Cosmic rays turned ancient sand into a geological time machine
Scientists at Curtin University have uncovered a new way to read the deep history of Earth’s landscapes using microscopic zircon crystals from ancient beach sands. These incredibly durable minerals trap traces of krypton gas created when cosmic rays strike them at Earth’s surface, effectively turning each crystal into a “cosmic clock.” By measuring that krypton,…
Read MoreA “ghost” great white shark just reignited a Mediterranean mystery
A rare encounter with a juvenile great white shark caught by fishermen in April 2023 has reignited scientific interest in the mysterious population of these apex predators in the Mediterranean Sea. By reviewing records spanning more than 160 years, researchers found that great whites still appear sporadically in Spanish Mediterranean waters, suggesting the population—though elusive…
Read More400 million-year-old fish fossils reveal how life began moving onto land
Scientists have uncovered new clues about some of Earth’s earliest fish, shedding light on the ancient origins of vertebrates that eventually moved onto land. By reanalyzing mysterious fossils from Australia’s famed Gogo Formation and studying a newly reconstructed 410-million-year-old lungfish skull from China, researchers are revealing how these primitive creatures evolved.
Read MoreDepression may start with an energy problem in brain cells
Researchers have discovered a surprising change in how cells produce energy in people with depression. Brain and blood cells in young adults with major depressive disorder produced more energy molecules at rest but had trouble increasing energy production when needed. Scientists believe this imbalance may contribute to symptoms such as fatigue and low motivation. The…
Read MoreA surprising blood protein pattern may reveal Alzheimer’s
A new study suggests Alzheimer’s disease may be detectable through subtle shape changes in proteins found in the blood. Researchers discovered that structural differences in three blood proteins closely track the progression of the disease. By analyzing these changes in more than 500 people, the team was able to distinguish healthy individuals from those with…
Read More‘War Machine’s’ Alan Ritchson and director Patrick Hughes on why they filmed the action flick ‘like a horror movie’ (interview)
‘I just wanted to make a film that was completely non-stop from start to end.’
Read MoreGet the best sub-250g drone, the DJI Mini 5 Pro and save $500
The DJI Mini 5 Pro is the best sub-250g drone ever made and now $500 off at Amazon; this Fly More Combo bundle packs in extra batteries, an LCD remote and more!
Read MoreThe moon hits its third quarter phase tomorrow! Here’s what you need to know
A spot of early morning astronomy anyone?
Read MoreWill Artemis 2 launch toward the moon next month? Watch NASA’s mission update today
NASA will give an update about its Artemis 2 moon launch plans today (March 12), and you can watch it live.
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