One of Earth’s continents is rising, and the effects could be huge : ScienceAlert
Antarctica is losing some of its weight, allowing the continent to rise out of the ocean like a sponge that…
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The secret behind the centuries-long lifespan of Greenland sharks has finally been revealed
deep in the ice Arctic Oceana centuries-old mystery that floats silently. Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus), which is an amazing creature…
Paleontologist discusses preparing potential new dinosaur species for display
If the prospect of seeing a possible new species of dinosaur with your own eyes intrigues you, a trip to…
Tiny Fossil Links Wine to Dinosaur Deaths: ScienceAlert
After more than a decade of searching, scientists working in South America have found the oldest fossilized grape seeds ever…
Giant ancient rock art reveals secrets of the first Amazonian people, from myths to diet
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Why Do Plants Move? Scientists Solve an Old Mystery That Baffled Charles Darwin
Physicists have discovered that the chaotic movements of growing sunflowers, known as “rotation,” help the plants seek out sunlight, leading…
SpaceX Launches 116 Satellites on Epic Transporter 11 Mission, Lands on Rocket (Video)
SpaceX launched an epic shared spaceflight mission today (August 16). A Falcon 9 rocket carrying 116 different satellites on the…
Chicxulub: Scientists Identify Type of Asteroid That Caused Dinosaur Extinction
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Superconductivity seen working at temperatures previously thought impossible: ScienceAlert
A fundamental feature of superconductivity has recently been observed at temperatures much higher than scientists thought possible. Physicists have discovered…
Crater formed as a result of Earth’s extinction due to a carbon-rich C-type asteroid, scientists suggest | Asteroids
When a massive space rock slammed into Earth 66 million years ago, it wiped out vast swaths of life and…