Space Photos This Week: Rocket Test, Tropical Storm, More
The world's strongest solid rocket motor revs up, a star nursery is seen in its sharpest view yet, and more in this week's best space pictures.
Solid-fuel rocket - Rocket engine - Space - Technology - NASA
Tarzan Chameleon Found in Tarzan Forest, Near Tarzanville
The discovery on Madagascar of the new species?given away by its flat snout?is a "Tarzan yell for conservation," a new study says.
Madagascar - Tarzan - Africa - Species - Environment
Evolution in Action: Lizard Moving From Eggs to Live Birth
A skink species lays eggs on the coast but births babies in the mountains, giving a rare glimpse at how placentas evolved, scientists say.
Evolution - Lizard - Species - Biology - Squamata
Insomnia Increases Risk of Early Death for Men?
Chronic male insomniacs may have a higher risk of early death than "normal" male sleepers, a new study says.
Insomnia - Health - Sleep disorder - Conditions and Diseases - Body mass index
New Titanic Pictures Mark 25th Anniversary of Discovery
On the 25th anniversary of Titanic's rediscovery, high-resolution images from a new expedition are shedding light on the shipwreck.
RMS Titanic - Ocean liner - Ship - History - Maritime
"Whispering" Bat Evolved to Trick Prey
The barbastelle bat has lowered its voice to evade detection by moths with keen hearing, a new study says.
Bat - Wildlife - Recreation - Outdoors - Organizations
Hurricanes Could Carry Gulf "Oil" Inland
As Atlantic hurricane season heats up, storms could send toxic hydrocarbons lingering from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill surging inland, scientists say. Video.
Gulf of Mexico - North Atlantic tropical cyclone - Oil spill - Earth Sciences - Atmospheric Sciences
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Can Nuclear Waste Spark an Energy Solution?
Integral Fast Reactor technology would recycle spent nuclear fuel to produce more power, but critics say safety and cost remain obstacles.
Nuclear fuel - Nuclear - Radioactive waste - Energy - Technology
New Deep-Sea Pictures: Chimaera, Ten-armed Starfish, More
A hitchhiking anemone, a perching sea robin, and a many-armed sea star were recently spotted off the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.
Sulawesi - Starfish - List of islands of Indonesia - Indonesia - Volcano
Human Meat Just Another Meal for Early Europeans?
For early Europeans, cannibalism was just another way to eat?and the meals may have given new meaning to "brain food," a study says.
Cannibalism - Food - Vegetarianism - Lifestyle Choices - Philanthropy
Hurricane Earl May Skim N. Carolina as Strong Storm
There's an "excellent chance" Hurricane Earl, now a Category 4 storm, will keep most of its strength as far as New Jersey, an expert says.
Hurricane Earl - New Jersey - Tropical cyclone - Hurricane - Earth Sciences
Pictures: World's Biggest Tent Rises in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan's new Khan Shatyr evokes a traditional dwelling but boasts futuristic fancies such as an indoor "beach," a monorail, and more.
Kazakhstan - Asia - Business and Economy - Government - Khan Shatyr
Hurricane Earl's Path to Skirt U.S.?No Hurricane Fiona?
As weather systems repel Hurricane Earl from the U.S. East Coast, tropical storm Fiona forms but may not become a hurricane.
East Coast of the United States - Tropical cyclone - United States - hurricane - Earth Sciences
Ancient Sorcerer's "Wake" Was First Feast for the Dead?
Packed with tortoise "leftovers," the earliest known shaman's burial hints that the first villagers made peace by partying.
Shamanism - WoW.com - Video Games - Games - Roleplaying
Migraine Risk Linked to Gene
A genetic variant has been linked to higher risk for chronic migraines, according to a new study of European patients.
Migraine - Mutation - Health - Headache - Neurological disorder