Sharks are famous for fearsome teeth, but ocean acidification could make them weaker
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Sharks are the most feared predators in the sea, and their survival hinges on fearsome teeth that regrow throughout their lives. But changes in the ocean's chemistry could put those weapons at risk.
A novel sanctuary in Antarctica is preserving ice samples from rapidly melting glaciers
ROME (AP) — Scientists in Antarctica on Wednesday inaugurated the first global repository of mountain ice cores, preserving the history of the Earth’s atmosphere in a frozen vault for future generations to study as global warming melts…
100 skulls and mummified body parts found in a Pennsylvania grave robbery case
Bones and skulls visible in the back seat of a car near an abandoned cemetery on Philadelphia's outskirts led police to a basement filled with body parts, which authorities say were hoarded by a man now accused of stealing about…
Detroit Auto Show opens as industry pares back splashy debuts, leans on test tracks
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Auto Show returns this week, offering an opportunity to take a peek at the cars of today and tomorrow and also go for a spin.
Pennsylvania contest celebrates the much-maligned but enduring mullet
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A contest that celebrates the much-maligned but enduring mullet hairstyle will get underway Monday at the Pennsylvania Farm Show.
Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack while hiking in northern Colorado
A woman was killed in a suspected mountain lion attack while she was hiking alone in the mountains of northern Colorado on Thursday, in what would be the first fatal attack by one of the predators in the state in…