Scientists pinpoint dino-killing asteroid’s origin: past Jupiter
An intense debate surrounding the cosmic rock that killed the dinosaurs has stirred scientists for decades, but a new study has revealed some important—and far-out—data about the impactor’s origin story. ⌘ Read more

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Seoul residents sweating with record ‘tropical nights’ weather
Residents of South Korea’s capital are resorting to novel ways to beat the heat as a century-old weather record fell Friday following a 26th “tropical night” in a row—when the temperature stays above 25 degrees Celsius (77 Fahrenheit). ⌘ Read more

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Massachusetts governor signs law phasing out toxic PFAS in firefighters’ gear
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed into law Thursday a bill that would phase out the use of PFAS, a group of toxic industrial compounds, in firefighters’ protective gear. ⌘ Read more

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The collapse of an iconic arch in Utah has some wondering if other famous arches are also at risk
A common line of questions has emerged from visitors to Utah’s Arches National Park in the week since an iconic rock arch at Lake Powell known as the “Toilet Bowl” collapsed. ⌘ Read more

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A rarely seen deep sea fish is found in California, and scientists want to know why
A rarely seen deep sea fish resembling a serpent was found floating dead on the ocean surface off the San Diego coast and was brought ashore for study, marine experts said. ⌘ Read more

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