Moonquakes are much more common than previously thought, Apollo data suggest
A new look at decades-old data from the Apollo missions has revealed evidence of tens of thousands of previously unknown […]
The waves of the mantle lift the continents up and adorn them with diamonds
For billions of years, the continents have moved across the Earth’s surface like tectonic vessels, but they have not survived
Summer-like heat is scorching the Southern Hemisphere – in winter
Extreme Climate Survey Scientific news is collecting questions from readers about how to navigate our planet’s changing climate. What do
The flute crabs are migrating north to cooler waters
This video was supported by funding from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. TRANSCRIPT David Johnson: So, in 2014, we were
Astronauts are actually stuck in space all the time
Imagine going on a week-long business trip and not coming home until next year. That may be the case for
Dark matter experiments take first look at ‘neutrino fog’
The neutrino “fog” has begun to materialize. Light subatomic particles called neutrinos are starting to make their way into the
How earthquakes build solid gold nuggets
When strained by earthquakes, underground networks of quartz veins can generate enough tension to leach gold from passing fluids, researchers
Ancient DNA reveals a previously unknown lineage of Neanderthals
Neanderthals traveled at least two evolutionary paths on their way to extinction around 40,000 years ago, a new study suggests.
California droughts can help spread valley fever
Long dry periods can cause a deadly fungal disease. While California’s droughts can temporarily hold back cases of valley fever—a
Can taking ashwagandha supplements improve health?
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