Scientists discover the first ancestors of scorpions, spiders, and horseshoe crabs
Who were the earliest ancestors of scorpions, spiders, and horseshoe crabs?
A Ph.D. student from the University of Lausanne in Switzerland, supported by a CNRS...
Earth’s ancient weak magnetic field may have fueled the rise of life
Millions of years ago, during a period called the Ediacaran, from about 635 to 541 million years ago, Earth experienced a dramatic increase in...
How the moon’s mantle turned upside down
Scientists have long been fascinated by a mysterious chapter in the Moon's past, and now, new research may have finally shed light on this...
How snow and rain might trigger earthquakes
Scientists have long understood that earthquakes generally occur due to the movement of the earth's plates beneath the surface.
However, a new study from MIT...
Unprecedented weather patterns hit the U.S. in April 2024
April 2024 was a month of extreme weather across the United States, marked by over 100 tornadoes and significant snowfall, according to a recent...
Scientists discover ancient Roman lead ingots in Northern Córdoba
Researchers have unearthed three ancient Roman lead ingots in Northern Córdoba, shedding light on the region’s pivotal role in metal production and exportation during...
Scientists unravel Jupiter’s magnetic mysteries to enhance Earth’s space weather forecasts
Researchers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks have made groundbreaking discoveries about Jupiter, which could not only shed light on the largest planet in...
New study suggests Beethoven’s health woes partially due to lead, but not fatal
Recent research has shed new light on the longstanding mystery surrounding the health issues and death of Ludwig van Beethoven, one of history's most...
41,000 years ago Earth’s shield went down
Earth is naked without its protective barrier.
The planet’s magnetic shield surrounds Earth and shelters it from the natural onslaught of cosmic rays.
But sometimes, the...
Why our neighbor planet Venus lost its water
Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have made a significant discovery about Venus, Earth’s neighboring planet known for its extreme conditions.
They've uncovered clues...