Majestic neon 'sky dunes' are a newly discovered form of the northern lights

The new auroral form called a sky dune has been discovered by amateur stargazers.

Bizarre front-footed dinosaur tracks make it look like these behemoths did handstands

Why do some dinosaur tracks only show the front leg impressions? Researchers think they may have…

We know more about how the victims of Vesuvius died — and it's grim

The volcanic eruption of Vesuvius in A.D. 79 was so intense it turned one man's brain…

Scientists accidentally discover new type of immune cell that kills most cancers

Previously, no one believed that this kind of broad-spectrum cure for cancer was possible.

The oceans are warming so fast, it's like 5 atomic bombs exploding every second

The rate of warming in the oceans is 'relentless,' and the hottest 5 years ever recorded…

Mysterious blind 'ghost fish' reveals Congo to be the deepest river in the world

It's so deep there could be species lurking in its depths that we've never seen before.

Gold bar found in Mexico City park was an Aztec treasure looted by conquistadors

The artifact was probably dropped by conquistadors as they fled from the city.

Everything we thought we knew about dark energy might be wrong

Startling new research suggests that dark energy might be nothing more than a simple measurement mistake.

World's largest flower bloom found in remote Indonesian jungle

The bloom will only last for about one week before wilting.

We finally solved the mystery of why this boring bird has such colorful chicks

The American coot is not as boring as it looks. These ducks are hiding some rather…