Megalodon wasn’t a picky eater: New study shows giant shark had a flexible diet
The megalodon, the largest predatory fish in Earth’s history, was a truly massive creature—measuring up to 24 meters long and weighing nearly twice as...
How likely are habitable exo-moons
Of the roughly 6,000 exoplanets we've discovered, a significant number are in the apparent habitable zones of their stars.
Most are giant planets; either gas...
Ancient fish reveal teeth evolved from sensory armor, not just for biting
Teeth are some of the most sensitive parts of the body, giving us important signals about temperature, pressure, and pain when we eat.
But new...
B.C.’s ancient sea monster gets a name: Meet Traskasaura sandrae
A mysterious sea creature that once swam in the ancient waters of what is now British Columbia has finally been identified as a new...
Scientists find more smog-causing chemicals in Los Angeles than expected
Los Angeles has long struggled with air pollution, and despite progress over the decades, smog is still a major issue in the region.
Now, scientists...
Sailing like a Viking, archaeologist uncovers lost ports and bold sea routes
For the past three years, archaeologist Greer Jarrett from Lund University in Sweden has been sailing ancient Viking routes in a replica of a...
Scientists reveal how deep-Earth carbon shapes continents and creates diamonds
A new international study led by researchers at the Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry in China has uncovered how carbon deep within the Earth plays...
Long before bees: Flowers were blooming 123 million years ago
Flowers have been brightening Earth much longer than scientists previously believed—by at least two million years.
In a new study, researchers from Leibniz University Hannover...
How tiny barriers might have set life’s big rules on early Earth
Scientists have long wondered how life first began on Earth.
While we don’t have all the answers, one thing is clear: every living thing is...
Falcon 9 launches shake California with low-frequency sonic booms
When a rocket launches into space, it creates a powerful blast of sound that can be heard—and even felt—miles away.
SpaceX's Falcon 9, a rocket...