Khankhuuluu is a new T. rex dinosaur relative from Mongolia

A dinosaur from Mongolia was recently reclassified as a new species. It's named Khankhuuluu mongoliensis, and scientists say it is an ancestor of T. rex.

Oldest known human fingerprint found on Neanderthal art

Archaeologists in Spain found the oldest known human fingerprint on a rock, marking the nose on artwork by a Neanderthal. Forensic science helped uncover it.

Humpback whales communicate with us using “smoke” rings

Humpback whales are intelligent and sociable. A new study looked at how they approach humans and produce bubble rings to interact with us.

Your Saharan dust forecast for June 2025

Saharan dust blows across the Atlantic Ocean every year, becoming more active in June. Here's your dust forecast for June.

Supernovas might be linked to past climate shifts

A new study found that supernovas might be responsible for cooling periods on Earth. The radiation could have weakened the greenhouse effect.

UAP and science: Testing new methods of scientific analysis

Physicists from the University at Albany have published their 1st results of an attempt to bring UAP and science together with more rigorous scientific methods.

Tasmanian devil population increases with breeding program

The Tasmanian devil population is increasing thanks to the largest breeding program in Australia, which has welcomed 10 joeys on the first count this year.

Celebrate World Oceans Day today, June 8, 2025

World Oceans Day is a day to honor our connection to Earth’s oceans and to learn what we can do to protect ocean habitats. Celebrate World Oceans Day on June 8.

Cumulonimbus clouds bring thunderstorms: How to spot them

Cumulonimbus clouds, sometimes called thunderheads, are towering formations that can bring severe storms such as hail, lightning, flooding and tornadoes.

Did sunscreen help ancient humans survive a pole shift?

Did sunscreen help ancient humans when Earth's magnetic field grew dangerously thin some 41,000 years ago? A new study suggests it did.

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