'Rio Grande Rise' Undersea Volcanic Plateau Off Brazil May Have Been a Tropical Island With Rich Minerals and Vegetation, Study Suggests

Medicine & Technology Mar 14, 2024

Researchers were able to recover samples from the seafloor that show signs that they could have only formed on dry land. Read to learn more.

Plant Time Bombs: Invasive Species Can Remain Dormant for Extended Period and Pose Hidden Ecological Threat

Mar 14, 2024

Invasive ribwort can lie dormant for extended periods before causing significant ecological damage. Learn more about it in this article.

Living Fossils Offer Fundamental Demonstration of Evolutionary Process [Study]

Mar 14, 2024

A new study about pointy-nosed fish showed the first solid evidence of how biological mechanisms can explain the status of "living fossils." Continue reading to learn more.

18th Century Shell Collection From Captain Cook’s Final Voyage Recovered 40 Years After It Went Missing

Mar 14, 2024

A shell collection from Captain Cook's final voyage with 200 specimens was recovered four decades after it was thought to be missing. Continue reading to learn more.

Fading Winter Wonderland: Climate Change Threatens to Strip 13% of Ski Resorts of Snow Cover by Century's End

Mar 14, 2024

An interactive map highlights ski resorts facing potential snow loss by 2100 due to climate change, raising concerns over financial viability. Continue reading for more details.

Top Half of Ramesses II Pharaoh Statue Found by Archaeologists, Unraveling a Long-Standing Mystery

Mar 13, 2024

Researchers were able to find the upper part of a statue of pharaoh Ramesses II. Read to learn more.

Dolphin Drowns, Dies After Getting Tangled in Beach Shark Net, Sparking Calls To Phase Out Nets [Watch]

Mar 13, 2024

The dead and tangled dolphin was spotted in Thirroul Beach in New South Wales, where several shark nets are installed during summer. Read to learn more.

Why Are Tarantulas Hairy? Exploring the Body Covering of Nocturnal Arachnid Predator

Mar 13, 2024

Tarantulas use their hairy body covering for various purposes, such as smelling and tasting. Read the article to know more about these arachnids.

Earliest Evidence of Human Piercing Unearthed in a Grave in Turkey

Mar 13, 2024

The first evidence of body piercing was uncovered in a Neolithic settlement in Turkey. Continue reading to learn more.

Soil Microbes Surviving 60-Year-Old Fire Reveal Negative Impact of Human Activities to the Environment

Mar 13, 2024

Dormant soil microbes surviving a 60-year-old fire showed survival tactics to endure harsh conditions. Continue reading the article to learn more.

Living Magic Carpet? New Technicolor Deep-Sea Worm Species Identified 50 Kilometers Off Costa Rica Pacific Coast

Mar 12, 2024

The new deep-sea worm species was discovered in deep methane seeps off Costa Rica. Read to learn more.

Klerksdorp Spheres: Unveiling the Mystery of Out-of-Place Metal Balls in South Africa

Mar 12, 2024

For decades, tiny, rounded objects found in pyrophyllite deposits around Ottosdal, South Africa have caught the curiosity of researchers. Read the article to learn more.

Hammerhead Embryo’s First Detailed Look Released; Learn Why This Rare Image Is Special

Mar 12, 2024

Researchers got a detailed image of a very rare hammerhead shark's embryo. Continue reading to know why the photo is significant.

Massive Helium Deposit Found in Minnesota Could Be the Biggest in North America; Can It Boost the Dwindling Global Supply?

Mar 12, 2024

Researchers have unearthed a large gas reservoir in Minnesota with extremely high concentrations of helium. Check this article to learn more.

Highway Dig Uncovers Possible Prehistoric Settlement, Roman-Era Artifacts, Potential Early Medieval Structure

Mar 12, 2024

A highway dig on A66 road ahead of road enhancements allowed archaeologists to uncover different findings. Read to learn more.