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An ancient bug preserved in glittering fool’s gold
Scientists analyzed a newly discovered fossilized ancient bug species, 450 million years old, pristinely preserved in pyrite, or fool’s gold.
November 6, 2024
Pufferfish are cool but deadly: Lifeform of the week
Pufferfish have a cool but deadly defense. They swell and are covered in sharp spines. They also contain a toxin much stronger and faster-acting than cyanide.
November 4, 2024
We can remove CO2 by spreading crushed rock on fields
Scientists said that crushed rock spread on farm fields can remove CO2 to help regulate our warming world. But removal rates aren't the same in all conditions.
November 3, 2024
Giant rats could help detect illegal wildlife trade
Researchers are training giant rats to sniff out illegal wildlife samples in an effort to curb the trade of these materials.
November 3, 2024
Enormous BlueBird satellites unfurled in low Earth orbit
BlueBird satellites, the largest communications satellites ever, opened their antennae this week. Astronomers believe they will further degrade the night sky.
November 1, 2024
2024 Antarctic ozone hole 7th-smallest since recovery began
Scientists reported this week on the extent of the 2024 Antarctic ozone hole, saying it was the 7th-smallest since recovery began in 1992.
October 31, 2024
Creepy sound of Earth’s magnetic field flip: Listen here!
Listen to the the creepy sound of Earth's magnetic field flip from 41,000 years ago! Scientists used data from ESA's Swarm constellation to create the sound.
October 31, 2024
What did pterosaurs eat? New fossil study reveals their diet
Fossilized stomach contents of 2 pterosaur species offered valuable information about the feeding habits and ecosystems of pterosaurs in the Jurassic period.
October 30, 2024
Spiky porcupines are our lifeform of the week
Porcupines are peaceful rodents, but if they feel threatened, they have a dangerous weapon they are not afraid to use: sharp quills.
October 28, 2024
Explorers find ocean animals thriving beneath the seafloor
Scientists have discovered ocean animals beneath the bottom of the ocean, where worms and snails thrive in cavities beneath hydrothermal vents.
October 27, 2024
