How did life get started on Earth? Atmospheric haze might have been the key
A recent study accepted to The Planetary Science Journal investigates how the organic hazes that existed on Earth between the planet’s initial formation and...
Scientists unveil the origins through ancient hot springs
In an exciting leap forward in our understanding of life's origins, researchers from Newcastle University have ventured back in time, more than 3.5 billion...
Why animals are shrinking over time
A new study may have cracked the code behind a long-standing mystery in the natural world: why some species, like Alaskan horses, cryptodiran turtles,...
The improbable origins of life on Earth
We do not yet know how, where, or why life first appeared on our planet.
Part of the difficulty is that “life” has no strict,...
Rethinking the Megalodon: not as bulky as we thought!
Gigantic shark was slimmer than depictions in movies.
When you think of the Megalodon, you probably imagine a massive, terrifying shark, right? But a new...
New discovery shakes up our understanding of evolution
Scientists have always thought evolution was a bit like throwing dice – completely random and unpredictable. But a new study is changing that idea.
It...
Why urine is yellow? Scientists unveil a fascinating discovery
Have you ever wondered why urine is yellow?
Researchers have finally found the answer!
In a groundbreaking study by the University of Maryland and National Institutes...
Saturn’s moon Enceladus: A new hope for discovering alien life
A small moon of Saturn named Enceladus is making waves in the scientific community as a top candidate for hosting life beyond Earth.
A study...
Ancient fossils reveal when complex life flourished in earth’s oceans
In a remarkable scientific achievement, researchers have accurately dated some of the world's oldest fossils of complex multicellular life.
This research, led by a team...
How tiny space rocks reveal our planet’s wet beginnings
Once upon a time, about 4.56 billion years ago, our solar system was just a baby. Imagine a vast, swirling disk of dust and...