Dozens of Cat Mummies Found in 4,500-Year-Old Egyptian Tombs

The King Userkaf pyramid complex at Saqqara is the final resting place for cats and scarab beetles—and it still contains unopened tombs. Continue reading Dozens of Cat Mummies Found in 4,500-Year-Old Egyptian Tombs

A Giant Sun Storm During the Vietnam War Likely Exploded Dozens of Mines

“The extreme space weather events of early August 1972 had significant impact on the US Navy, which have not been widely reported.” Continue reading A Giant Sun Storm During the Vietnam War Likely Exploded Dozens of Mines

For the First Time Since 2010, People Who Accept Climate Change Control the House Science Committee

Several Democratic House candidates with scientific backgrounds won against Republican incumbents on Tuesday. Continue reading For the First Time Since 2010, People Who Accept Climate Change Control the House Science Committee

Aliens Might Notice Us if We Shot a Giant Laser at Them, Study Says

Two emerging technologies could be combined to produce a powerful infrared signal that could be spotted from distant planets, according to research in The Astrophysical Journal. Continue reading Aliens Might Notice Us if We Shot a Giant Laser at Them, Study Says

Thirty Meter Telescope Permitted on Sacred Volcano, Rules Hawaii Supreme Court

After years of litigation, the Court issued a 4-1 ruling reinstating a permit to build the massive observatory on Mauna Kea’s summit. Continue reading Thirty Meter Telescope Permitted on Sacred Volcano, Rules Hawaii Supreme Court