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A Georgia Coed Was Raped and Brutally Murdered in Her College Apartment. Her Killer Remains Free.
Jennifer Stone was raped and murdered while attending the University of Georgia over 30 years ago. Her killer remains free and her homicide case has gone cold. NEWS
Digging Deep: Archaeologists in Iowa Uncover 14,000-Year-Old Mastodon Skull
University of Iowa archaeologists have discovered the first well-preserved mastodon skull in Iowa, dating back 13,600 years, revealing early human links. NEWS
Campus Horror: 10 Chilling College Killings That Gripped the Nation
10 stories about slayings on college campuses that left the nation in shock, from mass killings to murders stemming from romantic trouble. COLD CASES
A College Co-Ed Was Fatally Stabbed in the Library at Penn State. Over Five Decades Later, Who Killed Her Remains a Mystery.
Betsy Aardsma was stabbed to death in the library at Penn State University in 1969. Decades later, her killer remains free and the case has gone cold. NEWS
Cave in German Castle Reveals 45,000-Year-Old Bones, Tools That Reveal Fascinating Glimpse into Early Humans
Bones and DNA found in a German cave revealed secrets about early humans and how they interacted with Neanderthals. NEWS
‘Incel’ Sentenced to Prison for Threatening Mass Shooting of 'Chads and Stacies’ at University of Arizona
A former 'incel' threatened a mass shooting at the University of Arizona to get revenge on all the 'chads and stacies' is sentenced to prison, officials said. NEWS
Alien Invasion? Harvard Expert Claims Meteor Strike in Pacific Ocean May Have Extraterrestrial Origins
Could aliens be responsible for some space rocks that have plummeted from outer space onto Earth? NEWS
Idaho College Murders: Trial Date Set in Case Against Bryan Kohberger — But One Major Detail Remains Uncertain
A judge has scheduled a trial date for the case against quadruple murder suspect Bryan Kohberger regarding the Idaho College murders. NEWS
An MIT Researcher Killed a Yale Grad Student. He Ran from Police for Months But Now Will Spend Years Behind Bars.
Former MIT research pleaded guilty to the shooting death of a Yale grad student in 2021. Now, he was sentenced to years behind bars. NEWS
Florida Man Accused of Fatally Stabbing His Mother Because ‘She Got on My Nerves’
A man in Florida went to his mother's house for the weekend and he reportedly told police he determined he would kill on the drive there, police said. NEWS
Uncovering Controversy: Harvard University Removes 19th-Century Book Bound with Human Skin From Library
The binding of a 19th century book in the Harvard Library was made from human skin. It has now been removed from the library, officials said. NEWS
Muppet Muse: Kermit the Frog Inspires Naming of Ancient Amphibian Ancestor Found in Smithsonian Collection
The latest discovery in the Smithsonian's collection is a new species of proto-amphibian whose official name is Kermitops gratus NEWS
Science Diction: Artificial Intelligence-Powered Wearable Device Revolutionizes Speech for Voice Disorders
A new AI-assisted throat patch to help people with voice disorders in speaking has been unveiled by UCLA, researchers say. NEWS
Idaho College Murders: State Supreme Court Rules on Bryan Kohberger Charges
The defense team for quadruple murder suspect Bryan Kohberger requested to have his murder charges thrown out and the Idaho Supreme Court has ruled. NEWS
California Man Strangled His Girlfriend to Death on Beach, Called Cops to Turn Himself in: Police
California man accused of strangling his girlfriend to death on state beach and then calling cops to report it. NEWS
Student Slaying: Kentucky Christian College Freshman Accused of Killing Wrestling Teammate in Dorm Room
A wrestler at a Christian private college in Kentucky is accused of strangling his teammate to death. NEWS
Lighting up the Universe: Einstein's 'Gravitational Lasers' Theory More Than Science Fiction, Study Reveals
A study out of Beijing posits that ripples in space-time can combine into 'gravitational lasers,' firing out of black holes across the cosmos NEWS
Are We All Alone? Search for Extraterrestrial Life on Saturn's Icy Moon Titan Comes Up Cold
Findings from a latest research into Titan, the largest moon of Saturn, have reduced the hopes of finding life in the outer solar system. NEWS
Are ‘Flat Earthers' Actually Right? New Research Shows There May Be Some Truth in Conspiracy Theorists' Claims
New research suggests that the Earth was once flat. Researchers say young planets start out as disc-shaped entities. NEWS
Could ‘Love Hormone’ Be Key to Dementia Treatment?
