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A mammoth tusk artefact discovered in a Polish cave could be Europe’s earliest example of a…

Much like we lather on sunscreen to protect our skin, lichen growing in the desert has its own way to protect against solar radiation. A common desert lichen’s potential to endure intense radiation isn’t just an unexpected advantage — it…

During visits in recent months, Emelie says her husband, who was detained at Stewart until he was deported last month, described severe overcrowding. “He told me once Trump took over, they were rolling out mats in the halls. People were sleeping…

Continents aren’t torn apart without warning, and oceans certainly aren’t created out of the blue. Instead, these changes are announced millions of years before they’re actually achieved, by the activity of molten rock in Earth’s mantle.

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Based on archaeological excavations, we know that ancient Andean civilizations emerged at least as far back as 3500 B.C.E. and evolved until the Spanish conquest started in the 15th century. Notably, the last and youngest civilization, the Inca…

We could soon be living through the shortest day of our lives. According to reports, Earth is continuingly spinning faster on its axis. While we’ve known about this phenomenon for a few years now, scientists are paying close attention…

A European company that seeks to develop orbital spacecraft for cargo, and eventually humans, took a step forward this week with a test flight that saw its “Mission Possible” vehicle power up and fly successfully in orbit before making a…

Archaeologists have discovered the ruins of an ancient South American temple they say has…

It might look like something you’d find in an alien salad, but this bizarre sea slug can actually steal body parts from other organisms and use their powers for itself.

The lettuce sea slug (Elysia crispata) gets its energy by eating algae….

The human brain continues to surprise scientists. From how it learns to the fact that our brains glow, there’s a lot we have yet to learn about the inner workings of the human brain. One especially surprising thing, though, is that…