Most Interesting Science News Articles

From strange aquatic dinosaurs to more to the story of Stonehenge, here are the most interesting stories we found in Science this week.


Bizarre aquatic dinosaur:


skeletal reconstruction of Spinosaurus aegyptiacus.Pin It Based on the skeleton (reconstruction, shown here), researchers think Spinosaurus aegyptiacus would have sliced through the water in a river system in what is now Africa, snatching fish in its cone-shaped interlocking teeth.
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In a recently released report, researchers revealed what they know about Spinosaurus — the only known dino that was adapted to living almost completely in the water.

Amazing brain story:


After a long bout of nausea, a woman went to the doctor only to discover she had been missing her cerebellum — an integral part of her brain — her entire life.

Recovering ozone layer:


Earth's protective ozone layer is well on its way to recovery, thanks in large part to international efforts to stop the production and use of ozone-depleting chemicals.

Cool Stonehenge find:


A four-year survey of the lands surrounding Stonehenge reveals the mysterious rocks are not alone. The research reveals at least 17 other Neolithic shrines.

Higgs boson's role in dooming the universe:


Some scientists, including Stephen Hawking, believe the Higgs Boson particle will wipe out the universe some day by creating a vacuum bubble.

Deadly spider tale:


A recent story out of Essex, England claims a bunch of bananas contained eggs belonging to a deadly spider. Is it a bunch of houey?

Lost Arctic ship:


A new research tehcnique has located a lost ship believed to be from an 1845 expedition.

A bowl and a grisly tale:


This 3,000-year-old bowl actually tells a tale of greed and selfishness where soldiers were fighting over treasure while people suffered and uildings collapsed.

More findings in ancient Greek tomb:


The discovery of two robed, female statues indicates the tomb is a monument of significant importance.

Spreading office germs:


Recent research shows germs spread to around 50 percent of surfaces in an office within 2-4 hours of the initial contamination.