A recent flurry of executive orders and surprise actions by the Trump administration have roiled WHO, the CDC and the international public health community.
Samples from NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission show the asteroid Bennu had organic molecules and minerals and possibly salty water and other life ingredients.
Casarabe people grew the nutritious crop year-round on savannas thanks to networks of drainage canals and ponds.
Death by heartbreak doesn't just happen in stories. In real life, severe stress can cause the sometimes-fatal takotsubo syndrome.
Bats may broadcast their personalities to others from a distance, new experiments suggest, which could play into social dynamics within a colony.
Found in a roughly 350-year-old manuscript by Dutch biologist Johannes Swammerdam, the scientific illustration shows the brain of a honeybee drone.
Weather data show how humankind’s burning of fossil fuels made the hot, dry, windy weather more likely, setting the stage for the Los Angeles wildfires.
Mapping fish migration routes and identifying threats is crucial to protecting freshwater species and their habitats, ecologists argue.
Cricket frogs were once thought to hop on the water’s surface. They actually leap in and out of the water in a form of locomotion called porpoising.
These mysterious whitish-gray glows in the northern lights might be cousins of the mauve light streak known as STEVE.
A flash of light called the Platypus has hallmarks of a mid-sized black hole shredding a star and a type of burst thought to be a stellar explosion.
When sick, Nile tilapia seek warmer water. That behavioral fever triggers a specialized immune response, hinting the connection evolved long ago.
As wildfires burn the landscape, they prime slopes for debris flows: powerful torrents of rock, mud and water that sweep downhill with deadly momentum.
Genetic analyses have solved the riddle of where a marsupial mole fits on the tree of life: It’s a cousin to bilbies, bandicoots and Tasmanian devils.
When Trump’s move to leave WHO takes effect in a year, it may gut funding for global public health and limit U.S. access to crucial data, experts warn.
High radiation during a time of frenzied star formation in the Milky Way left one stellar population with few chances to form planets, a study reports.
A Jurassic pterosaur fossil, known to paleontologists for over 160 years, isn’t a new species. It is an odd specimen of Rhamphorhynchus muensteri.
Thanks to climate change, thawing permafrost in the Canadian Arctic has revealed the buried remnant of a glacier that’s 770,000 years old.
The first study of copycat urination in an animal documents how one chimpanzee peeing prompts others to follow suit. Now researchers are exploring why.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a rule to drastically reduce the amount of nicotine in cigarettes and other combusted tobacco products.
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Learning is more effective when retrieval is varied and spaced over time, not repetitive. Variety strengthens memory pathways and helps overcome false beliefs about easier methods. How to learn effectively? To optimize learning, it’s crucial to retrieve information from memory at regular intervals. However, that’s just the starting point. For even greater success, it’s best
NASA JPL is diving into an eventful 2025 with ambitious space missions despite challenges like the Eaton Fire. Exciting projects include the SPHEREx observatory mapping the universe, Lunar Trailblazer seeking water on the Moon, and the NISAR mission monitoring Earth’s surface changes. Meanwhile, Sentinel-6B will track rising sea levels, and the CADRE rover trio will
New research shows that prenatal multiple micronutrient supplements can cut the risk of babies being born too small or too early by 27%. Unlike traditional prenatal care, which focuses on iron and folic acid alone, this study highlights the importance of a broader nutrient profile to support fetal development. Pioneering Research in Prenatal Nutrition Dongqing
New options make TB treatment faster, safer, and more accessible. A major breakthrough in tuberculosis treatment has emerged: three new drug regimens can now fight rifampin-resistant TB more effectively, safely, and in a shorter time. By using recently discovered medications, this Harvard-led global study offers hope for millions, replacing outdated, toxic, and lengthy treatments. A
Could changes in cholesterol be a warning sign of dementia? A new study suggests that older adults whose cholesterol fluctuates significantly over time are more likely to develop dementia than those with stable levels. Fluctuating Cholesterol and Dementia Risk Older adults whose cholesterol levels fluctuate over time may have a higher risk of developing dementia
