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...
The Moon will get its own time zone
White House officials have directed NASA to begin work on establishing a standard time for the Moon, according to a report from Reuters this...
Tropical storms could help fight low oxygen levels in oceans
The destructive power of tropical cyclones, known in different regions as hurricanes or typhoons, is well-documented, especially in terms of the havoc they wreak...
Scientists find new fossil dolphin
Researchers at the University of Otago in New Zealand have made an exciting discovery in the realm of paleontology, shining a new light on...
Scientists make breakthrough in monsoon rain forecasting with machine learning
Every year, from June to September, a very important event happens that affects more than a billion people in South Asia.
This event is the...