Planet could have rocky formations and flowing water

What makes movies that are sad or scary so popular? For that matter, why do people enjoy roller-coasters, bungee jumping, or any of the countless other activities that seem to serve no purpose except to make people feel terrified, however briefly? Is there a positive benefit to exposing yourself to these kinds of intense negative experiences? According to recent studies, there may be.

A man already on probation for cocaine possession insists the blow in his nose during a weekend traffic stop doesn't belong to him

Getaway in Brooklyn was comfortably full for a Saturday night, when I came in to try my first "shrub" — an acidic beverage made from vinegar, fruit, sugar, club soda and zero alcohol.

John Oliver knows that this year has been rough for women, who “judging from restroom signs are just men who have swallowed a trapezoid.” To cheer women up, after the confirmation of a “Supreme Court justice with resting beer face” and “the election of a president who thinks of their genitals as handles”, Oliver has an idea—finally ratify the Equal Rights Amendment.

Scientists find higher cortisol levels in owners matched by raised levels in canine companions

At a time when local newspapers are disappearing, the loss of a radio station leaves a community with another cultural and informational gap

The health effects of microplastics are unknown

Sony promises its upcoming console, often referred to by fans as the PS5, will share saved games, have backward compatibility and more.

A fungus has been genetically modified with spider venom to kill the mosquitoes that spread malaria.

In microgravity, astronauts’ brains fill with fluid and it doesn’t drain for months after they return to Earth, which may be why their vision worsens

It’s finally happening, folks. Intel is absolutely, 100% leaving the long-toothed 14nm process node for greener, or rather denser, pastures. Intel has arrived at Computex full of gusto and has previewed its mobile Ice Lake processors ahead of its keynote on May 28 at Computex, which I’m sure has nothing to do with AMD’s upcoming Computex keynote.

Blast off to explore the past, present, and future of travel through the cosmos.

Researchers may have found a biomarker for suicidal thoughts in the brains of people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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On the same day as the full moon, two planets will also pass close by each other.

Store-bought tomatoes taste horrifically disgusting — err, bland. Now scientists have discovered a version of a gene that helps give tomatoes their flavor is actually missing in about 93 percent of modern, domesticated varieties. The discovery may help bring flavor back to tomatoes you can pick up in the produce section.

Australia's A$50 note has a blunder in the small print - and it took more than six months to spot.