Scientists discover smallest dinosaur egg ever found in China
A group of scientists in China has confirmed that a fossilized egg found in 2021 is the smallest dinosaur egg ever discovered.
In their study,...
Scientists date the moon’s oldest crater to 4.32 billion years
Scientists have discovered that the oldest and largest impact basin on the moon, called the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) basin, is more than 4.32 billion...
Unlocking the secrets of space: 70% of meteorites come from just three asteroid families
Scientists have made a major breakthrough in understanding the origins of most meteorites that fall to Earth.
A team of international researchers, including scientists from...
Scientists find giant prehistoric elephant skull, revealing new extinct species
A giant fossil skull of an extinct elephant, discovered in the Kashmir Valley of northern India, is helping scientists uncover new details about the...
Easter Island’s volcanoes reveal new clues about Earth’s mysterious mantle
For many years, scientists have believed that the Earth’s mantle – the layer beneath its surface – moves like a giant conveyor belt, carrying...
New research shows most space rocks crashing into Earth come from a single source
The sight of a fireball streaking across the sky brings wonder and excitement to children and adults alike.
It's a reminder that Earth is part...
Solar storms and Northern Lights: Why we’re seeing more of them
In 2024, the Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, have appeared in the UK twice—a rare treat!
Normally, these stunning lights are not visible this far...
Scientists discover Armenia’s oldest Christian church in ancient city
Archaeologists have made an exciting discovery in Armenia.
A joint team from the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia and the University of Münster in...
Scientists recreate the sound of Earth’s magnetic flip 41,000 years ago
About 41,000 years ago, Earth experienced a brief magnetic field reversal during an event known as the Laschamp event.
During this period, Earth's magnetic field...
How did life’s building blocks arrive on Earth? Zinc in meteorites offers new clues
Scientists have discovered that meteorites, specifically unmelted asteroids, may have played a key role in bringing the essential ingredients for life to Earth.
Researchers from...