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A discovery under 2 miles of ice in Antarctica could help solve a geological mystery millions of years oldBuried beneath nearly 2 miles of Antarctic ice, a newly discovered fan-shaped geological structure is changing how scientists understand Ea...
In 1967, an archaeologist’s spade bit into volcanic ash on Santorini, and Akrotiri emerged like a Bronze Age time capsuleAn extraordinary archaeological discovery in Akrotiri, Santorini, has unveiled a hidden prehistoric metropolis. Entombed under layers of vo...
This $1.16 billion hole in the ground is humanity's best plan for nuclear waste, and it's opening in the world's happiest country - here's what you need to knowFinland nuclear waste repository: Finland is poised to open Onkalo, the world's first permanent underground repository for nuclear waste. T...
Scientists drilled only 200 meters into Antarctica and uncovered Earth's oldest ice with 6-million-year-old air trapped insideScientists have recovered 6-million-year-old ice from Antarctica. This ice contains air bubbles from Earth's ancient atmosphere. It offers ...
Archaeologists discovered a lost prehistoric corridor of 8,000-year-old human and animal footprints along the UK coast, revealing a vanished ecosystemAncient footprints are emerging from the sands of Formby Beach in England. These tracks reveal humans and animals like wolves and deer walk...
In 2013, scientists studying volcanic rocks near Mauritius uncovered ancient zircon clues that revealed a buried microcontinent beneath the Indian OceanScientists have found a piece of ancient Earth's crust hidden in the Indian Ocean. This submerged landmass, called Mauritia, is not a lost ...
Scientists thought this ancient supercontinent broke apart slowly: new research suggests Earth tore itself open far faster than expectedRecent studies reveal that the breakup of the supercontinent Gondwana around 180 million years ago was more violent and rapid than previous...
NASA’s Perseverance rover has captured a panoramic view of ancient Martian terrain, and the photograph may hold clues about Red Planet's hidden secretsNASA’s Perseverance rover has captured a breathtaking 360-degree natural-color panorama of a region nicknamed “Crocodile Bridge” on the rim...
Lost in Space? Artemis II crew face 40-minute comms blackout as crew pushes beyond human limitsArtemis II astronauts are returning to Earth after a historic lunar flyby, setting a new record for the farthest humans have traveled from ...
Six-Million-Year-Old Water Discovered Beneath Sicily: How Scientists Uncovered This Hidden TreasureScientists unearthed a colossal six-million-year-old freshwater aquifer beneath Sicily's Hyblaean Mountains, holding an estimated 17.5 cubi...
NASA’s ‘Zebra Rock’ on Mars Is Turning Heads — Here’s Why Scientists Are So IntriguedMars's red landscape surprised scientists with a black-and-white striped rock. Dubbed 'zebra rock', it stands out in Jezero Crater. The str...
Scientist and poet embed poem in DNA of near-immortal bacteria, creating a living artwork that could last billions of yearsPoem embedded bacteria dna artwork could last billions of years: Christian Bök and Lydia Contreras have encoded poetry within the DNA of De...
Glass from space? Scientists reveal alien finds from an ancient asteroid impact, but a key piece of the cosmic puzzle remains missingScientists studying mysterious glass fragments in southern Australia have discovered they are likely remnants of an asteroid impact from 11...
Scientists discover Mars’ hidden scars; ancient fragments reveal violent birth of the Red PlanetNew research, utilizing data from NASA's InSight lander, reveals Mars' mantle is far more chaotic than previously thought. Seismic waves de...
Human skull on Mars? What did NASA just discover on the red planetNASA's Perseverance rover found a skull-shaped rock on Mars in Jezero Crater. Scientists call it Skull Hill. It is likely a 'float rock' mo...
DOGE cuts hobble office that would aid NASA and SpaceX Mars landingsNASA's crucial Astrogeology Science Center, vital for safe lunar and Martian landings, faces potential staff cuts of at least 20% due to co...
Could Mercury really have a hidden diamond layer? Explore the new findingsResearchers speculate that Mercury may have a thick diamond layer below the surface. They discovered that graphite may change into diamond ...
Stars, science and Shakespeare: Untold love story of the 1st man buried on the MoonHis life and love story have been made unique in the most spectacular way.
The fantastic four are ready: 2 space fans get seats on billionaire's private SpaceX flightThey will join flight sponsor Jared Isaacman and another passenger for 3 days in orbit.
China's Chang'e-5 mission a success, spacecraft brings home first moon samples in 40 yearsThe spacecraft landed in Siziwang Banner in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, at 1:59 AM (local time), according to the China...