Prototaxites: The Mysterious Giants of Ancient Earth
Explore Prototaxites, the enigmatic Devonian giants whose true nature remains debated, from Rhynie chert findings to modern analyses.
Science News and Analysis
Latest Science News and Analysis
What Lies Below Earth: Direction in an Infinite Cosmos
Explores how 'down' shifts from Earth to space, revealing how direction changes across solar and galactic scales.
Interstellar Tunnel Mapped: 3D View of Milky Way's Hot Plasma Corridors
Astronomers map a 3D interstellar tunnel in the Local Hot Bubble with eROSITA, revealing a galaxy-wide network of hot plasma channels.
Massive Blue Megaberg on the Brink: Climate Signals from a Melting Iceberg
A giant blue iceberg teeters on disintegration, signaling climate shifts as warming currents threaten its breakup.
Cloud-9 and the Dark Matter Puzzle: A Starless Cloud Redefining Galaxy Formation
Cloud-9 is a starless hydrogen cloud with a dark matter halo, offering a natural lab for galaxy formation theories.
Europa's Ice Moon Likely Doomed for Life: Dormant Seafloor Shuts the Door
New study suggests Europa's seafloor is geologically dormant, dimming hopes for habitability on the icy moon.
Challenging Lucy's Legacy: New Fossils Redraw the Human Family Tree
Debate over Lucy's status as humanity's ancestor as new fossils reshape the hominin family tree.
Geminids Meteor Shower 2025: Best Viewing Tips and Dark Sky Spots
Geminids Meteor Shower 2025: peak nights, best viewing times, and tips for finding dark-sky spots.
Geminid Meteor Shower This Weekend: Peak Viewing Tips & Skywatching Guide
Plan your Geminid meteor shower viewing with peak times, best locations, and why these meteors stand out this December.
Ancient Hearth Discovery: Fire-Making in Prehistory
Archaeologists uncover a 400,000-year-old hearth, revealing early humans could create and control fire and its role in prehistoric life.
Japan Earthquake, Kilauea Lava Fountains & Northern Lights Forecast
News roundup: a 7.5 earthquake near Japan, ongoing Kilauea lava fountains, and a forecast for Northern Lights displays.
Ancient Arctic Rhino Epiaceratherium Itjilik Rewrites Miocene Migration
A 23-million-year-old rhinoceros fossil in Canada's High Arctic reshapes what we know about Miocene migrations and Arctic evolution.
Roman Road Discovery in Manchester Reveals 2,000-Year-Old Route
Archaeology uncovers a well-preserved Roman road in Manchester alongside reports of rising bear attacks and updates on comet 3I/ATLAS.
Comet 3I/ATLAS: Unprecedented Dust Emission from an Interstellar Visitor
Comet 3I/ATLAS sheds dust at extraordinary rates, revealing interstellar chemistry as it speeds through our solar system.
Rapid Intensification Threat: Tropical Storm Melissa Could Impact Jamaica
Tropical Storm Melissa could rapidly intensify into a Category 4 hurricane, threatening Jamaica and nearby Caribbean nations with extreme winds, heavy rainfall, and power outages.
Orionid Meteor Shower Peaks This Week: Peak Dates, Best Viewing Tips
Orionid meteor shower peaks Oct 20-22, 2025 under a new moon, with tips for dark-sky viewing.
How to Watch the Orionid Meteor Shower
Learn when to watch the Orionid meteor shower, best viewing tips, and why Halley's Comet makes it special.
Sword Dragon Ichthyosaur: The Super Weird Sea Monster of the Jurassic
Discover the Sword Dragon ichthyosaur Xiphodracon goldencapensis, its sword-like snout, discovery near Golden Cap, and its Jurassic significance.
Sword Dragon Ichthyosaur Xiphodracon goldencapensis Discovered on the UK Jurassic Coast
A near-perfect fossil of a new ichthyosaur, Xiphodracon goldencapensis, discovered near Golden Cap on Dorset's Jurassic Coast.
Dazzling Supermoon Lights Up Global Skylines
A spectacular October supermoon—the Harvest Moon and Hunters Moon—lights up city skylines from Paris to Taipei, inspiring awe and stunning photos.