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The only Blue Moon of 2026 rises this weekend — here’s how to get the best view of the ‘micromoon’
The night sky this weekend is set aglow with this year’s only Blue Full Moon.
Space
SpaceX’s massive, new Starship V3 rocket aborts its launch from Texas: ‘Wet dress rehearsal’
The towering 407-feet tall rocket was placed on a hold due to an issue with the temperature of the propellants inside the tanks before crews officially called off the launch at 7:40 p.m. EST.
Wildlife
Shell shock Mysterious rare purple shell washes up on California beach
A student was enjoying a sunset stroll on a beach in La Jolla, California, when she came across something very rare.
Archaeology
Construction workers clearing old bombs unexpectedly find ‘important’ ancient sanctuary
Construction crews working on a highway in Italy unexpectedly uncovered the remains of an ancient sanctuary — sparking an archaeological investigation.
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Hunters uncover biggest Viking coin hoard in country's history -- but question why loot was buried
Two hobbyists recently uncovered one of the largest Viking coin hoards ever found — fittingly, in a Nordic country.
Scientists may have finally cracked the mystery of why T. rex had such tiny arms
"Evolution doesn't like to have everything all at once."
Tiny, blue octopus species discovered 6,000 feet deep in ocean — and scientists think it’s adorable: ‘Never seen anything like it'
"He's tiny! It's blue!" one excited scientist was recorded exclaiming.
Dog born with second penis on his leg undergoes surgery for ultra rare birth defect
We double dong dare you to read on.
'Revolutionary' new treatment can lower bad cholesterol by up to 62% — with just one dose
High levels of LDL cholesterol increase the risk of plaque buildup in blood vessels, which can block blood flow to the heart.
Human population could collapse and be halved in just 40 years, chilling doomsday study reveals
A physicist warned that raging pandemics, war, resource shortages, plunging birthrates and climate change could destabilize humanity as we know it.
Boy finds rare 1,700-year-old Roman relic during visit at Israeli museum
A child's recent show-and-tell find turned out to be something unusual: a 1,700-year-old Roman statuette fragment.
Ancient fossilized trees may finally prove Noah's Ark flood is true: scientists
Turns out the only thing more deeply buried than these trees is the debate over what buried them.
Stonehenge mystery may be solved: Was it first-ever competitive reality show?
You could call it "Game of Stones."
Harvard doctor invents 'vagina on a chip' in women's health breakthrough
The invention "sets the stage for us to develop better and more effective strategies for women," Dr. Zohreh Izadifar told The Post.
Archaeologists stunned after finding Homer's 'Iliad' on Egyptian mummy in unprecedented discovery
Researchers from the school uncovered a fragment of Homer's "Iliad" while excavating a Roman-era tomb in an Egyptian town.
Incredible species of T. rex discovered — a beast with skull-crushing jaws that lived underwater
It's the new king of the sea monsters.
Ancient Roman bust in pristine condition discovered during Spanish beach dig
Spain ordered a beach refresh — and discovered a goddess with 2,000 years of attitude buried in the sand.
Archaeologists discover massive ancient site, over 1,000 artifacts before railway construction
The discoveries span from the Early Bronze Age to the Roman era.
NASA astronaut performs incredible overhead kick in space ahead of World Cup
NASA's Jessica Meir pulled off the acrobatic move in microgravity as she hosted a science lesson from the International Space Station this week for students.
Dangerous beast spotted for the first time in 100 years in Sequoia National Park after being wiped out
The beasts were wiped out by the early 1900s after aggressive eradication tied to livestock protection.
Oral spray may cure your dog's nasty breath once and for all, scientists say
It'll take their breath away.
Chicks hatched from artificial eggs in scientific first — it could be a game-changer for bringing extinct animals back to life
Could this bring species back from egg-stinction?