Oxytocin, known as the 'love hormone,' has shown signs it could be successful at treating Alzheimer's disease and other dementia. NEWS
Prehistoric Puzzle: Submerged Mile-Long Stone Wall Reveals Ingenious Stone-Age Hunting Method
The wall submerged beneath the Baltic Sea was used to help hunters herd reindeer into a confined space to make it easier to kill them. NEWS
Going, Going, Gone: Ice Sheet Thaw in Greenland Gives Way to Alarming Rise in Vegetation, Greenhouse Gases
The changing environment in the last four decades could lead to rising sea levels and increased greenhouse gas emissions. NEWS
Are Mutant Wolves Roaming Human-Free Chernobyl Exclusion Zone Key to Curing Cancer?
New study states mutant wolves that roam the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone have developed cancer-resilient genomes that could cure cancer. NEWS
Moon Farming Magic: Researchers Grow Crops in Simulated Lunar Soil
An astronaut once hit a golf ball on the moon. But could you grow a garden there? Perhaps, based on new research conducted in Texas. NEWS
Idaho College Murders: Judge Reaches Decision on Bryan Kohberger Murder Indictment
A judge in Idaho has denied a third request by murder suspect Bryan Kohberger's team to dismiss the charges against him. NEWS
T-Rex Dethroned: Newly Discovered Fierce Dinosaur Claims Title of Ancient Apex Predator
Paleontologists have discovered a new species of dinosaur predating the terrifying T-Rex, that might have been larger than the apex predator NEWS
Buried Treasure: Archaeologists in Egypt Find 'Miracle' Tunnel in Search for Cleopatra and Marc Antony's Tomb
A tunnel that is being referred to as a "miracle" was discovered by archaeologists searching for the tomb of the legendary Cleopatra. NEWS
How an Invasive Alien Species Cost Billions of Dollars in Damage Before Humane New Control Method Proved Promising
A promising new method has emerged in the fight against the Chinese mitten crab, an invasive species wreaking havoc in rivers across Europe. NEWS
'Viruslike' Enigma: Scientists Unearth Mysterious 'Obelisks' in Human Gut, Mouth That May Influence Genetic Activity
Scientists have recently discovered a virus-like entity that inhabits bacteria in the human mouth and gut. NEWS
Groundbreaking Revelation: Discovery of Tectonic Plates 'Unzipping' Beneath Tibet May Help Predict Future Earthquakes
Seismic activity underneath Tibet is splitting one of the two massive tectonic plates that created Mount Everest, according to a new study. NEWS
Suspect Arrested After Tow Truck Driver Discovers Teenager’s Body in Trunk of Abandoned Car: Police
The body of a North Carolina teen was found in an abandoned car and now police say a suspect has been arrested. NEWS
Space Discovery Makes Splash: Webb Telescope Reveals Distant Galaxies Shaped Like 'Surfboards or Pool Noodles'
Researchers discovered distant galaxies resembling 'surfboards and pool noodles' that raise new questions about galactic evolution. NEWS
Gee Whiz: Scientists Solve 150-Year Mystery Behind Why Urine is Yellow
A new study by scientists reveal a 150-year mystery and why human urine is yellow in color, sources claim. NEWS
Going, Going, Gone? Experts Warn New York City, Areas of East Coast Sinking into Sea
The United States East Coast is sinking at an alarming rate, posing a 'major threat' to densely-populated cities, according to new research. NEWS
Could Fruit Bats Unlock Diabetes Cure? Researchers Explore Flying Mammal as Potential Key to Stopping Disease
Researchers studied how the pancreas and kidneys work in fruit bats and believe they could hold the key to curing diabetes. NEWS
