Strange & Offbeat
Did drunk apes help us evolve? New clues reveal why we digest alcohol so well
If scientists are to better understand whether the genes that let us safely welcome the weekend with ...View More
Unwanted pregnancies surge with alcohol, but not with cannabis, study finds
A new study has found that, among women with a high desire to avoid becoming pregnant, those who dra ...View More
515-mile-long lightning bolt that spanned 5 states is the longest on record
A lightning bolt that spanned five states in the Great Plains has set a new record for the longest l ...View More
People who see society as cutthroat value antagonistic leaders, study finds
People who view society as competitive are more likely to admire antagonistic leaders, a new study f ...View More
Caffeine may help E. coli resist antibiotics — but more research is needed
Caffeine may help some bacteria keep antibiotics out of their cells, potentially reducing the therap ...View More
'Sleeping giant' fault beneath Canada could unleash a major earthquake, research suggests
A major fault in the Yukon, Canada, that has been quiet for at least 12,000 years may be capable of ...View More
Why cold feels good: Scientists uncover the chill pathway
Researchers at the University of Michigan have illuminated a complete sensory pathway showing how th ...View More
2,300-year-old arm tats on mummified woman reveal new insights about tattooing technique in ancient Siberia
Fantastical animal imagery on the forearms of a 2,300-year-old mummified woman is revealing new info ...View More
Experimental HIV vaccines show promise in early safety test
New HIV vaccines have shown promise in studies with lab animals and human volunteers, pointing to a ...View More
Russian volcano explodes in 'powerful' eruption, likely intensified by 8.8 magnitude earthquake
Klyuchevskoy volcano in eastern Russia began erupting shortly after a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthqu ...View More
