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Scientists discover remains of new species of early human

Scientists discover remains of new species of early human

In a new study, scientists have discovered the remains of a new species of human in the Philippines. The findings show that the region was...
NASA study confirms global warming trends

NASA study confirms global warming trends

In a new study, NASA researchers have verified the global warming trends with measurements of the 'skin' temperature of the Earth. The data were taken...
Scientists discover our planet is a stable version of the Sun

Scientists discover our planet is a stable version of the Sun

In a new study, scientists have found that Earth is made of the same elements as the Sun. However, there are less volatile elements such...
Scientists find a new way to protect the Earth from asteroids

Scientists find a new way to protect the Earth from asteroids

In 2013, Chelyabinsk meteor caused extensive ground damage and injuries when it exploded on impact with Earth's atmosphere. The meteor is not a big one....
Why lightning often strikes twice

Why lightning often strikes twice

In a new study, researchers have found out why lightning often strikes twice. The research was conducted by an international research team led by the...
Scientists discover nearly two million 'hidden' earthquakes in Southern California

Scientists discover nearly two million ‘hidden’ earthquakes in Southern California

In a new study, researchers have discovered almost 2,000,000 previously hidden earthquakes between 2008 and 2017. They used 10 years' earthquake catalog for Southern California...
Scientists discover the cause of Hurricane Maria's extreme rainfall

Scientists discover the cause of Hurricane Maria’s extreme rainfall

In a new study, researchers have discovered that human-caused climate warming is the main cause of Hurricane Maria's extreme rainfall. The research was conducted by...

Could ‘Game of Thrones’ dragons be real?

Famous TV show Game of Thrones has returned for its final season, and many people wonder if the dragons in the show could be...

Scientists discover ancient, four-legged whale in Peru

In a new study, researchers have discovered an ancient, four-legged whale along the coast of Peru. The ancient four-legged whale was found in 42.6-million-year-old marine...
Scientists find earliest life may have arisen in ponds

Scientists find earliest life may have arisen in ponds

In a new study, researchers have discovered that earliest life may have arisen in ponds, not oceans. Primitive ponds may have provided a more suitable...