Were ancient Mars full of rivers? Curiosity rover finds clues!
Mars has always been a fascinating planet for us.
We've sent robots to explore it, and some of the latest discoveries might just hint at...
Ancient DNA sheds light on Europe’s first people
Long ago, way before your grandparents, their grandparents, and even their grandparents' grandparents were born, humans were on the move.
They left Africa and began...
Moon’s surprise birthday: It’s 40 million years older than we thought!”
Imagine if you suddenly discovered you were 40 million years older than you believed.
That’s the surprise scientists had about the Moon!
A recent study shows...
US groundwater is getting saltier, and that causes problems!
Our groundwater is becoming saltier, and this might be a problem we didn't see coming.
Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) have been on...
Neanderthals and early humans: A DNA love story
Imagine two long-lost cousins reuniting after thousands of years and realizing they're more similar than they thought!
This is kind of what happened between Neanderthals...
Scientists find one of the world’s darkest rivers
Imagine a river so dark that you can't even see your hand if you put it into the water.
That's how dark the Ruki River...
Ancient stone tool makes surprise appearance in old French painting!
Imagine you're looking at an old painting from France, and you notice something that looks like a stone tool from a very, very long...
14,300-year-old tree rings tell tales of an enormous sunburst from our past
Approximately 14,300 years ago, an incredible event lit up the sky: the largest solar storm ever recorded unleashed its power on our planet.
Surprisingly, the...
Ancient Romans were early pioneers of recycling, shows study
The ancient Romans are famous for their grand architecture, innovative engineering, and vast empire.
But did you know they were also one of the early...
Canadian wildfire is linked to increase asthma cases in NYC, study finds
A recent study reveals a concerning link between Canadian wildfire smoke and a surge in asthma-related emergency department visits in New York City.
This research...