How much life has ever existed on Earth
All organisms are made of living cells. While it is difficult to pinpoint exactly when the first cells came to exist, geologists' best estimates...
New dinosaur discovery: T. mcraeensis, a relative of the famous T-Rex
In the world of dinosaurs, there's exciting news!
Scientists have found a new species that might have been the closest relative to the famous Tyrannosaurus...
Hot springs mystery: how life on earth may have begun
Long ago, more than 3.5 billion years in the past, Earth was a very different place.
Scientists have been trying to solve a big mystery:...
How ocean weather influences global climate
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have found crucial evidence showing a surprising link between the ocean's weather patterns and the climate all over our...
The Sun just blasted its strongest flare in 6 years. Get ready for auroras
While many of us were celebrating the end of 2023 and the coming of 2024, the Sun was having its own celebration blasting an...
An ancient stone found in Italy is an accurate map of the night sky
You know how some constellations take a little bit of imagination to see?
Yes, Leo looks a bit like a lion and Orino a bit...
We owe our lives to the Moon
Life appeared on Earth through a series of lucky coincidences, and that luck started with our Moon.
None of the other planets of the inner...
Scientists discover life’s essential ingredient in distant corners of the Milky Way
Astonishing new findings from astronomers at the University of Arizona have turned our understanding of where life's ingredients can be found in the galaxy...
What will happen if there is a black hole inside the sun?
In a striking blend of astronomy and theoretical physics, scientists have explored a mind-bending scenario: what if black holes existed inside stars?
This concept, stemming...
Why some of us are early birds? Neanderthal genes may be the reason
Have you ever wondered why some people are early risers, feeling most energetic in the morning, while others are night owls?
A new study suggests...