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North America 77 million years ago, mapped

The Cretaceous is the third and last Period of the Mesozoic Era geological period that lasted from approximately 145 to 66 million years ago. It was a geologic period with a relatively warm climate, culminating in high eustatic ocean levels that formed many shallow inland water bodies. The Earth was without ice, and forests extended to the poles. Oceans and water bodies were inhabited by no

Three times the size of NYC: British research ship crosses paths with world’s largest iceberg

In a breathtaking encounter that has captured the world’s attention, a British research vessel has crossed paths with the largest iceberg on Earth. This monumental ice formation, known as A23a, has been drifting through Antarctic waters for decades, serving as a silent sentinel of the continent’s changing climate The Giant Awakens A23a, a colossal ice mass three times the size of New Yor

Temperatures at north pole 20C above average and beyond ice melting point

Scientists say unusually mild temperatures linked to low-pressure system over Iceland directing strong flow of warm air towards north pole Scientists say they expect the Arctic Ocean to lose sea-ice cover in summer for the first time over the next two decades. Photograph: Jose Luis Stephens/Alamy Temperatures at the north pole soared more than 20C above averag

The North Magnetic Pole’s Mysterious Journey Across the Arctic

Aurora borealis over Canada, as seen from the International Space Station in 2017. The spectacular display is caused by charged particles from the sun interacting with Earth's magnetic field.Credit...JSC/NASA The north magnetic pole is restless. Distinct from the geographic North Pole, where all the lines of longitude meet at the top of the world, the magnetic pole is the point that a compass

Japan’s Plastic That Disappears and Enriches the Earth

Researchers at Japan’s RIKEN Centre for Emergent Matter Science have unveiled a groundbreaking biodegradable plastic that could offer a solution to the plastic pollution crisis. Unlike traditional plastics, this new material dissolves in seawater within hours and degrades in soil within days, enriching it with essential nutrients. A Sustainable Alternative to Traditional Plastics Traditional

Early ancestral bottleneck could’ve spelled the end for modern humans

How a new method of inferring ancient population size revealed a severe bottleneck in the human population which almost wiped out the chance for humanity as we know it today. The core formula of our new inference method is shown. The image depicts a cliff painting, illustrating the An unexplained gap in the African/Eurasian fossil record may now be explained thanks to a team of resea

Floating Gardens on Parking Lot Roofs: Japan’s Green Revolution

As urbanization continues to reshape cities worldwide, innovative solutions are emerging to bring nature back into concrete-dominated environments. Japan has taken a significant step towards urban sustainability by installing floating gardens on public parking lot roofs. This initiative not only enhances the aesthetics of urban spaces but also provides crucial habitats for pollinators like bees, w

Exploring the Pinglu Rift Valley: A Geological Marvel in Shanxi, China

Nestled within the expansive Loess Plateau in north-central China, the Pinglu Rift Valley stands as a testament to the Earth’s dynamic geological history. Encompassing an area of approximately 400,000 square kilometers, this remarkable feature is a striking example of the Earth’s ever-evolving crust, shaped by forces deep within our planet. The rift valley, characterized by its long and nar

Scientists capture extremely rare footage of a black seadevil

This is only the second time the species has been recorded while alive. “I thought it was A.I.,” says fish biologist Kory Evans. Black seadevil anglerfish (Melanocetus johnsonii) are deep-sea creatures that have rarely been spotted swimming in the wild. Their name translates to "black sea monster”—but despite their ferocious appearance, experts say "they’re mostl

Olympus Mons: The largest volcano in the solar system

Olympus Mons is a giant volcano on Mars, three times as high as Everest and as wide as France. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Orbital view of Mars' Olympus Mons volcano (Image credit: Getty Images) Mars' Olympus Mons is the largest volcano in the solar system. The massive Martian