Why Triceratops had a giant nose: New study reveals its hidden purpose
Triceratops is one of the most recognizable dinosaurs, famous for its three horns and enormous head.
But scientists have long wondered why this plant-eating giant...
Scientists discover strange “boiling” motion deep inside Greenland’s ice
For years, scientists studying the Greenland ice sheet have been puzzled by unusual swirling patterns hidden deep beneath the surface.
Now, researchers believe they have...
The moon is still shrinking: New study reveals recent tectonic activity
For a long time, people imagined the moon as a quiet, frozen world where nothing much happens anymore.
But new research shows that the moon...
Mysterious dinosaur-era shark is rewriting the family tree of modern sharks
A strange prehistoric shark that lived during the age of dinosaurs is giving scientists new clues about how modern sharks evolved — and raising...
What is Lunar New Year
The new moon on Feb. 17 marks the start of the Lunar New Year, a celebration originating in China that today is celebrated around...
Utah’s “soda pop” geysers may hold clues to life on distant ocean worlds
In the dry desert of eastern Utah, strange geysers shoot cold, fizzy water into the air.
Instead of boiling like the famous hot geysers in...
Why high altitude can make or break Olympic performance
For many Olympic athletes, getting ready to compete is not just about strength, speed, or endurance.
When events take place high in the mountains, training...
Ancient DNA reveals Europe’s last hunter-gatherers survived until 2500 BCE
New research using ancient DNA has revealed that hunter-gatherer communities in parts of northwestern Europe survived far longer than previously believed — continuing their...
How hidden flaws caused light pole disasters in hurricane Ian
When Hurricane Ian swept across Florida in 2022, several aluminum light poles on a bridge in Central Florida suddenly cracked or collapsed.
What puzzled engineers...
How an ancient ocean floor turned Arkansas into a shark foss treasure
More than 300 million years ago, much of what is now Arkansas lay beneath a shallow sea.
Today, that ancient seafloor has made the region...