Most people imagine crocodiles as relics from the dinosaur era – unchanged, prehistoric predators lurking in murky waters. But their survival story is much more complex.
New research from the University of Central Oklahoma and the University of…
So in a real gorilla vs grizzly brawl, who would win? Most stats say the bear wins. The size difference, durability and raw aggression of a grizzly — especially when fighting on two legs — make it an overwhelming opponent. Its…
The phenomenon of “bleeding glaciers” has recently captured scientific attention, revealing a disturbing ecological warning sign. These massive ice formations, once pristine white monuments of nature, now display alarming red patches…
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Karen G. Lloyd is the Wrigley Chair in Environmental Studies and professor of Earth science at the University of Southern California. This essay is adapted from her forthcoming book “Intraterrestrials:…
18 April 2025
In anticipation of the upcoming 35th anniversary of the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, ESA/Hubble is continuing the celebrations with a new view of the Eagle Nebula. This vast…
Astronomers have stumbled upon yet another ghostly galaxy that appears to be devoid of dark matter.
Dark matter, the invisible substance astronomers believe dominates the universe, provides the gravitational scaffolding for galaxies to assemble…
NASA’s Lucy spacecraft will swoop past a small asteroid this weekend as it makes its way to an even bigger prize: the unexplored swarms of asteroids out near Jupiter.
It will be the second asteroid encounter for Lucy, launched in 2021 on a…
In a demonstration of nature’s raw power, a new island has emerged from the Red Sea. This natural phenomenon, triggered by volcanic activity, has left scientists and onlookers alike in awe. The formation of this island provides a rare glimpse…
NASA’s Perseverance rover has made a mysterious discovery during its exploration of Jezero Crater: a dark-colored stone with unusual features that “may have originated from elsewhere.”
The unexpected discovery,…
Check out the vibrant first photo from PUNCH, a NASA mission that is hitting the ground running with some neat shots of the Sun.
PUNCH—short for the Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere—