New Dwarf Planet Discovery Challenges Planet Nine Hypothesis
Discovery of a new potential dwarf planet in the outer reaches of the solar system has posed the greatest challenge yet to the hypothesis that a ninth planet lurks far…
Discovery of MicroRNA Wins 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology for Gene Regulation Breakthrough
An unexpected discovery concerning gene regulation has earned Victor Ambros from the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School and Gary Ruvkun from Harvard Medical School the 2024 Nobel Prize in…
Ancient Tomb Discovery: 2,000-Year-Old Petra Site Unveils 12 Skeletons Beneath Treasury
Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its rock-cut architecture, with the Treasury, or Al-Khazneh, being one of its most iconic structures. This newly discovered tomb adds another…
Neptunian Ridge Discovery: Scientists Map New Planet Zone in Space
British scientists have spotted something fascinating in the depths of space - a packed ridge of planets that nobody knew existed before now. The University of Warwick team found this…
New 3D Scans Provide Insight into Shackleton’s Endurance Shipwreck Discovery
For over a century, the story of Sir Ernest Shackleton's ill-fated Antarctic expedition has fascinated the world. Now, thanks to detailed 3D scans and underwater images, a new chapter unfolds…
Discovery of Hidden Ninth Planet in Solar System Could Reshape Astronomy, Claims New Study
Astronomers may be on the brink of uncovering a ninth hidden planet in our solar system. As theories surrounding its existence gain momentum, the hypothetical planet, often referred to as…
Ancient Log Discovery in Canada Shows How Wood Burial Could Be Key to Affordable Carbon Storage
In 2013, a team led by Ning Zeng, a climate scientist from the University of Maryland, unearthed a remarkable find while conducting an experiment in Quebec, Canada. The researchers were…
Mystery Behind Neanderthals’ Usage of Tar Might Have Been Solved With the Discovery of a Hearth
A fire pit dated to 60,000 years ago has been identified as evidence of Neanderthals' ability to produce tar, a material crucial for crafting tools and weapons. The discovery highlights…
James Webb Telescope Breaks Record with Discovery of Early Galaxies Dating 200 Million Years After Big Bang
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has identified five potential galaxies that may date back to approximately 200 million years after the Big Bang, placing them among the earliest ever…
Zombie Star’s Mysterious Spiky Filaments Baffle Astronomers in New Discovery
A strange and ancient supernova remnant, located roughly 6,500 light-years away from Earth, has been puzzling scientists. The remnant, known as Pa 30, surrounds a zombie star cloaked in sulfur…