Earth’s inner core is slowing down, shows study
Scientists from the University of Southern California (USC) have discovered that Earth's inner core is slowing down.
This new finding, published in the journal Nature,...
Ancient bones reveal new species of pterosaur in Australia
New research from Curtin University has uncovered a remarkable discovery in western Queensland, Australia.
Fossilized bones found here, which are 100 million years old, have...
New findings challenge old beliefs about earthquake causes
Scientists at Brown University have discovered a new factor that significantly influences where and how earthquakes occur.
Their research shows that the geometry of fault...
Human hunting helped drive woolly rhinoceros to extinction, new study finds
Researchers have discovered that human hunting played a significant role in the extinction of the woolly rhinoceros.
This iconic species, known for its thick skin...
Atmospheric blocking key to arctic melting and extreme weather, shows study
Scientists have discovered that a weather phenomenon called "atmospheric blocking" significantly influences Arctic melting and extreme weather.
François Lapointe, a research associate at the University...
Ancient sea sponge discovery fills 160-million-year gap in evolution
Researchers have uncovered a 550-million-year-old sea sponge fossil, solving a long-standing mystery in the history of one of the earliest animals.
Sea sponges might seem...
Giant viruses on Greenland’s ice could help reduce melting
Every spring, when the sun returns to the Arctic after months of darkness, life comes back in full force.
Polar bears emerge from their dens,...
Cracking the 2,000-year-old mystery: How shipworms destroy wood
For centuries, shipworms have been a menace to sailors and structures alike.
These marine mollusks damaged ancient Greek ships, contributed to the sinking of the...
Scientists unveil new insights into Idaho’s state dinosaur
New research from Idaho State University is shedding light on Idaho's State Dinosaur, Oryctodromeus.
This ancient creature, about the size of a large dog, lived...
Scientists uncover earliest cattle herds in northern Europe in the Netherlands
Archaeologists have discovered the earliest evidence of cattle herds in northern Europe at the site of Swifterbant in the Netherlands.
By using zoological, botanical, and...