Earth’s ice age cycles: How orbital shifts shape our climate
Scientists have long known that Earth's climate goes through cycles of ice ages and warmer periods.
Around 2.5 million years ago, the planet entered a...
Mars’s northern ice cap is surprisingly young
If you’ve ever looked at Mars through a telescope, you probably noticed its two polar ice caps.
The northern one is made largely of water...
Scientists solve mystery of the pink shores in the Red Sea
Visitors to the shores of Eilat in the northern Gulf of Aqaba, Red Sea, during March and April in recent years have witnessed an...
Massive iceberg from Antarctica drifting toward South Georgia – what could happen next?
A gigantic iceberg is currently moving toward the island of South Georgia, a remote wildlife haven in the South Atlantic.
While it is common for...
Ancient beaches on Mars: New evidence of a long-lost ocean
A Chinese rover that landed on Mars in 2021 has found strong evidence that the planet once had a vast ocean.
Scientists believe this discovery...
Scientists discover how ‘bouncing’ winds damaged Houston’s skyscrapers
Houston is known for its towering skyscrapers, built to withstand hurricanes.
However, on May 16, 2024, a powerful windstorm called a derecho caused unexpected damage...
Scientists uncover underwater fossil bed, revealing Florida’s prehistoric past
Around 500,000 years ago, a group of horses, sloths, and armadillos met an unfortunate fate when they fell into a sinkhole in Florida’s Big...
Scientists discover Australia’s oldest Megaraptor and first evidence of Carcharodontosaurs
A groundbreaking discovery has been made in Australia—scientists have uncovered the world’s oldest known megaraptorid fossils and the first evidence of carcharodontosaurs in the...
Ancient Iberian skull ritual more complex than expected, study finds
A recent study has revealed new insights into a mysterious ancient ritual involving severed heads in the Iberian Peninsula.
Researchers found that this practice was...
How dinosaur extinction helped shape our fruit-eating ancestors
The extinction of giant dinosaurs millions of years ago may have played a big role in shaping the environment that led to the evolution...