Ancient books in libraries may hide deadly secrets, with toxic materials like arsenic in their pages. St Andrews University’s new technology detects these dangers, protecting readers and preserving history. Discover how science is safeguarding our past.
A 500-million-year-old Cambrian fossil, once thought to be a mollusk ancestor, has been reclassified as a chancelloriid relative. This discovery reshapes our understanding of early animal evolution, highlighting the complexity of life’s origins during the Cambrian Explosion.
A mysterious object 15,000 light-years away pulses every 44 minutes, baffling astronomers. This anomaly, unlike typical stars or pulsars, could represent a new celestial class, challenging physics. As scientists investigate, this cosmic enigma hints at groundbreaking discoveries about the universe’s hidden secrets.
A massive underwater volcano in the Pacific Northwest is set to erupt in 2025, and you can watch it live! Scientists are tracking seismic activity, while underwater cameras will broadcast this rare event, offering insights into deep-sea ecosystems and volcanic behavior.
NASA’s LADEE launch became iconic not just for science, but for a frog photobombing the event. Captured mid-air against the rocket’s flames, the amphibian’s fate remains unknown, yet its viral image blends humor with space exploration’s wonder.
Senate Republicans are battling to protect NASA programs from severe budget cuts, emphasizing the importance of space exploration and climate research. With lunar missions and satellites at risk, they argue that underfunding NASA could jeopardize U.S. innovation and global leadership in science.
Europe’s Tenacious rover is set to make history as the continent’s first lunar rover, aiming to explore the Moon’s resources. A symbol of innovation, it could redefine space travel and establish Europe as a leader in the cosmic race.
Off Brazil’s coast, sharpnose sharks swim in cocaine-tainted waters, a shocking sign of ocean pollution. Human waste and runoff carry the drug into the sea, threatening marine life and ecosystems. This bizarre discovery urges action to protect our oceans from urban contaminants.
Astronomers have discovered Kepler-725c, a super-Earth that dips in and out of its star’s habitable zone. Detected via transit timing variations, this exoplanet’s fluctuating orbit raises questions about life in extreme conditions, pushing the boundaries of what defines a potentially livable world.
K2-18b, a distant exoplanet, highlights the challenges of detecting alien life. Conflicting studies about its atmosphere reveal the limits of current technology and the complexity of interpreting data, pushing scientists to innovate in their search for life beyond Earth.
