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,...
Water ice found in another star system
Water ice shapes the outer regions of our Solar System in profound ways, forming the thick crusts of moons like Europa and Enceladus that...
New studies reveal hidden secrets of the Moon and asteroid Vesta
Scientists have uncovered fascinating new details about the internal structures of both the moon and the asteroid Vesta using gravity data collected from orbiting...
New drug combo can manage type 2 diabetes better
Type 2 diabetes is a common condition where the body struggles to use insulin properly, leading to high blood sugar levels.
One of the most...
How the Earth’s crust could power our clean energy future
Hydrogen is an essential part of modern society. It's used to make fertilizers that feed half of the world’s population and is a key...
Why collect asteroid samples?
China's Tianwen-2 asteroid sample return mission is set to launch this month, May 2025, en route to the asteroid Kamoʻoalewa (2016 HO3).
The country could...
Scientists discover a 506-million-year-old predator
Paleontologists from the Manitoba Museum and the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) have uncovered an incredible fossil of a 506-million-year-old predator in the Burgess Shale...