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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...

This solar cycle, the sun’s activity is more powerful and surprising than predicted

What do you feel when you see the aurora? Otherwise known as the northern or southern lights, an aurora is light emitted by upper atmospheric...

Extreme heat may increase cognitive decline in these people

In light of July 2023 being the hottest month ever recorded and cities like Phoenix grappling with prolonged heatwaves, new research indicates that continuous...

Scientists discover dinosaur party grounds in Alaska’s Denali Park

In Alaska's famous Denali National Park, scientists from the University of Alaska Fairbanks have found a massive area filled with ancient dinosaur footprints! They've named...

Extreme heat is changing how people experience the outdoors

Summers are getting hotter as greenhouse gas emissions trap heat in the atmosphere—a problem that's impacting how millions of people enjoy the outdoors during...

Scientists find new ways to unlock the secrets inside planets

Imagine trying to figure out what's inside a wrapped gift without opening it. That's a bit like what scientists do when they try to understand...

Scientists uncover a new ecosystem under hydrothermal vents

Imagine discovering a hidden world full of strange creatures and life right under our ocean's floor! That's exactly what an international team of scientists did...

How ancient sea bugs protected themselves and breathed easier

Have you ever heard of trilobites? Imagine bugs living in the sea hundreds of millions of years ago, long before the dinosaurs. These ancient creatures had...