New study reveals our Earth’s ancient secrets
Ever thought about how life began on Earth?
Some scientists believed that a process called plate tectonics was essential. But new findings are challenging that...
Scientists use supernovae to narrow the search for alien civilizations
When you’re searching the skies for signs of extraterrestrial intelligence, it’s not a bad idea to be aware of cosmic flares.
In a sense, that...
Scientists find a novel approach to tackle climate change: a tethered solar shield
With Earth warming up quickly, scientists around the world are brainstorming diverse strategies to limit the impacts of climate change.
István Szapudi, an astronomer at...
Climate change is rising winter waves in California, study finds
Climate change has become a hot topic around the globe. Everyone talks about how our planet is heating up. This global warming affects us...
Why Venus looks much younger than it is
Venus is about 4.5 billion years old, but looks much younger.
A high-energy, rejuvenating boost it received in its earliest years may explain its youthful...
Scientists discover 2,000-year-old Roman house in Malta
A group of scientists and students from the University of South Florida have made an exciting find in the country of Malta, located in...
Scientists discover ancient ocean water in the Himalayas
An exciting discovery in the Himalayas has given scientists a glimpse into our planet's past.
In a nutshell, a team from the Indian Institute of...
How hidden details in ancient Egyptian tomb paintings are revealed by chemical imaging
The walls of ancient Egyptian tombs can teach us much about the lives of the pharaohs and their entourages.
Tomb paintings showed the deceased and...
Scientists discover incredible artifacts at ancient Israeli Synagogue
A team of researchers led by University of North Carolina's Professor Jodi Magness, and Dennis Mizzi from the University of Malta, recently made an...
Global warming can increase more multiyear La Niña events, study finds
Understanding El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO)
The El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is Earth's most significant climate fluctuation on an interannual scale.
Its phases—warm El Niño...