Earth ring theory may shed light on an unexplained ancient climate event, scientists say
Earth may have had a ring made up of a broken asteroid over 400 million years ago, a study finds. The Saturn-like feature ...
Findings from the first lunar far side samples raise new questions about the moon’s history
The first lunar samples from the moon’s far side differ in some interesting ways from those collected from the near side, ...
Behind-the-scenes look at the new ‘Ancient Life’ exhibit opening at New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science
The New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science gave members of the media a behind-the-scenes look at its new exhibit called “Ancient Life,” ...
NASA Curiosity Shares Stunning 360 View of Mars With Strange White Rocks
The rover's latest discoveries, including pure sulfur stones and sprawling mineral "spiderwebs," unravel new mysteries of ...
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Dinosaur-era seafloor discovery could rewrite Earth's history
University of Maryland researchers have found intriguing new evidence of ancient seafloor deep beneath the Earth's surface.
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The Arecibo Message, Earth’s First Interstellar Transmission, Turns 50
The Arecibo radio telescope in Puerto Rico transmitted the most powerful known interstellar message in 1974. The facility’s ...
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One million years of heavy rain triggered Earth's era of dinosaur dominance
Roughly 233 million years ago, Earth’s continents were fused into one massive landmass, and life as we know it was on the ...
Newly discovered amber reveals Antarctica once looked very different
Scientists recently discovered amber fragments that suggest the snow-covered continent of Antarctica could have once been a ...
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Earth had rings 466 million years ago - profoundly shaping it's history
Interactions between Earth and the solar system have profoundly shaped the planet’s history, influencing evolution and ...
Hidden Alchemy: How Beetles Conquered Earth by Evolving Their Own Biochemical Laboratory
Beetles are an evolutionary success, with rove beetles' diversification largely due to their unique tergal gland that synthesizes defensive chemicals. This adaptation, evolving over millions of years, ...