The final chapter of dinosaur history is a story spread across two very different worlds, each with a huge supernatant dominated by its own unique blend of predators and vegetarians. In one of the two main people of the land, the remains of a common plant eater have been unexpectedly …
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According to new research, an underground ‘conveyor belt’ of magma pushed over the Earth’s surface for millions of years was responsible for the longest eruption of supervolcans found on Earth, according to new research. Researchers say that due to changes in the seabed, channels were formed through which magma could …
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Just because Earth is a place known for harboring life, doesn’t mean it’s the best planet for a job. Somewhere outside the universe, another orbiting object may be in a better position to support object life, and it may not feel like our own. “We have to focus on some …
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The history of today’s stainless steel industry can be traced back to the early 19th century, when scientists found that iron-chromium alloys were resistant to corrosion by certain acids. New research, however, suggests that a similar alloy was being developed, much earlier – even a thousand years ago. Archaeologists have …
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What would the Sun look like as it plunged below the horizon on a long day (17 hours) on Uranus? Or what would an evening sunset on Mars look like when we finally got there? Thanks to some NASA computer models, these scenarios are now a little easier to imagine. …
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