Explosive Discovery: Massive Volcanic 'Superstructure' Bigger Than Idaho Lurking Beneath Pacific Ocean
Scientists believe the Melanesian Border Plateau under the Pacific Ocean is the result of an 'Oceanic Mid-Plate Superstructure.' NEWS
Bling Fling: Eruptions of Diamonds May Have Blasted Gem-Rich Magma from Earth's Depths
Researchers have discovered that volcanic explosions rich with diamonds spew from the Earth's surface as supercontinents break apart. NEWS
'Plastistone' Panic: Scientists Alarmed Over Bizarre New Plastic-Infused Rocks Showing Up Worldwide
A strange form of rock-plastic hybrids have shown up on 11 continents. They are said to have originated from melted plastics. NEWS
Sudden and Rare Change in Mars' Atmosphere Raises Possibility of Similar Occurrence on Earth, Scientists Say
In a rare interaction with the sun, Mars' atmosphere tripled due to solar wind interaction that forces it all into one space. NEWS
From Martian Rocks to 'Eco-Friendly Breakthroughs' on Earth: Mineral Found on Mars Could Help Save Our Planet
Researchers at the University of Sussex have revealed the potential that a mineral on the surface of Mars presents for life on the planet. NEWS
Oceans to Outer Space: How Researchers Plan to Use Humpback Whale ‘Conversation’ to Decode Alien Messages
Researchers had a 20-minute 'conversation' with a humpback whale in a breakthrough they say can be used to decode alien messages. NEWS
Moses or Meteorological Mayhem? Study Reveals Forces That May Have Parted Red Sea, Including One Mentioned in Bible
The Bible says God parted the Red Sea. A report by two British scientists has a new explanation about that. NEWS
Otherworldly Wonders: Mars Rover Explores Ancient Lakes and Rivers, Finds Signs of Martian Life
NASA's Perseverance rover found samples that indicate that water was once on Mars. NEWS
Was Jesus Christ Actually Born on Christmas? Theories About Jesus' Real Birth Date Explained
Millions of people celebrate Christmas on Dec. 25 to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ, but experts say the prophet likely wasn't born on this date. NEWS
Idaho College Murders: Judge Makes Decision in Request to Dismiss Bryan Kohberger’s Murder Charges
An Idaho judge ruled on the defense's request to throw out the indictment against Bryan Kohberger in the Idaho college murders. NEWS
Professor Linked to Brother’s Decades-Old Murder After Carrying Out Massacre at Alabama School (FPD CASE VAULT)
Amy Bishop sat quietly through a routine University of Alabama in Huntsville faculty meeting, then she suddenly whipped out a pistol and started blasting away. NEWS
Florida Couple Accused of Locking Child in Makeshift Cage While They Went to Work
A couple in Florida has been accused of locking their 6-year-old child in a cage while they went to work. NEWS
Three Men in Missouri Accused of Enticing Relative to Come to U.S. From India, Enslaving and Torturing Him in Basement: Cops
Three Missouri men have been arrested and charged with enslaving a relative who came to the U.S. from India, officials said. NEWS
Taylor Behl: Internet ‘Friend’ Dumped Her Corpse in a Ditch (FPD CASE VAULT)
Investigators used Taylor Behl's friend list on MySpace to help find the missing teen and her killer in 2005. NEWS
Idaho College Murders: Judge Bans Cameras for Kohberger Trial, Will Be Livestreamed by Court Instead
The judge presiding over the Kohberger trial has banned news cameras from the trial, instead deciding to livestream trial, officials said.
