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...
Beach erosion will make Southern California coastal living much more expensive by 2050, USC...
A new study from the University of Southern California (USC) warns that living along the coast in Southern California will become five times more...
Another giant Antarctic iceberg breaks free
On May 20th, 2024, an iceberg measuring 380 square kilometers (~147 mi2) broke off the Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica.
This event (A-83) is this...
Can coal mines provide rare earth elements?
As the world seeks to transition away from fossil fuels, it may seem ironic that coal mines could play a role in this shift...
Scientists uncover long-lost Nile branch: Key to building Egypt’s Pyramids
Some 31 pyramids in Egypt, including the famous Giza pyramids, may have been built along a now-buried branch of the Nile River.
This branch, stretching...