Tag: Discovery
New Plant-Eating Dinosaur Species Unearthed on Isle of Wight
A new species of large plant-eating dinosaur has been discovered on the Isle of Wight, dating back to about 125 million years ago. Named Comptonatus chasei after fossil hunter Nick Chase and the location...
NASA Discovers Moon Orbiting ‘Planet Killer’ Asteroid Near Earth
NASA recently made a surprising discovery while monitoring a massive asteroid that passed by Earth. The asteroid, named 2011 UL21, was previously estimated to be between 1.1 and 2.4 miles wide, earning it the...
Arctic Hydrothermal Vents Reveal Surprising ‘Dragon’ and ‘Tree of Life’ Ecosystems
Scientists recently made a surprising discovery of a new hydrothermal vent system in the Arctic seafloor. This vent system, named the Jøtul hydrothermal field after Norse mythology, was found in an area that was...
Rare Polar Rain Aurora: Earth’s First Spectacular Sight
On Christmas Day in 2022, a rare and smooth aurora appeared over the Arctic, unlike any seen before. Researchers from Japan and the US discovered that this unique aurora was caused by a 'rainstorm'...
Protecting Satellites from Space Radiation: Next-Gen Material Self-Heals from Cosmic Rays
The space environment is known for its extreme radiation, making it crucial for scientists to develop materials that can withstand such conditions. In a recent study published in January 2024, a team of materials...
New Snake Species Discovery: Blue-Lipped, Yellow-Eyed Snake with Vivid Colors
A recent discovery in the world of wildlife has brought attention to a new species of snake found in Vietnam. This snake, named Trimeresurus cyanolabris, has captured the interest of researchers due to its...
Discovery of Giant Salamander-like Fossil with Fangs in Namibia
Fossil hunters in Namibia have made an incredible discovery of a giant 280 million-year-old salamander-like creature known as Gaiasia jennyae. This apex predator, measuring about 2.5 meters in length, had a unique appearance with...
The History of Popcorn: Origins in the Americas Thousands of Years Ago
Have you ever thought about how some of our favorite foods today were discovered? The process of turning cassava into a safe food, the transformation of old milk into yogurt, and the invention of...
Exploring the Intersection of Academia and Science Fiction: A Personal Journey
Astrobiologist and science-fiction writer Seven Rasmussen teaches at Tacoma Community College in Washington state. She delves into the realms of golden hive minds, dreaming androids, and interstellar alien worlds in her writing, exploring the...
Unveiling Dark Matter Suspects: Scientists Embrace 2 Quantum Methods
Scientists are on the brink of a breakthrough in the hunt for dark matter, using cutting-edge supercold quantum technology. Dark matter, which makes up the majority of the universe but remains invisible to us,...