Recent research challenges the prevailing theories about human migration during the last ice age, suggesting that some ancient humans thrived in Central Europe's frigid environment. Previous studies posited that our…
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has given astronomers the clearest view of Westerlund 1, the largest young star cluster in the Milky Way. Previously obscured by interstellar gas and…
Earth is continuously bombarded by meteorites, with many burning up in our atmosphere before reaching the surface. Significant impacts can occur, leading to potential consequences for life on our planet.…
A team of Chinese biologists has discovered how a new tardigrade species, Hypsibius henanensis, that can survive extreme radiation exposure. The research highlights the unique mechanisms within this recently identified…
A supernova that appeared in 1181 has been linked to the Pa 30 nebula giving us a rare “zombie star.” This discovery raises new questions about how these celestial events…
A 17,000-year-old infant skeleton, found in Italy's Grotta delle Mura cave, is providing new insights into human populations during the Ice Age. Discovered in 1998, the remains were recently analyzed…
A research team at Osaka Metropolitan University has identified the 3D structure of an artificial light-harvesting complex II (LHCII). This development aims to improve understanding of photosynthesis and to pave…
A laser-based imaging method has brought to light intricate tattoo designs on 1,200-year-old mummies from Peru's Chancay culture. These tattoos, once invisible due to fading over centuries, have been revealed…
A study from the University of North Carolina reveals a potential link between early-life sleep disruptions and autism risk. The research shows that when young children miss out on sleep,…
New research led by the University of California, Riverside, suggests that a slowdown in a significant ocean current may help reduce Arctic warming projections by up to 2 degrees Celsius…