Scientists discover 10,000-year-old rice beer in China
Researchers have uncovered traces of rice beer dating back 10,000 years at the Shangshan site in Zhejiang Province, China.
This discovery, published in the Proceedings...
Has the universe been designed to support life? Now we have a way to...
The anthropic principle states that the fundamental parameters of the Universe such as the strength of the fundamental forces, have been finely tuned to...
Scientists find why men may have shorter lifespans
Researchers at the University of Virginia have uncovered a discovery that may help explain why men generally live shorter lives than women.
Their study, led...
Deep-sea wonders: How anglerfish evolve and thrive against the odds
Anglerfish are some of the most fascinating creatures in the deep sea, known for their glowing lures and bizarre shapes.
A new study by researchers...
Tiny fossils in New Zealand reveal secrets of ancient forest life
Scientists have discovered rare, tiny whitefly fossils in New Zealand, offering a fascinating glimpse into the country’s ancient forests.
These delicate fossils, just 1.5mm in...
Antarctica has gotten 10 times greener in 35 years
Our satellites are dispassionate observers of Earth’s climate change.
From their vantage point they watch as pack ice slowly loses its hold on polar oceans,...
Minerals in hot springs performed a key chemical reaction for early life on Earth
One of the biggest scientific mysteries is where life on Earth started.
Research has often focused on the role of deep-sea hydrothermal vents—those towering structures...
Bats use ‘sound maps’ to navigate long distances, study finds
Imagine being dropped in complete darkness three kilometers from home with only a flashlight to guide you.
Could you find your way back?
For echolocating bats,...
Did polar bears once roam Scotland? New fossil evidence sparks debate
New research on ancient bear fossils found in a Highland cave suggests that polar bears may have once lived in Scotland.
Scientists studying bones from...
Iron sulfides: A spark for life in Earth’s ancient hot springs?
An international team of scientists has uncovered a fascinating role for iron sulfides in the creation of life on early Earth.
Their study, published in...