Scientists from the Universities of Oxford and Birmingham have discovered a vast quarry floor covered with hundreds of different dinosaur footprints. In a remarkable discovery, teams uncovered multiple enormous trackways dating back to the Middle Jurassic Period (approximately 166 million years ago). These trackways are part of a vast “dinosaur highway” and include footprints from
Polar bears have a built-in defense against ice — greasy fur. A team of scientists has discovered that their fur is coated in a unique sebum blend that prevents ice from sticking, helping them survive extreme cold. This discovery doesn’t just shed light on polar bear adaptations; it also has potential applications in developing new
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Researchers tracking nearly 1,000 individuals with post-COVID-19 syndrome observed minimal changes in their symptoms during the second year of the illness. A new study published in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine reveals that two-thirds of individuals with post-COVID-19 syndrome (PCS) continue to experience persistent, measurable symptoms—such as reduced physical exercise capacity and lower cognitive test
Japanese scientists detected all five nucleobases — building blocks of DNA and RNA — in samples returned from asteroid Bennu by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission. NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission brought back 121.6 grams of asteroid Bennu, unveiling nitrogen-rich organic matter, including DNA’s essential bases. Scientists found differences between Bennu’s chemistry and that of meteorites like Ryugu, suggesting
Ceres, the largest object in the asteroid belt, holds fascinating clues about the origins of organic molecules in our Solar System. Research reveals that these compounds, the building blocks of life, may have arrived on Ceres through asteroid impacts rather than forming locally. The organic material detected in a few locations on the surface of
Scientists have developed a lignin-based jet fuel that can store hydrogen in a stable liquid form, offering a safer and more efficient alternative to pressurized hydrogen storage. This innovation could advance sustainable aviation and clean energy technologies. An international team of scientists has developed a method to store and release volatile hydrogen using lignin-based jet
The quantum revolution is advancing technology, and new experimental equipment from the University of Barcelona helps students understand key quantum concepts. Quantum physics is undergoing a second revolution, poised to drive exponential advancements in computing, the internet, telecommunications, cybersecurity, and biomedicine. This surge in quantum technologies is attracting a growing number of students eager to
A study by cognitive neuroscientists at SISSA investigated how the human brain processes space and time, uncovering that these two types of information are only partially connected. Imagine a swarm of fireflies flickering in the night. How does the human brain process and integrate information about both their duration and spatial position to form a
New research found that individuals with anorexia nervosa have elevated opioid neurotransmitter activity, which may contribute to appetite loss and emotional symptoms. A study from the Turku PET Centre in Finland suggests that alterations in opioid neurotransmitter function in the brain may play a key role in anorexia nervosa. Anorexia nervosa is a severe psychiatric
The study highlights the urgent need to safeguard global tropical wetlands from human impact. Complex organisms, thousands of times smaller than a grain of sand, play a critical role in shaping massive ecosystems and influencing Earth’s climate, according to a new study. Researchers from Arizona State University, in collaboration with colleagues from the National University
On Tuesday, astronauts aboard the International Space Station focused on two key tasks: preparing for an upcoming spacewalk and conducting research on space gardening. In addition, the seven-member Expedition 72 crew worked on electronics maintenance and packed a cargo spacecraft for its scheduled departure. Suiting Up for Thursday’s Spacewalk NASA Commander Suni Williams and Flight
Yale researchers discovered new cochlear hearing modes that influence how the ear amplifies sound and processes frequencies. Yale physicists have uncovered a sophisticated and previously unknown set of “modes” within the human ear, which impose crucial constraints on how the ear amplifies faint sounds, withstands loud noises, and distinguishes an astonishing range of sound frequencies.
