'Ferrari of Space' Doomed: Satellite Will Fall from Space in October

The European Space Agency's gravity-mapping GOCE satellite will begin falling from space in mid-October as it runs out of fuel, following a successful four-year mission.

The leading theory of the moon's origin holds that it was created when a mysterious planet slammed into Earth about 4.56 billion years ago. But new analyses of lunar rocks suggest that the moon is actually between 4.4 billion and 4.45 billion years old.

A team of British researchers says a cell fragment found high up in Earth's atmosphere likely came from outer space. But such an extraordinary claim requires much more convincing evidence, outside scientists say.

How Cute! Trilobites Curled Up in Self-Defense

One of the earliest examples of trilobites, tiny crustaceans that emerged during the Cambrian Period, curled up like pill bugs in self-defense, new fossil finds reveal. The findings suggest this self-defense mechanism evolved earlier than thought.

Scientists don't have any footage to shed light on the sex lives of ancient bears, but fossil penis bones can tell all. One extinct bear had a surprisingly large penis bone that suggests it had infrequent but long-lasting sex sessions, new research shows.

Nationwide, gestation crates are falling out of favor.

One-Sport Girls Risk More Injury, Weight Gain (Op-Ed)

A one-sport focus may be the last thing a young athlete needs for success.

New data suggest factory farms are making the "superbug" disease problem worse.

Here's a look at the strangest medical cases that doctors have reported.

Mud Volcano? Weird Island Appears After Pakistan Earthquake

A mud volcano may be the source of a new island that appeared offshore of Gwadar, Pakistan, after the magnitude-7.7 earthquake today.

Here's some vital perspective on the certainty of climate change: Scientists are as sure of global warming as they are that smoking cigarettes kills.

A magnitude-7.7 earthquake has struck the southern part of Pakistan. The region is known to be highly seismically active because of the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates.

Atomic Weight Changed for 19 Elements

Nineteen elements on the periodic table — including gold, cadmium, arsenic and aluminum — are getting their atomic weights adjusted, thanks to more precise measurements and better calculations of the abundance of certain isotopes.

Reusable, magnetic nanoparticles can remove crude oil from water.

The Oil & Gas Industry's Fractured Fairy Tales (Op-Ed)

New oil and gas industry-funded study embellishes — and tells only half the story.

When people with psychopathy imagine others experiencing pain, brain regions associated with empathy and concern for others fail to activate or connect with brain areas involved in emotional processing and decision-making.

Can labeling a dictator as evil influence public policy for an entire nation?

5,000-Year-Old Leopard Trap Discovered in Israel

Scientists have unearthed ancient leopard traps in Israel. Though originally thought to be just a few hundred years old, dating revealed they were nearly 5,000 years old.

Lincoln has stirred passions by appearing in a stereoscopic photograph taken on the day of the Gettysburg Address. But is Lincoln really in the photo? And if so, which of two images of a bearded man in a black stovepipe hat is the real Lincoln?

A dog mummy has revealed the first archaeological evidence of bloodsucking parasites plaguing Fido's ancestors in Egypt during the classical era of Roman rule.

Bill Nye Makes it Through Another Round of 'Dancing With the Stars'

Though his first dance number was panned, his second dance to Beethoven's Fifth symphony has gotten him into the next round of competition on "Dancing with the Stars."

From molasses to rubber ducks, some strange substances have spilled into waterways and onto roadways. Here are some of the highlights.

Reported sightings of Bigfoot — the legendary ape-like creature — have abounded for decades. Now, for the first time, someone has created a map showing the places where alleged Bigfoot sightings have occurred.

Kids Who Play One Sport Risk More Injuries And Weight Gain | Video

More and more kids are focusing on only one sport year around in order to gain an athletic edge. These kids may be risking their health however, as a study shows these kids are more 50% more likely to injure their knee and gain weight as a result.

The Arctic icepack reached its summer low for 2013 on Sept. 13. The annual melt season shrank the polar ice cap down to 5.10 million square kilometers (2.00 million square miles). This makes 2013 the 6th lowest year on record in the past 30 years.

Researchers calculate the Earth's water reserves will dry up in 1.75 billion years and say Mars might be the next best thing.

Dog Mummy Parasite Photos

A dog mummy has revealed the first archaeological evidence of bloodsucking parasites plaguing Fido's ancestors in Egypt during the classical era of Roman rule.

From frogs and cats to giant stamps and toys, 3D printing showed off at the DIY fair.

From boxing bots and 3D-printers to a rendersphere made of 400 LED lights, this year's Maker Faire was filled with innovation. Here are some of the highlights in photos.

A Mini Brain Grown From Human Stem Cells (Infographic)

Scientists can now grow functional mini brains for study.

All about sex change surgeries.

Scientists found that upcoming films with high Wikipedia activity tended to do well at the box office.

13 Oddest Medical Cases

Here's a look at the strangest medical cases that doctors have reported.

Bigfoot mapping, life-expectancy of Earth's habitable life and whale earwax reveals life history — Just a few of the cool Science stories we brought you this week.

From molasses to rubber ducks, some strange substances have spilled into waterways and onto roadways. Here are some of the highlights.