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Supermassive black holes can consume or merge with other black holes. Mark Garlick/Science Photo Library Recent studies reveal that three galaxies featuring supermassive black holes at…
The recently uncovered theropod and sauropod footprints from the Late Jurassic Mahara Formation are the oldest dinosaur tracks documented in Chile and along the western edge…
Living Things Emit “Biophotons” Microphone shot/Shutterstock This year, scientists made a fascinating discovery: an eerie glow emitted by mice that vanished after death, evoking paranormal notions…
Artist’s Impression of Exoplanet K2-18b A. Smith/N. Mandusudhan The quest for extraterrestrial life intensified this year when scientists detected intriguing signals from exoplanets containing molecules associated…
Paleontologists have discovered a 66-million-year-old Mosasaurus tooth within the Hell Creek Formation in North Dakota, USA. This find reinforces the idea that mosasaurs, often viewed as…
A newly identified species of hermit crab-associated sea anemone, Paracalliactis, has been described by a group of marine biologists from Japan and Australia. This crab creates…
Researchers have discovered a new species within the marsupial genus Marmosa from a single specimen found on the eastern slopes of the Andes in the San…
A recently identified member of the Megaraptran dinosaur family has been unveiled by a collaborative effort of Argentine and US paleontologists. Joaquinraptor Casali. Image credit: Andrew…
We are gaining knowledge about Venus, a high-pressure planet JSC/NASA There is compelling evidence that vast underground tunnels have been formed from lava on Venus. These…
Tektite forms almost pure glass (with minimal crystalline inclusions) when space debris impacts the Earth, causing surface materials to melt and be ejected hundreds or thousands…
Paleontologists have unearthed fossilized remains of a previously unknown species of pachycephalosaur in the Gobi Desert, Mongolia. These fossils are the most complete and geologically oldest…
Paleontologists from the University of Leicester studied two immature fossilized skeletal remains of Pterodactylus antiquus, individuals whose wings were damaged and were discovered in Solnhofen limestone,…
As we grow older, our cognitive learning and memory capabilities decline—recent studies have identified the proteins responsible for this phenomenon. Researchers at UC San Francisco have…
Could there be hidden planets in our solar system? Peter Jurik/Alamy At the far reaches of our solar system, there could be a new Earth-sized planet,…
Embracing Life After 40 Worried that you’re past your prime? Think again! We’ve gathered the most effective workouts to try once you hit the big 4-0.…
Marine researchers have discovered a new species of the genus Stingray Neotrygon residing in the waters of Fiji. Vibrant colors of Neotrygon Romeoi from around Fiji.…
French lens slug heap Caroline Bancoilly/Alamie Nearly two decades ago, New Scientist conducted a thought experiment titled “Imagine Earth Without People,” projecting how our planet would…
Astronomers have, for the first time, been able to witness the early stages of solar system formation, discovering small entities that would eventually evolve into planets…
Chinese paleontologists have uncovered the fossilized skeleton of the colossal Mamenchisaurus dinosaurs, heralding a remarkable new genus from the late Jurassic epoch. Fossil remains of Tongnanlong…
A team of biologists from the University of Virginia and the National Institutes of Health has found that half of certain organelles can make up to…
Bolivian archaeologists have unearthed an ancient complex located approximately 215 km (130 miles) southeast of the historic Tiwanak site. This large modular structure, featuring integrated sunken…
Members of the genus Metatherian Swaindelphys were previously identified in the Swain Quarry in southern Wyoming and the Nasimiento Formation in the San Juan Basin, New…
A collaborative team of physicists from Germany, Finland, India, and Japan has identified a new isotope of the synthetic element Seaborgium. Mossat et al. Report on…
This binary system comprises a PSR J1928+1815 along with a rapidly spinning millisecond pulsar known as the Helium Star Companion. The AI impression of the compact…
The latest fossil, named Chicago Archeopteryx, is the 14th known specimen of this remarkable Jurassic species. Chicago Archeopteryx. Image credit: Delaney Drummond/Field Museum. The Archeopteryx inhabited…
The discovery of this superwalled black hole was made possible by the newly identified tidal disruption event, AT2024TVD. Tidal Disruption Event AT2024TVD. Image credits: NASA/CXC/University of…
The prevailing belief regarding these egg sales has been that both species descend from land-dwelling ancestors. While the ancestors of the platymonds became semi-aquatic, Echidna remained…
Stars and planets arise from swirling clouds of cosmic gas and dust, primarily composed of hydrogen and other molecular elements. On Monday, astronomers announced the discovery…
Paleontologists describe the oldest known members of Haidomyrmecinae – An extinct subfamily of ants that were only during the Cretaceous period – preserved as an impression…
It will be assigned to a new ICHNOSPECIES Ruopodasaurus clava the footprints of these dinosaurs found in northeastern British Columbia and northwest Alberta confirm the presence…
The Mid-Lestic Age is considered a dynamic period in European and African history, but is generally considered a static period in East Asia. The discovery of…
Sample analysis of Mars Instrument on NASA’s Curiosity Rover detected decane, anteca and dodecane molecules in Gale Crater samples. This graphic shows the long chain organic…
The Mayall Telescope Star Trail in Arizona houses dark energy spectroscopy equipment Luke Tyas/Berkeley Lab Dark energy is one of the most mysterious features of our…
University of Leicester paleontologists Sarah Gabot and Jan Zarashivich have published a new book on how different types of so-called technolosils collapse in the past, including…
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Paleontologists working in northern Patagonia, Argentina, have excavated fossils of a small Rinconsaurus titanosaurus, a previously unknown species. Chadititan Kalboy. Image credit: Gabriel Rio. The newly…
The scientist is White Oak (Quercus alba), a rich forest tree species in eastern North America of ecological, cultural and economic importance. Quercus alba Individual sequences…
In the quest for clean energy and a shift away from fossil fuels, scientists may have uncovered new sources of power, potentially hidden in our mountains.…
Paleontologists have excavated fossilized remains of two Jurassic bird species in the area of Zenge County, Fujian Province, southeastern China. These 149 million-year-old fossils exhibit early…
Manipulating neuron types can make snacks more likely to resist 5M3Photos/Getty Images Neurons in the mouse brain tell them to stop eating when they have enough…