Scientists have discovered a potential new treatment for familial hypercholesterolemia, inspired by signs seen in the Mona Lisa. Using human stem cells, they found compounds that lower cholesterol without relying on the usual pathways, providing a fresh approach to treating the condition. A Hidden Clue in the Mona Lisa Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa is
Electromagnetic absorbers are essential in energy, stealth, and communication technologies, yet current designs underperform. A research team has introduced ultra-thin absorbers nearing theoretical efficiency limits, promising transformative industrial applications. Absorbing layers are essential to advancements in technologies like energy harvesting, stealth systems, and communication networks. These layers efficiently capture electromagnetic waves across wide frequency ranges,
Altermagnetism was first theorized in 2019 and experimentally confirmed in 2024 by researchers at Mainz University. It bridges the gap between traditional magnetic classifications, offering practical applications in advanced data storage systems. Top Scientific Breakthroughs of 2024 Science and research continuously deliver groundbreaking discoveries, expanding the boundaries of what we know. Each year, the renowned
A study reveals that environmental pollutants like metals and drug residues interact to amplify toxicity in the body, particularly harming the liver. Researchers found that while each pollutant causes damage individually, their combination triggers an excessive antioxidant response, leading to further harm. Fortunately, selenium shows potential in counteracting these effects. Exposure to Harmful Substances People
New research reveals that bacteria form species and maintain cohesion through frequent DNA exchange within species. This process, homologous recombination, reinforces distinct species boundaries and has major implications for microbiology, medicine, and environmental science. Kostas Konstantinidis overturned a long-standing scientific assumption when he demonstrated that many microbes, like plants and animals, are organized into distinct
A misidentified Diatryma skull from Germany’s Geiseltal region was rediscovered, confirming the rare bird’s herbivorous nature. About 45 million years ago, a 4.6-foot-tall (1.40 meters) flightless bird known as Diatryma inhabited the Geiseltal region in what is now southern Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. An international research team, led by Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) and the Senckenberg
Scientists have discovered the anti-icing secret of polar bear fur -- something that allows one of the planet's most iconic animals to survive and thrive in one of its most punishing climates. That secret? Greasy hair. After some polar sleuthing, which involved scrutiny of hair collected from six polar bears in the wild, the scientists homed in on the hair 'sebum' (or grease) as the all-important protectant. This sebum, which…
New research has combined cosmological data from two major surveys of the universe's evolutionary history and found hints that it may be less clumpy at certain points than previously thought. Their findings suggest that the universe may have become more complex with advancing age.
A new collaboration has unlocked new potential for the field by creating a novel high-performance organic electrochemical neuron that responds within the frequency range of human neurons.
Researchers found for the first time evidence that even microquasars containing a low-mass star are efficient particle accelerators, which leads to a significant impact on the interpretation of the abundance of gamma rays in the universe.
Wandering salamanders are known for gliding high through the canopies of coastal redwood forests, but how the small amphibians stick their landing and take-off with ease remains something of a mystery. A new study reveals the answer may have a lot to do with a surprising mechanism: blood-powered toes.
A pre-Columbian society in the Amazon developed a sophisticated agricultural engineering system that allowed them to produce maize throughout the year, according to a recent discovery. This finding contradicts previous theories that dismissed the possibility of intensive monoculture agriculture in the region.
Scientists detected all five nucleobases -- building blocks of DNA and RNA -- in samples returned from asteroid Bennu by NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission.
Scientists found that asteroid Bennu contained a set of salty mineral deposits that formed in an exact sequence when a brine evaporated, leaving clues about the type of water that flowed billions of years ago.
Scientists developed advanced dating methods to track geological changes on the far side of the moon and found evidence of relatively recent activity.
A new article argues that by relying too much on parsimony in modeling, scientists make mistakes and miss opportunities.
Researchers have identified the first henipavirus in North America.
A recent study has revealed that moderate-intensity exercise can significantly influence appetite-related hormones and perceptions in males with obesity.
In a groundbreaking achievement for quantum technologies, researchers have created a functional quantum register using the atoms inside a semiconductor quantum dot.
Study reveals how immune cells in the gut distinguish between food and harmful pathogens, shedding light on the origins of both food allergies and intestinal diseases.
As humankind imagines living off-planet -- on the moon, Mars and beyond -- the question of how to sustain life revolves around the physical necessities of oxygen, food and water. We know there is water on the moon, but how do we find it? Researchers may help bring science fiction to reality by providing a divining rod to guide future space missions.
The study helps explain why 2023 and early 2024 saw unprecedented ocean temperatures.
Can a computer learn a language the way a child does? A recent study sheds new light on this question. The researchers advocate for a fundamental revision of how artificial intelligence acquires and processes language.
Thirty years after the discovery of the first exoplanet, we detected more than 7000 of them in our Galaxy. But there are still billions more to be discovered! At the same time, exoplanetologists have begun to take an interest in their characteristics, with the aim of finding life elsewhere in the Universe. This is the background to the discovery of super-Earth HD 20794 d by an international team. The new…
A new one-minute video game is able to accurately and efficiently identify children with autism from those who have ADHD or are neurotypical.
