SCIENCE
Lost 4,400-Year-Old Tomb Found With Ancient Egyptian Mummy Inside
The burial chamber included several artifacts (including pottery), the remains of votive offerings, jars and a mummified fish.
Thousands of Schools Shut Amid Eye Virus Outbreak
Nearly 60,000 schools across the Punjab region of Pakistan will be closed over the next few days to prevent the spread of viral conjunctivitis.
Can Tokyo-Style Smart Farming Help Solve the Global Food Crisis?
A Tokyo-based project implementing cutting-edge agriculture through private 5G is garnering worldwide interest.
Remains of 14th Century Shoes Discovered at Construction Site
"Ceramic fragments found in the area suggest, that the shoe dates from the 14th century AD," archaeologist Christoph Heiermann told Newsweek.
'Gigantic' 122-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Discovery Is Among Largest Found
The remains of the previously unknown species of dinosaur include vertebrae measuring over 3 feet wide and a six-foot-long leg bone.
Mystery Surrounds Discovery of Sandals Found at Stone Age Burial Site
"[This] opens a window of opportunity to understanding the last hunter-gatherer societies of the early Holocene," Francisco Martínez-Sevilla told Newsweek.
Orcas are Killing Porpoises But Not Eating Them
Researchers say that the orcas might be playing with the dead porpoises, practicing their hunting skills, or even maybe attempting to mother them.
Sleep Late on Weekends? You May Age Faster, New Study Finds
"I am hoping our study is a wake-up call to reduce the levels of these unhealthy lifestyle factors," its author, Professor Xiaoling Wang, told Newsweek.
'Plastic Rainfall' Contaminating Nearly Everything People Eat and Drink
The tiny plastics may act as cloud nuclei, affecting climate systems and weather patterns worldwide.
Why Are Carrots Orange? Scientists Reveal the Answer
"We identified three genes responsible for the accumulation of alpha and beta carotene, which make carrots orange," study author Massimo Iorizzo told Newsweek.
Ancient Humans Were Able to Compete With Giant Hyenas for Carcasses: Study
The extinct giant hyena was the largest member of the hyena family ever to exist, weighing 200 pounds or more and standing more than 3 feet tall.
Whale Calf Euthanized After Stranding on Florida Beach
The 12-foot sperm whale was discovered stranded on the sand of a beach near Marineland on Wednesday, but could not be saved.
Farmer Unknowingly Captures Animal Extinct in Region for Over a Century
"The species was considered extinct in South Australia, with no official records for some 100 years or more," district ranger Ross Anderson told Newsweek.
Visiting a Polluted City for Just a Few Days Can Increase Risk of Stroke
"A vacation to an area with high air pollution level might impact our health," one researcher told Newsweek.
Archaeologists Discover 1,500-Year-Old Tomb of Ancient Emperor in China
Researchers have unearthed more than 140 funerary objects at the tomb, including ceramic figurines depicting warriors and animals like camels.
Seattle Given New Warning Over Earthquake Risk
"In the past, these faults have linked up...so it's also a possibility that it could happen again in the future," researcher Bryan Black told Newsweek.
Scientists Find This Background Makes Colleagues Think You're Incompetent
A simple switch could greatly improve your chances of being perceived as competent and trustworthy in the workplace.
NOAA Raises Risk of Strongest Solar Flares Amid High Sunspot Activity
There is a 15 percent chance of X-class solar flares on Wednesday, and a 40 percent chance of M-class flares.
Scientists Confirm Decriminalizing Drugs Doesn't Increase Overdose Deaths
"Our analysis suggests that state decriminalization policies do not lead to increases in overdose deaths," study author Corey Davis said.
Bizarre 465-Million-Year-Old Creature Found With Gut Contents Preserved
This is the first time that scientists have discovered a fossil specimen of this prehistoric animal with its gut contents preserved.
Ocean Acidification Set To Triple by 2100—What This Means for the US Coast
"We found evidence that [ocean acidification] could make seaweeds more vulnerable," study author Alexandra Kinnby told Newsweek.
Dozens of Preserved Dinosaur Footprints From 150 Million Years Ago Found
Researchers discovered three sites containing a diverse range of dinosaur tracks and one set that a pterosaur may have made.