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A new study of bone remains indicates that prehistoric people in Eurasia and North America specifically hunted female mammoths during the Ice Age. This selective hunting suggests a strategic approach to resource acquisition by early humans.
Archaeologists have uncovered a 3,400-year-old Bronze Age log boat in the River Trent, providing new insights into the ancient history of the area.
A newly discovered 70-million-year-old Tamirkhan balcarceli fossil in Mongolia's Gobi Desert is rewriting the understanding of early mammal evolution, revealing new insights into zhelestids.
North America is anticipating a 96% 'Blood Moon' following July's buck moon, ushering in an 'eclipse season' that includes a total solar eclipse and a deep partial eclipse of the sturgeon moon on August 27-28.
NOAA has issued a forecast for a potential G1 geomagnetic storm on Thursday, July 30, and Friday, July 31, making the aurora borealis visible on the northern horizon of several northern U.S. states, with up to nine states potentially seeing a dazzling display Thursday night.
Heartbreaking footage has emerged, capturing the final moments of an elephant that was poisoned with cyanide. The incident highlights concerns about wildlife crime.
A partial solar eclipse is predicted to be visible from Hungary on August 12, occurring in the early evening. During this rare phenomenon, the Moon will obscure a significant portion of the setting Sun.
A Chinese-led team has analyzed a 240 million-year-old fossil, discovering the oldest known preserved stomach, liver, and intestinal soft tissue in a reptile, which provides insights into its aquatic diet.
Astronomers are dedicated to unearthing 'cosmic fossils' to decipher the Milky Way's violent birth, which involved vast cosmic collisions over billions of years, and are using 'galactic archaeology' to reveal its turbulent origins.
Newly discovered fossil footprints are shedding light on the extinct hominin known as 'Nutcracker Man,' providing valuable information about its movement and behavior.
The July full moon, known as the Buck Moon, was observed lighting up the skies over Devon and Cornwall, expected to peak on Wednesday afternoon.
A man has been arrested in Yekaterinburg following an assault on Russian scientist Nikita Zezin, who later died. The confrontation reportedly began after children rode ATVs across an experimental research field.
A new climate study suggests that centuries of drought contributed to the collapse of Bronze Age societies, revealing how environmental stress and food insecurity may have shaped the world that inspired Homer's The Odyssey.
A compilation of science news from the past two weeks, featuring discussions on the challenges of having babies in space and China's first Fields Medal winners.
Researchers have found hundreds of geometric earthwork structures, including embankments and ditches, in the Amazon. Some of these ancient glyphs are more than 2,500 years old.
An article provides a comprehensive guide to an upcoming total eclipse visible from Iceland, detailing what to expect and how to observe the astronomical phenomenon.
A new species of dinosaur has been discovered in Zimbabwe, providing fresh insights into ancient creatures that inhabited southern Africa.
A NASA rover has captured images of a large area on Mars featuring unusual, honeycomb-like shapes that scientists are currently unable to explain. This discovery marks a strange new geological finding on the Martian surface.
Saturn's moon Titan exhibits an elongated seasonal pattern, with each season lasting over seven Earth years, characterized by a dense atmosphere and liquid methane flowing on its surface, as revealed by Cassini spacecraft insights.
A unique and nearly-complete fossil of an early dog, dating back 30 million years, has been discovered. Researchers found that this prehistoric canid was shorter and stockier than modern dogs and not built for running.
NOAA has issued a forecast for a potential G1 geomagnetic storm on Thursday, July 30, and Friday, July 31, making the aurora borealis visible on the northern horizon of several northern U.S. states.
Scientists analyzing over 100,000 bird recordings have identified eight fundamental motifs, such as trills and whistles, that songbirds utilize to create their complex songs.
Pest control professionals across the UK are reporting an unusually quiet summer for wasps, with significantly fewer requests for nest removals, leading to speculation about the reasons for the insect's reduced presence.
After a century of searching, astronomers have finally observed a companion star orbiting the red supergiant Betelgeuse. This discovery confirms that the stellar giant is not alone, providing new insights into its stellar system.
The Bermuda snail, once thought lost, has seen a remarkable recovery from fewer than 200 survivors to 100,000 individuals released into the wild, thanks to a breeding program at Chester Zoo.
The July Buck Moon will reach peak illumination on July 29, offering skywatchers across North America a chance to see the full moon rising shortly after sunset.
A 66-million-year-old 'dinosaur highway' has been discovered in Bolivia, revealing more than 16,000 fossil footprints from the final days of the dinosaurs.
A daily quote from physicist Richard Feynman emphasizes the importance of self-honesty in scientific inquiry.
A magnitude 4.3 tectonic earthquake struck the island municipality of Burdeos in Quezon province, Philippines, on Thursday afternoon (July 30), according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
Scientists have revealed the physical principles that allow tiny worms to stack their excrement into gravity-defying towers, a behavior previously observed but not fully understood.
A BBC Inside Science segment explores alternative perspectives on the traditional 'Goldilocks zone' concept, questioning its limitations in the search for extraterrestrial life.
A mountaineer who took up fossil hunting after surviving a 20-minute avalanche discovered a rare 201-million-year-old 'sea dragon' fossil.
A scientific article details the asteroid impact that led to the extinction of dinosaurs, noting its immense force.
Recent genetic studies have revised the understanding of woolly mammoth extinction, suggesting that inbreeding alone did not cause the demise of the last mammoths on Wrangel Island, who survived for millennia after the Ice Age.
A highly active volcano, known for its frequent eruptions, has experienced another eruption. This event marks a continuation of its ongoing volcanic activity.
Pune, India, has broken a 119-year-old record for July rainfall, as the monsoon season continues to bring heavy precipitation to the region.
Ireland and the UK are gearing up to witness a significant solar eclipse, described as the greatest magnitude seen in the region since 1999, which will be visible across both countries.
An article explores the geological reasons behind Japan's high frequency of large earthquakes, providing a general scientific explanation rather than focusing on a specific seismic event.
A moderate earthquake has been registered in the Trebevic mountain area near Sarajevo. The seismic event was felt in the region.
Researchers have unearthed a 210-million-year-old dinosaur in Zimbabwe, a discovery that suggests the region once comprised several distinct ecosystems, each supporting different dinosaur species.