Scientists reveal link between kids' TV time and their adult health
These effects were seen even when individuals had reduced their screen time during adulthood.
"Beautiful" water-nymph marble statue found in ruins of Roman baths
The delicate statuette, thought to have been of religious significance, was found in a very unusual location: the garbage heap.
Orca attack leaves yacht heading for rock collision
"When I looked at the back, I saw them [...] with their white belly up, the rudder swinging from side to side," crew member Santi Villagrans said.
How to snack correctly, according to science
Over 90 percent of Americans snack on a daily basis, according to the USDA. And yet, one researcher says "surprisingly little" has been published on snacking.
Moment man comes face-to-face with 15ft tiger shark: "Maintain eye contact"
"It [was] humbling, awe-inspiring, empowering and exhilarating all at once," Bryan Leist told Newsweek.
Scientists analyzed how over 200 plant-based milks compare to cow's milk
Most plant-based milks were low in this one essential nutrient.
Alligator hilariously spotted waiting for the bus in Florida
"Just another day in Florida," wrote one local, as authorities asked, "Why did the Alligator cross the road?" before adding, "To get to the bus stop on time."
The diet foods that are making you fat
"The diet industry makes billions of dollars by making people think that 'healthy' diets have to include [these] products," nutritionist Jillian Kubala said.
Your sweet tooth may be hardwired in your DNA
"There is a real genetic influence on the foods we choose to eat," Joanne Cole told Newsweek.
Scientists identify best prebiotic foods for gut health
"We were surprised by how relatively small the portions of the prebiotic dense foods contained the recommended daily amount of prebiotics," Cassandra Boyd said.
Skeleton toothpaste mineral is "as effective as fluoride"
The compound was first used by NASA to replace lost minerals in the teeth and bones of astronauts.
Fisherman shocked after reeling in swordfish covered in strange round holes
"I have never seen an attack like that before in 40 years of doing this," Captain TK Walker told Newsweek.
Driver finds alligator under car after hearing "odd noise"
"The citizen took one look and noped right out of there," the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said.
Watch fishermen battle 8-foot shark for swordfish
"Quite often we will have sharks camped under the boat," Captain TK Walker told Newsweek.
Father recalls moment son fell into 328-foot volcanic crater: "the horror"
"When he fell, I was sure he was dead," Jérôme Devosse said.
Woman finds deadly snake slithering into kitchen window: "Abandon ship"
"Just happens to be one of the world's most venomous snakes but mehhh he doesn't seem to care," the homeowner wrote on social media.
Astronomers discover surprising similarity between Earth and Mercury
The mechanism behind the northern lights could be universal throughout our solar system.
Scientists discover link between brain and weight gain
Discovering how high-fat diets can promote weight gain through brain inflammation could be an important step toward anti-obesity treatments in the future.
Incredible video shows woman singing "Moana" during brain surgery
"I know saying the surgery was fun seems strange, but it was," Krystina Vied told Newsweek. "It was like I was throwing my own little concert for everyone."
Snake catcher saves koala clinging on lamppost
"The koala was quite calm as I'm sure it wasn't aware of all the potential danger it was in," Ozzie Lawrence told Newsweek about the young marsupial's rescue.
Kayaker submerged in lake for 3 hours saved thanks to his smartwatch
"Should you fall in, [...] your survival time without a life jacket would, on the average, be less than two hours," the Ontario Provincial Police said.
Is diet soda safe or not? Understanding the latest news on aspartame
Aspartame has been classified as "possibly carcinogenic" by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. What does this mean for you?
"Medical history": Disabled doctor uses exoskeleton to perform surgery
Faustino Afonso has always dreamed of being a surgeon but was previously hampered by his disability.
Beloved dog dies minutes after eating toxic algae from lake
The 2-year-old dog died from algal toxins without even entering the water.
Civil war coins dug up by Kentucky man could be worth "more than $2M"
Experts have described the finding as "one of the most significant discoveries of coins found in the ground within the United States within the last 50 years."
Woman caught trying to smuggle five live snakes in her bra
"I wouldn't even touch them, never mind hide them in my bra," wrote one user, while another added: "I won't even look at snakes on my phone."
Rabid beaver attacks girl in lake, father beat it to death
Officials described the animal as the "biggest beaver" they had ever seen.
Man who ignored "wonky" pupils diagnosed with brain tumor
"I will always remember seeing the scan, the tumor highlighted in white. It looked huge. My heart sank," Aled Harris told Newsweek.
Fisherman swims 15 hours to shore after whale throws him overboard
"Thank God for giving me another life, I was born again," Flavio Barceló said.
Boy, 12, finds golden nugget during school trip to a mine: "Priceless"
"The boy's eye shone brighter than the precious metal, and a feeling of luck and joy took over the environment," a statement from the child's school read.