How tiny defects in ice affect glacier movement and sea level rise
As glaciers melt and break off into the sea, they are raising global sea levels at an alarming rate. To better predict and prepare...
Scientists uncover the mystery of North America’s disappearing giants: Megafauna
50,000 years ago, North America was home to huge animals known as megafauna.
These included mammoths, mastodons, saber-toothed tigers, giant wolves, bison, camels, giant beavers,...
Mountain building linked to major extinction half a billion years ago, shows study
Over 500 million years ago, life on Earth was booming during the Cambrian explosion.
However, at the same time, tectonic plates were colliding, forming mountains,...
Scientists discover new dinosaur species in Zimbabwe: Meet Musankwa Sanyatiensis
Fossils found on the shoreline of Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe have led to the discovery of a completely new dinosaur species.
Named Musankwa sanyatiensis, this...
Ugly fossil reveals ancient saber-tooth cat’s Texas habitat
A plain-looking chunk of bone and teeth has led scientists to a surprising discovery about a large prehistoric cat that once roamed Texas.
This fossil,...
“Living fossils” are unique, not ancient, say scientists
Researchers have introduced a new way to measure the uniqueness of species, challenging the idea that "living fossils" like the lungfish have stopped evolving.
This...
Ancient Egyptian skulls reveal early attempts to treat cancer
4,000-year-old skulls show evidence of ancient Egyptian medical practices
New research reveals that ancient Egyptians, known for their advanced medical skills, might have tried to...
Earth’s shifting magnetic field causes headaches for polar navigation
The Earth's magnetic field, generated by the movement of liquid iron and nickel in its outer core, protects us from harmful solar radiation.
This magnetic...
Drones help find missing WWII soldiers in Guam
Researchers from Binghamton University, State University of New York, are using drones and LIDAR technology to uncover hidden WWII battlefields and help find missing...
Fossil discovery reveals ancient era dominated by egg-laying mammals
A team of Australian scientists has unearthed evidence of an "Age of Monotremes," revealing that Australia was once home to a diverse range of...