Sahara space rock 4.5 billion years old upends assumptions about the early Solar System
In May 2020, some unusual rocks containing distinctive greenish crystals were found in the Erg Chech sand sea, a dune-filled region of the Sahara...
What is a blue supermoon and how rare is the Aug. 30 event
There’s a blue supermoon in the astronomical forecast for Wednesday, Aug. 30.
Northeastern Global News interviewed Jacqueline McCleary, an assistant physics professor and observational cosmologist...
Were dinosaurs in trouble before the asteroid impact? New study says no.
If you've ever wondered what kind of dinosaurs lived in Africa just before they all disappeared, we've got some exciting news for you!
Scientists in...
A surprising stone age discovery in Norway
Archaeologists recently dug up something amazing in Vinjeøra, a place in southern Trøndelag County, Norway.
Before they began, Archaeologist Silje Elisabeth Fretheim made a fun...
What harm could one coal mine do? 1.7 million Hiroshima bombs of heat for...
This year, the Australian government rejected Clive Palmer's coal mine proposal—but approved three others.
Over 100 more fossil fuel projects are in the decision pipeline.
Why...
Russia’s Luna 25 lander crashed into the Moon
On August 10th, 2023, Roscosmos’ Luna-25 mission launched from the Vostochny Cosmodrome atop Soyuz-2 rocket.
This mission was the first lunar mission to launch from...
How a 23-million-year-old otter-like seal used its whiskers to forage for food
Ever wonder how animals that live in the water find their food?
Well, seals use their whiskers to feel vibrations in the water and locate...
Ancient cauldrons reveal 5,000-year-old menu
Ever wondered what people ate thousands of years ago? Well, scientists have just found some cool clues in really old cooking pots!
A group of...
This giant ancient reptile had a bite no stronger than some modern crocs
Long, long ago, about 230 million years back, there was a massive reptile named Saurosuchus.
It was believed to be one of the top predators...
What is most likely going on in Area 51?
One of the reasons people can never be entirely sure about what is going on at Area 51 is that it is a highly...