Scientists uncover shocking evidence of humans in America during the ice age
The story of when humans first arrived in the Americas is being rewritten—thanks to some ancient footprints found in New Mexico.
These footprints, discovered in...
Ancient DNA reveals dogs’ epic journey through the Americas
New research has uncovered surprising insights into the history of dogs in the Americas, showing that these loyal animals traveled slowly alongside humans as...
Lunar dust is bad. But not as bad as living in the city
As NASA prepares for a return to the Moon through the Artemis program, one of the biggest health concerns for astronauts has been lunar...
Who’s in charge when an asteroid heads for Earth?
An asteroid crashing into Earth may sound like the stuff of science fiction, but experts warn it’s a real threat—and we may not be...
16-inch salamander once ruled Appalachia, new fossil reveals
A powerful, long-extinct salamander once roamed the ancient forests of Tennessee, and its recent discovery is helping scientists understand how the region became a...
Scientists uncover 20,000-year-old cave used by early Australians in Blue Mountains
A remarkable archaeological discovery in the Blue Mountains has revealed that people lived in this cold, high-altitude region during the last ice age—much earlier...
How pterosaurs can inspire aircraft design
Pterosaurs were an amazing group of flying reptiles that occupied the skies around the same time that dinosaurs roamed on land.
Appearing in the fossil...
Some climate solutions may suffocate our oceans, new study warns
As the world looks for ways to fight climate change, scientists are exploring new techniques to pull carbon dioxide (CO₂) out of the atmosphere.
One...
Dinosaur stomach fossil reveals Sauropods gobbled plants without chewing
A remarkable fossil discovery in Australia has given scientists the first-ever confirmed glimpse into what sauropod dinosaurs actually ate—and it turns out they weren’t...
Ghost signals beneath the ice: Antarctica’s radio mystery baffles scientists
High above the icy landscape of Antarctica, scientists have detected strange radio signals coming from deep within the ice—signals that don’t match anything we...