A new study finds that prompts do a good job of getting drivers to engage with their environment and take over control of the vehicle when necessary while using partially automated driving systems -- with one exception. If drivers are deeply distracted, these system-generated prompts have little or no effect.
Mites who hitchhike on the beaks of hummingbirds use a surprising method to help them on their journey: electricity. These hummingbird flower mites feed on nectar and live within specific flowers for their species. When it is time to seek out a new flower, they hitch a ride via hummingbirds, but for years researchers have not been sure exactly how these tiny, crawling arachnids quickly disembark at the right flower.…
A team of stem cell scientists have successfully used embryonic stem cell engineering to create a bi-paternal mouse -- a mouse with two male parents -- that lived until adulthood. Their results describe how targeting a particular set of genes involved in reproduction allowed the researchers to overcome previously insurmountable challenges in unisexual reproduction in mammals.
The fact that the cold, dry Mars of today had flowing rivers and lakes several billion years ago has puzzled scientists for decades. Now, researchers think they have a good explanation for a warmer, wetter ancient Mars. Building on prior theories describing the Mars of yore as a hot again, cold again place, a team has determined the chemical mechanisms by which ancient Mars was able to sustain enough warmth…
Archaeologists have uncovered evidence that a house in England is the site of a lost residence of Harold, the last Anglo-Saxon King of England, and shown in the Bayeux Tapestry. By reinterpreting previous excavations and conducting new surveys, the team believe they have located a power center belonging to Harold Godwinson, who was killed in the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
In the same way that terrestrial life evolved from ocean swimmers to land walkers, soft robots are progressing, too, thanks to recent research in battery development and design.
A person's lifetime risk for cancer may begin before they are even born, reports a paradigm-shifting study. The findings identified two distinct epigenetic states that arise during development and are linked to cancer risk. One of these states is associated with a lower lifetime risk while the other is associated with a higher lifetime risk.
Physicists have discovered a sophisticated, previously unknown set of 'modes' within the human ear that put important constraints on how the ear amplifies faint sounds, tolerates noisy blasts, and discerns a stunning range of sound frequencies in between. By applying existing mathematical models to a generic mock-up of a cochlea -- a spiral-shaped organ in the inner ear -- the researchers revealed a new layer of cochlear complexity. The findings…
The dwarf planet is a bizarre, cryovolcanic world. However, the organic deposits discovered on its surface so far are unlikely to originate from its interior. The organic material found in a few areas on the surface of dwarf planet Ceres is probably of exogenic origin. Impacting asteroids from the outer asteroid belt may have brought it with them.
An interdisciplinary team of researchers has projected that if the rate of global CO2 emissions continues to increase and reaches a high emission scenario, sea levels would as a result very likely rise between 0.5 and 1.9 meters by 2100. The high end of this projection's range is 90 centimeters higher than the latest United Nations' global projection of 0.6 to 1.0 meters.
An international team of scientists has discovered a way to store and release volatile hydrogen using lignin-based jet fuel that could open new pathways for sustainable energy production. In a new study scientists demonstrated that a type of lignin-based jet fuel they developed can chemically bind hydrogen in a stable liquid form. The research has many potential applications in fuels and transportation and could ultimately make it easier to harness…
Effective management of phosphorus is needed to curb the rise of harmful algal blooms. Few studies have explored how algal biomass, especially blue-green algae, can be used to create materials that remove phosphate from water. Researchers have filled that gap by transforming cyanobacterial biomass into materials that can pull harmful phosphorus out of water. Materials treated in the study removed more than 99% of phosphorus. With further refinement and scalability,…
Scientists have performed laboratory experiments to better understand how Saturn's moon Titan can maintain its unique nitrogen-rich atmosphere. Titan is the second largest moon in our solar system and the only one that has a significant atmosphere.
If you're like many Americans, you probably didn't take all your vacation time this year. Even if you did, it's highly likely you didn't fully unplug while off the clock. But you might want to change that if you want to improve your health and well-being, according to a new review article.
