Long before bees: Flowers were blooming 123 million years ago
Flowers have been brightening Earth much longer than scientists previously believed—by at least two million years.
In a new study, researchers from Leibniz University Hannover...
How tiny barriers might have set life’s big rules on early Earth
Scientists have long wondered how life first began on Earth.
While we don’t have all the answers, one thing is clear: every living thing is...
Falcon 9 launches shake California with low-frequency sonic booms
When a rocket launches into space, it creates a powerful blast of sound that can be heard—and even felt—miles away.
SpaceX's Falcon 9, a rocket...
Magellan mission reveals possible tectonic activity on Venus
New research using data from NASA's Magellan mission has uncovered signs of possible tectonic activity on Venus, challenging long-held beliefs about the planet's surface.
Unlike...
Archaeologists unearth ancient human fossils from Indonesian seabed
Archaeologists have made an extraordinary discovery off the coast of Java, Indonesia, uncovering fossilized remains of Homo erectus and 36 other vertebrate species from...
How early Asians walked 20,000 kilometers to South America
An international team of scientists has uncovered evidence that early Asians embarked on humanity's longest prehistoric journey, traveling more than 20,000 kilometers from North...
Scientists uncover ancient Aztec trade networks through obsidian artifacts
New archaeological research led by Tulane University and Mexico's Proyecto Templo Mayor has unveiled the extensive trade networks of the Aztec Empire, known as...
How melting glaciers are releasing toxic mercury in Colorado wetlands
As glaciers and permafrost melt in the mountains near Boulder, Colorado, an unexpected consequence is emerging: toxic mercury is being released into local wetlands.
This...
New fossil discovery reveals more about ancient Chicago Archaeopteryx
The iconic fossil bird Archaeopteryx has been helping scientists understand the link between dinosaurs and modern birds since it was first discovered over 160...
Ancient amber holds clues to prehistoric Tsunamis
Scientists have uncovered a fascinating link between ancient amber deposits and tsunamis that swept across northern Japan over 100 million years ago.
This groundbreaking research,...