Passing stars changed the orbits of planets in the solar system
The orbit of Earth around the Sun is always changing.
It doesn’t change significantly from year to year, but over time the gravitational tugs of...
Ancient wonders of the Andes: Discovering Peru’s earliest megalithic plaza
In the remote Cajamarca Basin of northern Peru, a groundbreaking discovery has been made by two University of Wyoming anthropology professors, revealing a glimpse...
Yale joins the ‘Snowball’ fight over global deep freeze periods
A Yale-led research team has picked a side in the “Snowball Earth” debate over the possible cause of planet-wide deep freeze events that occurred...
Birds began their evolutionary journey before dinosaur extinction
A new study conducted by a global team of evolutionary biologists, genetics experts, and phylogenomicists has unveiled that the diversification of bird species started...
The ocean’s warning: A closer look at a climate threat
In the depths of the Atlantic Ocean, scientists have uncovered signs of a looming climate threat that could have dramatic effects on weather patterns...
The secret pattern of flight feathers: Uncovering the flying dinosaurs
In an intriguing journey through time, scientists have unlocked new secrets about the evolution of flight in birds, tracing back to their dinosaur ancestors.
This...
Scientists find America’s oldest bead
Once upon a time, in what we now call Wyoming, a team led by a curious archaeology professor from the University of Wyoming, Todd...
Winged wonder from the past: A new dinosaur cousin found in Scotland
Scientists have made an exciting discovery on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, finding a new type of ancient flying reptile, known as a pterosaur.
This...
California’s lost lake returns: A story of water, wildlife, and renewal
Once upon a time, California's San Joaquin Valley was home to Tulare Lake, the biggest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River.
Imagine a lake...
A prehistoric cosmic airburst sheds light on ancient artifacts
About 13,000 years ago, a huge comet broke apart and crashed into Earth's atmosphere.
This event wasn't just a spectacular light show; it caused massive...