Plate tectonics might only occur on 0.003% of planets. That makes Earth very special...
Plate tectonics, oceans, and continents might just be the secret ingredients for complex life on Earth.
And if these geological features are rare elsewhere in...
New technique uses earth’s surface to reveal its hidden interior
Scientists at The University of Texas at Austin have developed a groundbreaking technique that uses surface mapping technology to look inside the Earth.
This new...
Small oxygen boost may have triggered major evolutionary leap
New research suggests that a small increase in Earth's oxygen levels could have triggered the Cambrian explosion, a rapid burst of evolution that occurred...
Humans behind the extinction of large mammals: New evidence emerges
For decades, scientists have debated whether humans or climate change were responsible for the extinction of many large mammals, birds, and reptiles over the...
New evidence challenges Easter Island collapse theory
A recent study challenges the popular belief that the ancient inhabitants of Easter Island, known as Rapa Nui, caused their own downfall through environmental...
Exceptionally preserved trilobite fossils revolutionize understanding of ancient marine creatures
Scientists have uncovered some of the most well-preserved trilobite fossils ever found, offering new insights into these ancient marine creatures that lived over 500...
Scientists use radioactive isotopes to trace hidden arctic currents
The Arctic Ocean is warming four times faster than the rest of the world's oceans, and this rapid warming could lead to significant changes...
Scientists find how eyed needles transformed early human culture
In a groundbreaking study led by archaeologists at the University of Sydney, researchers propose that the invention of eyed needles marked a pivotal moment...
New study uncovers evidence of ancient comet airburst
A new study reveals compelling evidence supporting the Younger Dryas Impact hypothesis, which suggests that a fragmented comet collided with Earth's atmosphere 12,800 years...
Scientists use almonds and wood to date ancient shipwreck
When we think of shipwrecks, we often imagine treasure chests full of gold and jewels lying at the bottom of the ocean.
But for Cornell...