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As Africa slowly splits, it reveals clues to our ancient past
4+ hour, 44+ min ago (799+ words) Deep beneath one of Africa's most famous fossil regions, scientists have uncovered a hidden weakness that could reshape how we understand both the continent's future and humanity's past. New research shows that the crust beneath the Turkana Rift is far…...
Iron-rich rock preserved an ancient rainforest in stunning detail
13+ hour, 51+ min ago (788+ words) Scientists have found that iron-rich rock beneath Australian farmland preserved a vanished rainforest in remarkable detail. It includes organs, pigments, and even tiny spider hairs. The discovery turns ordinary-looking rust-colored sediment into a new target for fossil hunters, including rusty…...
Earth's crust is 'dripping' under Turkey, now scientists think they know what's causing it
4+ day, 28+ min ago (928+ words) In some parts of our planet, the ground under our feet sinks so slowly that no one feels as it's happening, yet those changes are observable with modern scientific instruments. Satellite data has unveiled a captivating geological phenomenon beneath the…...
Earth's core is leaking gold and other precious metals, reaching the surface by way of volcanic eruptions
1+ week, 1+ day ago (813+ words) Hidden beneath the thick crust and scorching layers deep inside Earth's core lies an immense stash of gold and other precious metals. Scientists have long believed these riches, which include gold and ruthenium, remain stuck near the core-mantle boundary, a…...
Scientists prove fish suffer 'excruciating pain' for at least 10 minutes after catch, as calls are made for reforms
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (952+ words) Each year, more than two trillion wild and farmed fish are killed to feed humanity. Their deaths often go unnoticed. Yet beneath the surface is a simple biological fact: fish can suffer. Rainbow trout, a species farmed and consumed across…...
450-million-year-old fossil provides the missing link in jellyfish evolution
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (1006+ words) Soft-bodied animals almost never become fossils. Their bodies break down quickly and leave little behind. This is why a new discovery from Qu'bec stands out. Scientists have identified a 450-million-year-old tubular polyp fossil that relates closely to modern jellyfish. The…...
Forgotten fossil found in a museum drawer changes what we know about the history of fish evolution
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (809+ words) A fossil that has been sitting in a drawer at London's Natural History Museum since 1885 has turned out to be a big deal. Purchased from a Victorian fossil dealer and cataloged without much fuss, the skull has now been identified…...
Newly identified Triassic reptile from Brazil had a sharp, parrot-like beak for cutting plants
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (791+ words) Scientists have identified a 230 million-year-old reptile with a sharp, parrot-like beak that sliced and processed plants with unusual precision. That discovery adds a new kind of plant eater to a crowded prehistoric landscape just before dinosaurs began to dominate life…...
Scientists can now 'edit' brain circuits to enhance memory
1+ week, 4+ day ago (390+ words) New research shows that trimming specific synapses in a mouse brain circuit can strengthen memories and help them last longer. The finding upends the simple idea that more neural connections always produce better recall, showing instead that selective loss can…...
Volcanic ash from the Andes may have helped cool the entire planet
1+ week, 4+ day ago (836+ words) Eruptions in the Andes, a long volcanic mountain chain along South America's western edge, likely helped cool Earth between 7 million and 5. 4 million years ago, according to a new study. Nutrient-rich ash in the Southern Ocean appears to have fed vast…...
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