Researchers have used machine learning to design nano-architected materials that have the strength of carbon steel but the lightness of Styrofoam. The team describes how they made nanomaterials with properties that offer a conflicting combination of exceptional strength, light weight and customizability. The approach could benefit a wide range of industries, from automotive to aerospace.
Researchers firmly point the finger at the South American Andes Mountains as the place where the Irish potato famine pathogen, Phtytophthora infestans, originated.
We're nearly one month into 2025, but if you're struggling to hold onto your New Year's resolution, stay strong, as new research shows that forming a healthy habit can take longer than you expect. Researchers found that new habits can begin forming within about two months (median of 59-66 days) but can take up to 335 days to establish.
Research reveals new evidence of early hominin activity in Europe, suggesting that hominins were present on the continent far earlier than previously thought.
A scientific team looks at the progress and challenges in the research and development of brain implants. New achievements in the field of this technology are seen as a source of hope for many patients with neurological disorders and have been making headlines recently. As neural implants have an effect not only on a physical but also on a psychological level, researchers are calling for particular ethical and scientific care…
Perovskite solar cells are a flexible and sustainable alternative to conventional silicon-based solar cells. Researchers were able to find -- within only a few weeks -- new organic molecules that increase the efficiency of perovskite solar cells. The team used a clever combination of artificial intelligence (AI) and automated high-throughput synthesis. Their strategy can also be applied to other areas of materials research, such as the search for new battery…
With the recent surge in popularity of weight loss drugs like Ozempic, altogether called GLP-1s, there has been renewed scientific interest in understanding how our bodies regulate muscle growth. Scientists have linked the protein BCL6 to the maintenance of muscle mass and further suggested that BCL6-boosting therapeutics could help GLP-1 users retain muscle while losing fat. Similar therapies could also be used to treat other populations prone to muscle loss,…
Several hundred bees in rural Pennsylvania and rural New York are sporting tiny QR codes on their backs to track when they go in and out of their hives. The work, a collaboration among entomologists and electrical engineers, is the first step in solving a long-standing mystery of how far bees travel from their hives to collect pollen and nectar.
Electrical engineers have developed a better way to perform the comparative analysis of entire genomes. This approach can be used to study relationships between different species across geological time scales. This new approach is poised to unlock discoveries regarding how evolution has shaped present-day genomes and also how the tree of life is organized.
Researchers have uncovered which genes on the Y chromosome regulate the development of sperm and impact fertility in male mice. This research could help us understand why some men don't produce enough sperm and are infertile.
A single gene that regulates testosterone levels in a 'crazy' species of shore bird controls the development of three wildly different types of males, a new study has found. Ruffs have long fascinated scientists for their three types of males, known as morphs, that differ radically from each other in appearance and mating behaviors. A new study has shown that these morphs are produced by a super enzyme (HSD17B2) in…
A team has identified a strain of bacteria that can break down and transform at least three types of PFAS, and, perhaps even more crucially, some of the toxic byproducts of the bond-breaking process.
Researchers have derived a formula for viral behavior in the Wild Cards, a science fiction series written by a collection of authors about an alien virus called the Wild Card that mutates human DNA. The formula he derived is a Lagrangian formulation, which considers the different ways a system can evolve. It's also a fundamental physics principle, which also makes the fictional example a powerful teaching tool.
The remains of the earliest dinosaurs may lie undiscovered in the Amazon and other equatorial regions of South America and Africa, suggests a new study.
Researchers have found that a newly developed diet inspired by the eating habits of non-industrialized societies can significantly reduce the risk of a number of chronic diseases -- and are to share recipes with the public.
The fossilized neck bone of a flying reptile unearthed in Canada shows tell-tale signs of being bitten by a crocodile-like creature 76 million years ago, according to a new study.
Adults who have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be living shorter lives than they should, finds a new study.
