Scientists discover unexpected methane emissions in Alaska’s drylands
When Katey Walter Anthony, a researcher at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, first heard rumors about methane gas bubbling under the lawns of Fairbanks...
The Moon’s atmosphere comes from space weathering
How do you get an atmosphere at a world that doesn’t have one and can’t keep one?
If it’s the Moon, you simply bombard it...
Moore’s Law: Flying is becoming safer every decade
Flying is becoming safer every decade, according to a new study by MIT researchers.
While many people worry about flying, the reality is that commercial...
Romans were terrified by war elephants at first—but eventually found a way to defeat...
Imagine, for a moment, you are a Roman soldier at war. In the midst of battle, you are confronted with an enormous and loudly...
Scientists discover new 210-million-year-old lungfish species
A new species of lungfish, discovered in Zimbabwe, could change how we understand the evolution of these unique animals.
The fossil, named Ferganoceratodus edwardsi, honors...
Scientists uncover ancient solar calendar in oldest carvings in Turkey
Researchers have discovered what might be the world’s oldest solar calendar on a stone pillar in Turkey.
This ancient calendar, created 12,000 years ago, is...
Scientists challenge long-held beliefs about how Earth’s continents formed
The formation of Earth's continents billions of years ago set the stage for life to thrive.
However, scientists have long debated how these landmasses came...
Persian gold coins used to pay soldiers found in ancient Greek city
A team of researchers led by a University of Michigan archaeologist has uncovered a treasure of gold coins in the ancient Greek city of...
Why predicting climate tipping points is so difficult
A recent study published in Science Advances shows that predicting when critical climate tipping points will happen is much harder than scientists previously thought.
These...
Innovative membrane uses humidity to capture carbon dioxide from the air
A new humidity-driven membrane has been developed to help capture carbon dioxide (CO2) directly from the air, a significant advancement in the fight against...