered top predator, named Joaquinrapt ...View More
