Ancient DNA pulls back curtain on the Sahara Desert’s greener past
This week, discover the Sahara’s greener past, explore a mysterious cosmological force, marvel at a new concept for space ...
Scientists Found a 12,000-Year-Old Monument—Turns Out It May Be Humanity’s Oldest Calendar
Carvings on a 12,000-year-old monument in Turkey appear to mark solar days and years, making it possibly the oldest solar ...
Earth’s First Crust Was Continental – Long Before Plate Tectonics Began
New research suggests that Earth's first crust, formed over 4.5 billion years ago, already carried the chemical traits we ...
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We often think that allergies only afflict people, but a broad range of other animals can also develop them. North Sentinel is home to a tribe that does not have contact with the outside world.
Ancient Floods Reveal Today’s Extremes Aren’t the Worst We’ve Faced
A study of ancient flood records shows that recent extreme floods in Europe are not historically unique. Recent ...
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Breathing without oxygen: How ancient microbes powered early life
Earth’s modern biosphere teems with plants, animals, and many other organisms that breathe oxygen to break down sugars into carbon dioxide and water. This process yields ATP – the universal “energy ...
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NASA Earth-Observing Satellite Mission Spots Mysterious “Impact Structure” in Remote Australian Outback
An ancient impact site in a remote corner of northern Australia was recently spotted by Earth-observing satellites monitoring our planet’s resources. The images, captured in early February by the ...
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Supernovas may have played a role in two of Earth’s largest mass extinctions, study suggests
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Violent supernovas ...
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New Discovery in Egypt Unveils Ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman Graves and Artifacts
Archaeologists uncover an ancient burial site with Egyptian, Greek, and Roman graves at Tell Ruwad Iskandar, Egypt. Credit: Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient ...
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What is a blood moon?
When is the next blood moon? The next blood moon will occur on Sept. 7, 2025. It will be visible from start to finish across Asia and Western Australia. Glimpses of some phases will also be ...
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Dinosaurs: Facts about the reptiles that roamed Earth more than 66 million years ago
Where they lived: Dinosaur fossils have been found on every continent, including Antarctica. What they ate: Some ate plants, while others ate animals, including other dinosaurs. How big they were ...
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Ancient Earth
Latest findings suggest that the Earth's atmosphere went through a sequence of oxygenation episodes fueled by geological and biological interactions rather than a single event. Scientists have ...