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Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site
Archaeologists discovered an earlier, simpler version of Stonehenge about 3 miles away, consisting of two wooden posts aligned with solar solstices and dating back approximately 5,000 years.
Antarctica’s first ever dinosaur bone discovered in a drawer
A dinosaur bone discovered in Antarctica in 1985 and stored in a drawer for four decades has been confirmed as the first dinosaur fossil ever found on the continent.
Scientists trace the shocking origin of human eyes to an ancient “cyclops”
Scientists propose that vertebrates descended from a single-eyed ancestor that lived nearly 600 million years ago, with evolutionary remnants surviving today as the pineal gland.
Hidden genetic diversity helped inbred brown tree snakes conquer guam
A University at Buffalo study found that brown tree snakes on Guam possess far more genetic diversity than previously recognized, potentially explaining how a small founding population adapted and expanded dramatically despite inbreeding.
The best way to save giant sequoias may be more fire
A UC Davis study finds that giant sequoias treated with prescribed burns in the previous decade were nearly four times more likely to survive recent devastating Sierra Nevada wildfires than untreated trees.
One of Earth’s most explosive supervolcanoes is recharging with fresh magma
Japan’s Kikai caldera, site of a massive eruption 7,300 years ago, is accumulating fresh magma in its underground reservoir, offering insights into how supervolcanoes recharge.
Earth’s hidden “gold kitchen” lies beneath the seafloor
Scientists have discovered that repeated melting of water-rich mantle beneath ocean floor island arcs concentrates gold at the start of its geological journey to Earth’s surface.
The search for life on Jupiter’s icy moon Europa just got more complicated
New research suggests water from Europa’s subsurface ocean may not reach shallow layers as easily as previously thought, potentially complicating the search for life on Jupiter’s moon.
Endangered Amur tiger cubs born at Longleat Safari Park
Twin Amur tiger cubs have been born at Longleat Safari Park in Wiltshire to parents Red and Yana, marking a significant conservation milestone for one of the world’s most endangered species.
Birth of pine marten kits ‘a fantastic sign’ for Exmoor comeback
Pine marten kits have been born on Exmoor for the first time in over a century, marking a successful reestablishment effort by the Two Moors Pine Marten Project.
Milky Way flipped in collision with dwarf galaxy 10bn years ago, astronomers say
Astronomers found that the Milky Way was flipped on its side by a collision with a dwarf galaxy about 10 billion years ago, fundamentally reshaping our galaxy’s structure and orientation.
Rivers of magma once bubbled beneath crust of Mars, research suggests
Research analyzing seismic data from Mars suggests the planet once had rivers of molten rock beneath its crust, potentially making it more habitable and indicating other rocky planets may also support life.
A strange quantum effect dramatically boosts energy transfer
Researchers identified a new quantum mechanism called proton shuttle-assisted triplet energy transfer that dramatically improves energy movement in materials, with potential applications in solar cells, lasers, and catalysis.
Ancient ferns turned Triassic Europe into a wildfire inferno
Ancient ferns dominated fire-ravaged Triassic landscapes in Europe approximately 201 million years ago, creating conditions that fueled massive wildfires during a major extinction event.
Scientists discover the Sun contains 55% more silver than expected
Researchers at Uppsala University have determined the Sun contains 55% more silver than previously estimated, using improved atmospheric models and spectroscopy techniques.
Venus may be tearing itself apart from within
New computer simulations suggest some of Venus’s enormous rift valleys may be much younger than previously thought, indicating the planet remains geologically active with potentially young tectonic features.
Scientists put the “recycling is a distraction” claim to the test
Scientists found no evidence that personal climate actions like recycling reduce support for broader climate policies, challenging the “recycling is a distraction” argument.
Twisted laser light can tell mirror-image molecules apart
Researchers have demonstrated that specially engineered laser light with controlled spin and twist can distinguish between mirror-image molecules, offering a simpler method for detecting molecular handedness.
‘Ozempic face’ and hair loss: what evidence is there for weight-loss drug side-effects?
Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro have sparked reports of various side effects, ranging from well-documented digestive issues to contested claims about facial changes and hair loss.
Scientists create an “electron lighthouse” with laser light
University of Michigan researchers developed a semiconductor device that uses laser light to direct electron flow without electric fields, potentially enabling advanced sensing, imaging, and telecommunications technologies.
Blazing like 10 billion suns: NASA’s Swift sees a wandering black hole devouring a star
NASA’s Swift Observatory detected a rare supermassive black hole far from a galaxy’s center as it tore apart and consumed a star, validating a new technique for finding displaced black holes.
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An Object From Another Star System Just Passed Through Ours
In 2025, astronomers detected 3I/ATLAS -- only the third object ever identified as having originated outside our solar system. Like its predecessors, 'Oumuamua in 2017 and Borisov in 2019, it was spotted moving through our solar system on a trajectory that could not...
New Fremont, California Pedestrian Accident Study
Fremont, a city known for its amusing history and beautiful vistas, has many walkable neighborhoods. Nevertheless, pedestrians in the city are still at risk of accidents, especially when crossing busy intersections, because of careless drivers. A recent study takes a...
CRISPR Gene Editing Study Demonstrates How Hox Genes Impact Appearance
Lots of scientists know of the “McGinnis experiment”, which William McGinnis undertook in 1990 to examine how high-level control genes, known as Hox genes, determine our physical characteristics. He investigated whether proteins encoded by the human or mouse Hox gene...
Importance of space exploration according to ‘The Eureka Manifesto’
The human species has always had an insatiable need to explore the unknown and learn more about the undiscovered. We have always stimulated our ambition by pushing our limits in the pursuit of knowledge and working hard to gain a better grasp of our environment and...