In an intriguing development for Mars exploration, China's Zhurong rover has uncovered geological features suggesting that a vast ocean may have once covered part of the Martian surface. The discovery,…
Significant discoveries have been made at the ancient site of Kurd Qaburstan in Iraq, shedding light on Mesopotamian history. Artefacts including clay cuneiform tablets, a game board, and structural remains…
Archaeologists have uncovered a rock shelter in Tajikistan's Zeravshan Valley that was occupied by multiple human species, including Neanderthals, Denisovans, and Homo sapiens, for over 130,000 years. Discovered along the…
Evidence of an ancient ocean on Mars has been potentially uncovered by China's Zhurong rover, scientists report. Data gathered by the now-defunct rover indicates a possible ancient shoreline in Mars'…
A preserved fossil bird from the Mesozoic Era is providing unprecedented insights into the evolution of avian intelligence. Discovered in Brazil and identified as Navaornis hestiae, this 80-million-year-old bird fossil…
Researchers have revealed insights into the Moon's far side, analysing samples retrieved by China's Chang'e-6 mission. This mission was the first time when nearly 2kg of geological samples from the…
An excavation near Leicester Cathedral has led to the discovery of a burial pit containing the remains of 123 individuals. The find, described as one of the largest mass graves…
A 2,600-year-old inscription engraved on a monument in Turkey, known as Arslan Kaya or “lion rock,” has been deciphered, according to research by Professor Mark Munn of Pennsylvania State University.…
A recent study conducted by researchers from The University of Texas, Austin and the University of California, Los Angeles, has given significant insights into how ancient European populations adapted to…
The earliest known direct evidence of hot water activity on Mars has been found, pointing to the possibility that the planet may have supported habitable environments in its ancient past.…