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Nature

Yellowstone Springs Reveal 10 Ancient Microbes That Helped Life Survive Earth’s Oxygen Revolution

Scientists are discovering how Earth’s earliest life forms learned to survive with oxygen by studying the hot springs of Yellowstone National Park. Two scientists at Montana State University, Bill Inskeep and Mensur

Govind Tekale

February 10, 2025

ESA actively monitoring near-Earth asteroid 2024 YR4. Photo Source: ESA

Astronomy·Space

Asteroid 2024 YR4: 1.2% Chance of Earth Impact in 2032

Scientists are watching a newly spotted asteroid that might come uncomfortably close to Earth in 2032. Found last December in Chile, asteroid 2024 YR4 is between 40-100 meters wide (approximately the size

Rahul Somvanshi

February 4, 2025

Representative Image. Composition of Earth’s mantle revisited thanks to research at Argonne’s Advanced Photon Source.

Discovery·Nature

Scientists Uncover Massive Structures 620 Miles Tall Beneath Earth’s Mantle

Scientists have discovered two enormous structures buried deep within Earth’s mantle that dwarf Mount Everest and challenge our understanding of the planet’s interior. These mysterious masses, known as Large Low-Shear-Velocity Provinces (LLSVPs),

Govind Tekale

February 3, 2025

Typically, asteroids — like the one depicted in this artist’s concept — originate from the main asteroid belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, but a small population of near-Earth objects may also come from the Moon’s surface after being ejected into space by an impact.

Astronomy·Space

Asteroid 2024 PT5: Rare Lunar Fragment Near Earth

A small space rock discovered in 2023 has sparked excitement among scientists who suggest it’s likely a piece of our Moon. The asteroid, named 2024 PT5, measures 33 feet across and follows

Rahul Somvanshi

January 31, 2025

Archaeology

17th-Century House Unearthed at Auckland Castle Reveals Hidden Treasures

A house that vanished from history has emerged at Auckland Castle in Durham, giving us a rare look at life during England’s brief period without a monarchy. Durham University archaeologists found the

Govind Tekale

January 21, 2025

Left: Fragments of sinew bowstrings from the Cave of Los Murciélagos in Albuñol, the oldest bowstrings found so far in Europe. Right above: Three Neolithic arrows reed and wood and details of tied sinew fibres, feathers and birch bark pitch. Right down: Cave of Los Murciélagos (Albuñol, Granada). © MUTERMUR Project.

Archaeology·Europe

7,000-Year-Old Bowstrings Unearthed in Spain

The Cave of Los Murciélagos in Albuñol, Granada has produced Europe’s oldest known bowstrings, dating back to 5300-4900 BCE. The discovery challenges previous assumptions about Neolithic technological capabilities and raises questions about

Govind Tekale

December 22, 2024

A 5,000-year-old tomb believed to belong to a prehistoric king was discovered in the Wangzhuang ruins. Credit: Xinhua

Archaeology·China

5,000-Year-Old Tomb in China Unearthed with Over 350 Artifacts

A 5,000-year-old tomb unearthed at the Wangzhuang ruins in Henan Province, China, provides evidence of an early prehistoric kingdom and complex social hierarchy. A team of archaeologists has uncovered over 300 artifacts

Govind Tekale

December 21, 2024

IRST MASTODON DISCOVERY IN OVER 11 YEARS: STUNNING PREHISTORIC FIND UNEARTHED IN ORANGE COUNTY, NEW YORK. Photo Source: New York State Museum

Paleontology

New York Homeowner Unearths First Complete Mastodon Jaw in 11 Years in Hudson Valley

A complete mastodon jaw has emerged from a backyard in Scotchtown, Orange County, marking the first such discovery in New York State in 11 years. The prehistoric remains, found in the Hudson

Karmactive Staff

December 20, 2024

Archaeology·Discovery

Sussex Boy Unearths 60,000-Year-Old Neanderthal Hand Axe Now Museum’s Best Find in a Decade

A chance discovery by a young boy on Shoreham Beach, West Sussex, has added a remarkable chapter to British archaeological history. Ben Witten, now nine years old, found what experts have confirmed

Govind Tekale

December 7, 2024

Science

Earth Tilts 31.5 Inches Since 1993 as Groundwater Pumping Shifts 2,150 Gigatons of Water

Human activities have altered Earth’s rotation in ways that would have seemed impossible just decades ago. Recent research published in Geophysical Research Letters reveals that excessive groundwater pumping has caused our planet

Karmactive Staff

November 26, 2024