WHO Monitors Potential Pneumonic Plague Case After Siberian Lab Worker Dies
The World Health Organization is closely monitoring a potential case of pneumonic plague after a laboratory employee in Siberia died from pneumonia.
» readScientists uncover genetic secrets of Jonathan, the world's oldest tortoise
The world's oldest known living land animal, a 194-year-old Aldabra giant tortoise named Jonathan living on the remote South Atlantic island of St. Helena, has been the subject of a new genetic study that may explain his extraordinary longevity.
» readRare wooden artefacts reveal surprising complexity of Neanderthal life
A rare collection of Neanderthal wooden artefacts has been uncovered at a rock shelter site in Spain, offering an unprecedented glimpse into their daily lives.
» readCuriosity rover captures milestone view from 1 kilometer above Gale Crater floor
A new panorama from NASA's Curiosity Mars rover shows the floor of Gale Crater and the crater's rim in the distance, captured on Sept. 5, 2026.
» readTropical Storm Isaias forecast to become hurricane, potentially the latest first Atlantic hurricane on record
The storm is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by Thursday, according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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