Paleontologists have identified an unusual new genus and species of early-diverging plesiosauroid plesiosaur from a nearly complete skeleton found in the Lower Jurassic Posidonia Shale of Holzmaden, Germany.
Life reconstruction of Plesionectes…
Paleontologists have identified an unusual new genus and species of early-diverging plesiosauroid plesiosaur from a nearly complete skeleton found in the Lower Jurassic Posidonia Shale of Holzmaden, Germany.
Life reconstruction of Plesionectes…
On Norway’s frosty northern coast, a cave sat virtually unknown to humans for…
The supermassive black hole named Sagittarius A* lies in the middle of the Milky Way.
Observations of S2 and other stars also helped astronomers calculate the extraordinary size and mass of Sagittarius…
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Recent moves in Ecuador have environmental interests concerned that the South American nation is unwinding some of the basis for its green reputation….
Written by Susanne P. Schwenzer, Professor of Planetary Mineralogy at The Open University, UK
Earth planning date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025
The day started with a little celebration of NISAR, a new Earth observation satellite that…
Keith’s note: Cutting NASA Education and then doing a book reading – While the Administration seeks to end all funding for NASA’s education efforts – as if that somehow makes it all better. Who comes up with these ideas? NASA’s tweet: @NASA…
The Great Fall Bird Migration Has Already Begun—Here’s How to See It
Birds are starting to make their way south for the winter, and you’ve got a front-row seat to the show
Semipalmated plover (Charadrius semipalmatus).
We’re…
Scientists have finally unravelled the decade-long mystery behind the devastating epidemic…
Orca moms teach their young how to pretend-drown each other, first-of-its-kind footage shows. The brutal training session teaches orcas the skills needed to kill the largest animal that has ever lived.
In the video, a young orca (Orcinus orca)…