Scientists report the detection of amino acids, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, ammonia and other compounds, as well as a variety of salts, including sodium carbonates, phosphates, sulfates, and chlorides, in the Bennu samples. The post Scientists Find Amino Acids, Salts and Other Compounds in Samples from Asteroid Bennu appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
New research from Smithsonian Institution and the University of Maryland shows that lunar fault structures may be recently and potentially currently active within regions of interest for upcoming lunar missions. The post Researchers Find Evidence for Relatively Recent Seismic Activity on Lunar Far Side appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
The newly-discovered volcanic hotspot is larger than Earth’s Lake Superior, and belches out eruptions six times the total energy of all the world’s power plants. The post Juno Detects Massive Volcanic Hotspot near Io’s South Pole appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Over two billion tons of carbon monoxide are released into the atmosphere globally each year. The post New Study Reveals at Atomic Level How Microbes Consume Atmospheric Carbon Monoxide appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
A team of planetary researchers led by Caltech has determined the chemical mechanisms by which the ancient Mars was able to sustain enough warmth in its early days to host water, and possibly life. The post Planetary Scientists Offer New Explanation for Warm, Wet Ancient Mars appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
One of these exoplanets, HD 20794d, is likely to be a rocky planet in the habitable zone of its parent star, the G-dwarf HD 20794. The post Astronomers Confirm Presence of Three Exoplanets around Nearby Solar-Type Star appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Magma reservoirs beneath volcanoes along the Cascade Range arc vary in depth, size and complexity, but upper-crustal magma bodies are widespread, according to a team of geoscientists from Cornell University and Cascades Volcano Observatory. The post Geoscientists Find Large Bodies of Magma beneath Dormant Volcanoes appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
New data from NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and ESO’s Very Large Telescope provide evidence that outbursts from supermassive black holes can help cool down gas to feed themselves. The post Supermassive Black Holes Can Create Their Own Meals, Astronomers Say appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
The Papyrus Cotton is a memorandum for a judicial hearing before a Roman official in the province of Judea or Arabia in the reign of the Roman emperor Hadrian, after his visit to the region in 129/130 CE and before the outbreak of the Bar Kokhba Revolt in 132. The post 1,900-Year-Old Papyrus Reveals Criminal Case from Roman Empire appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Ceres is the largest object in the main asteroid belt, and the only potential ocean world in the inner Solar System. The post Dwarf Planet Ceres’ Organic Matter Was Originally Delivered by Impactors from Main Belt: Study appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Named Prionailurus kurteni, the new cat species is the smallest known fossil member of the family Felidae to date. The post Small Cat Species Lived alongside Early Humans in China appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Heating of complex organic matter in the presence of water may be an important source of Titan’s abundant atmospheric nitrogen and methane gases. The post New Experiments Shed Light on How Titan Maintains Its Unique Nitrogen-Rich Atmosphere appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Physicists with the CMS Collaboration at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider have tested whether top quarks adhere to Albert Einstein’s special theory of relativity. The post CERN Physicists Search for Violation of Lorentz Symmetry in Top-Quark Pair Production appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Labrys portucalensis F11, a strain of aerobic bacterium from the Xanthobacteraceae family, can break down and transform at least three types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and some of the toxic byproducts, according to new research. The post Rare Aerobic Bacterium Found to Break Down ‘Forever Chemicals’ appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured a striking photo of a little-known galaxy called WISEA J070815.11+210422.3. The post Hubble Zooms in on Supernova-Hosting Galaxy appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Paleoanthropologists have found 1.95-million-year-old cut-marked bones that appear to have been made by early hominins using stone tools at the site of Grăunceanu in Romania. The post Hominins Were Present in Eurasia by At Least 1.95 Million Years Ago appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Paleontologists have found ancient DNA and spores of truffle-like fungi, including at least one colorful species, inside two coprolites of the upland moa (Megalapteryx didinus), an extinct species of giant flightless bird that was endemic to New Zealand. The post Extinct Moa Consumed Colorful Truffle-Like Fungi, Scientists Say appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
In July 2024, a home security camera in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, captured rare video and sound of a meteorite striking Earth. The post Sound of Meteorite Strike Recorded for First Time Ever appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
New research led by University College London shows that dinosaurs -- and, potentially, their archosaurian relatives as a wider group -- likely radiated in the low-latitude region of Gondwana. The post Dinosaurs Likely Originated in Low-Latitude Region of Supercontinent Gondwana appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
Paleontologists document a rare occurrence of a bite mark to the neck vertebra of a juvenile fossil specimen of a giant azhdarchid pterosaur from the Cretaceous of Alberta, Canada, around 76 million years ago. The post 76-Million-Year-Old Pterosaur Bone with Crocodilian Bite Found in Canada appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
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