Scientists have sequenced 15 ancient DNA genomes spanning from Alaska to Patagonia and were able to track the …
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In November 2017, scientists pointed NASA’s Spitzer Space Telescope toward the object known as ‘Oumuamua — the first known interstellar …
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Environment
Crater Found in Greenland: Impact Rocked the Northern Hemisphere
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesA survey of ice in Greenland has uncovered evidence suggesting a kilometer-wide iron asteroid slammed into that island, …
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AnimalsArchaeology
310 Million-Year-Old Tiny Footprints Found in Grand Canyon
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesHundreds of hikers each day pass by the fallen boulder along the Bright Angel Trail in Grand Canyon …
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Space
Evidence of Outburst Flooding Indicates Plentiful Water on Early Mars
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesThe presence of water on early Mars has been theorized for centuries. Early telescopes revealed ice caps, and …
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Some 10 billion years ago, the Milky Way merged with a large galaxy. The stars from this partner, …
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A new study by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU) could help us understand how our planet …
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Environment
New Research Finds 2 Types of Drought Across China and How They Evolve
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesFlash drought across China is a rapidly intensifying the water deficit process accompanied by high temperatures over a …
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If you’re standing in the Southern Hemisphere on a clear night, you can see two luminous clouds offset …
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Environment
Mysterious Source of Banned Ozone-Depleting Substance Uncovered
by Troy Oakesby Troy OakesA potent ozone-depleting substance from eastern China has been found as ongoing significant emissions by researchers from the …