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Moroccan rocks suggest that what had been thought to be wild, random movements of continents was actually Earth's magnetic poles reversing repeatedly.

University of Toronto researchers create biochar from wood as strong as mild steel, redefining sustainable materials.

New findings reveal the geological age, context, and anatomy of hominin fossils discovered at the Ledi-Geraru Research Project in Ethiopia. Although scientists have uncovered much of the story of human evolution, several key chapters are still missing. One major gap lies between 2 and 3 million y

Scientists have discovered which animal was the first to branch off from our collective common ancestor.

IN A NUTSHELL 🌌 Astronomers discovered the Midpoint cloud, a Giant Molecular Cloud spanning 650 trillion miles. 🔭 The Green Bank Telescope played a crucial role in identifying this vast structure within the Milky Way. 🌠 The cloud contains dense gas clumps and masers, indicating active star formation. 🚀 Researchers suggest the cloud is vital

Astronomers found hidden cosmic channels, like tunnels, connecting our solar system to distant stars, reshaping views of interstellar space.

Geologic records reveal that magnetic field strength and oxygen levels rise and fall together, implying deep-Earth processes influence surface habitability.

Sea anemones may look alien, but scientists just found out they're hiding an ancient body 'blueprint' – one that most animals, including humans, still follow.

A careful alignment of three powerful lasers could generate a mysterious fourth beam of light that is throttled out of the very darkness itself.

Quantum teleportation achieved via fiber optics proves we can send information across vast distances, and no new infrastructure will need to be installed.

A newly released NASA image captures a mysterious peak piercing through Mars’ morning clouds.

Stone tools reveal Southeast Asia led the world in advanced seafaring 40,000 years ago, reshaping our understanding of ancient maritime technology.

Ancient DNA from 9,000-year-old skeletons found in South Africa reveals genetic continuity, refuting theories about waves of migration.

Complex neural circuits likely arose independently in birds and mammals, suggesting that vertebrates evolved intelligence multiple times.

A groundbreaking discovery reveals how a hidden gene transfer between fungi and plants triggered Earth's first ecosystems. This ancient process played a key role in the adaptation of plants to life on land.

A new study reveals that warming ocean temperatures are hindering the endangered humpback whales' migration habits, which rely on memory.

Researchers at the University of Hong Kong used special models to simulate the phase transition from one quantum state to another.

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Scientists suggest meat consumption was pivotal to humans' development of larger brains, but the transition probably didn't start with Australopithecus, according to a new study

Imagine strolling through a serene pond in Hong Kong’s Mai Po Nature Reserve, expecting to see familiar aquatic life, only to encounter a creature straight out ... Continue Reading →

In the waterways connected to the Great Lakes, researchers uncover boats that tell the story of millennia of Indigenous history

Google announced its latest quantum chip, Willow. But what really caught the industry's attention was a wild claim tucked into the blog post.

Astronomer Tycho Brahe studied alchemy in addition to the stars. Researchers analyzed the elements from his lab and were surprised to find tungsten.

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Humans have left evidence of their passing through America's great rift for more than 10 millennia.