Archaeological research has revealed a discovery that challenges assumptions about the origins of the Stonehenge megaliths. For over a century, it was believed that some of the stones used to construct the monument originated in Wales, having been transported around 125 miles (200 kilometers) to the Salisbury Plain in southern England.
Scientists have revealed that Mars may contain a vast quantity of liquid water trapped within its crust. This finding was made using data from NASA’s InSight lander, which has been probing the Martian interior since its arrival on the planet in 2018. The findings was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
A study led by researchers from the University of Michigan has unveiled the relationship between bird genomes and the mass extinction event that wiped out dinosaurs. This research reveals that the genetic markers within bird genomes, referred to as genomic fossils, hold insights into how birds evolved and adapted following the catastrophic event 66 million years ago. This study is published in the journal Science Advances.
Research by a team of scientists at Nottingham Trent University has discovered evidence that horses possess cognitive abilities far beyond what was previously understood. The study reveals that horses can engage in strategic thinking, planning ahead and adapting their behavior to achieve specific goals.
Scientific research has determined that the ocean temperatures around the Great Barrier Reef are now hotter than they have been in the last 400 years. The research was published in the journal Nature.
Pakudyptes hakataramea is a newly identified species of extinct penguin that lived approximately 24 million years ago during the Late Oligocene epoch.
The Moon has always been a source of fascination and scientific inquiry. Though often perceived as a barren, airless rock, recent research reveals that the Moon has a very thin atmosphere known as an exosphere.
A team of scientists has gathered new evidence suggesting the presence of phosphine in the venus’s atmosphere, a gas that on Earth is often associated with biological processes.
Komodo dragons native to the Indonesian islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores and Gili Motang, these predators can grow up to three meters (10 feet) in length and weigh as much as 90 kilograms (200 pounds). Known for their venom and sharp teeth, Komodo dragons have now been the subject of a study led by researchers from King’s College London.
Research from the University of Bristol has revealed an insight into the relationship between humans and dogs on how the smell of human stress can affect dogs’ emotions and behavior. This study was published in Scientific Reports on July 22, 2024 and it is the first of its kind to investigate the impact of human stress odors on dogs’ learning and emotional states.
