A surprising discovery in the ocean: nature’s ingenious nitrogen fixers
For a long time, we've believed that only bacteria had the special ability to grab nitrogen from the air and turn it into something...
Here are the next three total solar eclipses coming up
Millions of people took a trip over to the US or Mexico to try and catch a glimpse of the 2024 total solar eclipse.
Whether...
Scientists uncover El Niño’s role in accelerating Antarctica’s ice melt
Antarctica, a colossal landmass blanketed in ice, faces a melting crisis that could reshape the world's coastlines.
The continent, nearly twice the size of Australia,...
Scientists solve the mystery of Europe’s giant fossil bones
For many years, scientists have been puzzled by large, ancient bone fragments found across Western and Central Europe.
These bones, first discovered in the 19th...
Dinosaurs break the rules: rethinking Bergmann’s law
In the cold, distant reaches of Alaska, nestled within the layers of the Earth's crust, lie secrets that challenge a long-held scientific belief. Bergmann's...
Ancient DNA and bones uncover species migration due to past climate shifts
In the serene landscapes of Nordland, Norway, nestled within a unique cave, scientists have unearthed a treasure trove of ancient animal bones that offer...
The Southern Ocean has the cleanest air on Earth. We have just discovered why
The Southern Ocean is renowned for having the cleanest air on Earth. But the precise reasons why have remained a mystery, until now.
There’s more to...
Pacific rock samples reveal active earth 2.5 billion years ago
Rita Parai, an assistant professor at Washington University in St. Louis, along with her graduate student, Judy Zhang, have unlocked ancient Earth secrets through...
An earthquake in New Jersey?
This morning, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck in New Jersey, sending tremors throughout the region.
People in places entirely unused to shaking, including New York...
Ancient sacred circle uncovered in Lincolnshire dates back centuries
In the heart of Lincolnshire, within the shadow of the medieval ruins of Crowland Abbey, archaeologists from Newcastle University have peeled back layers of...