Last month, new hope arrived in the form of a study that Venus may have been habitable and was home to "liquid water" for 2 to 3 billion years.Now, that hope has seemingly been dashed, with the water … [Read more...] about Venus was made of lava and was not ‘Earth-like’ after all, stunning study says
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Bone fragments sent for DNA testing to determine possible link to Amelia Earhart
A researcher at the University of South Florida is working to determine if newly discovered bones from a museum on an island in the Pacific belong to Amelia Earhart, the famed aviator who vanished … [Read more...] about Bone fragments sent for DNA testing to determine possible link to Amelia Earhart
1,000-year-old arrowhead discovered in Norway
A well-preserved iron arrowhead was found up in the mountains of Hardanger in Norway by a local resident.In September, Ernst Hagen was out for a walk near his cabin and came across the 1,000-year-old … [Read more...] about 1,000-year-old arrowhead discovered in Norway
Ancient earthen vessel reveals drawing of possible female shaman
An earthenware piece bearing a drawing of what might be a female shaman was uncovered during excavation work in western Japan, local officials announced.The discovery at the Shimizukaze ancient … [Read more...] about Ancient earthen vessel reveals drawing of possible female shaman
Supernova morphs and its shock waves reverse in stunning new NASA video
NASA released a new video that shows how a supernova morphs and moves over a period of 13 years.Cassiopeia A, or Cas A, as the debris field is known, was probably generated after a star's explosion in … [Read more...] about Supernova morphs and its shock waves reverse in stunning new NASA video
Colorado bears make splash in swimming pool ahead of winter hibernation, video shows
A couple of bears in Colorado were caught on video enjoying the state’s warm weather last week by crashing a resident’s pool and taking a dip as they prepare for winter hibernation.The two young bears … [Read more...] about Colorado bears make splash in swimming pool ahead of winter hibernation, video shows
Humpback whales use ‘bubble nets’ to catch prey, video shows
A remarkable set of images show humpback whales near Alaska using an unconventional method to catch their dinner — blowing bubbles.Researchers from the University of Hawaii were able to capture the … [Read more...] about Humpback whales use ‘bubble nets’ to catch prey, video shows
Huge 111-foot asteroid to skim past Earth at 22,000 mph, space rock’s ‘closest encounter for 115 years’
An artist's concept of an asteroid approaching Earth. (Erik Simonsen via Photographer's Choice/Getty Images Plus)A huge asteroid is about to skim past Earth at its closest approach in 115 … [Read more...] about Huge 111-foot asteroid to skim past Earth at 22,000 mph, space rock’s ‘closest encounter for 115 years’
Moon ice could be billions of years old, study suggests
It has long been established that the Moon contains significant amounts of ice and water, including frozen water found on the lunar surface last year. Now, a new study suggests that the ice could be … [Read more...] about Moon ice could be billions of years old, study suggests
Space ‘elevator’ to the Moon could happen by the end of the century
The concept of using an “elevator” to travel from Earth to space has been around for quite some time, with an early concept first proposed in 1959 by Russian engineer Yuri Artsutanov. But now, that … [Read more...] about Space ‘elevator’ to the Moon could happen by the end of the century