A camper’s casual find near a lake shore turned out to be a rare prehistoric tooth, an extraordinary discovery that has stunned local museum experts. A routine camping trip along the shores of British Columbia’s Adams Lake has yielded a rare glimpse...

NASA’s Perseverance rover has uncovered a complex geological history in Mars’ Jezero Crater, revealing evidence of multiple ancient water-related events. NASA’s Perseverance rover has uncovered a complex geological narrative within the Margin Unit of...

of Mars’ Jezero Crater is far more complex than orbital observations previously suggested. Rather than a simple ancient lakeshore, the region known as the Margin Unit appears to have been transformed by at least three distinct episodes of water...

Nearly three decades after their discovery in France, paleontologists have finally identified a collection of mysterious fossils found in Provence. Paleontologists have officially identified a new species of mosasaur, Garamaudo bauciensis, based on...

NASA’s Perseverance rover has uncovered mysterious new evidence in an overlooked region of Mars, sparking fresh intrigue about the planet’s hidden history. NASA’s Perseverance rover has uncovered evidence suggesting that the geological history of Mars’...

seasonal monsoon shifts once pushed deep into the Arabian interior, creating expansive grasslands and permanent freshwater lakes. Alathar was one such oasis, serving as a critical resource for both wildlife and wandering human groups. The Alathar...

refine hazard mitigation strategies not only for Masaya but for other basaltic volcanoes globally that feature active lava lakes. Masaya Volcano ground deformation between 2018 and 2024. Credit: Geophysical Research Letters. “Having a thorough...

Submerged under meters of water, these ancient, forgotten villages have revealed remarkably preserved wooden structures, pottery, and dozens of historic boats. To the casual observer, the Étang de Cazaux-Sanguinet, nestled between the French regions of...

succumb. The human species is no exception to this need. The primary sources of water suitable for human consumption include lakes, rivers, and streams. Almost all natural water sources contain some microbes, while others are devoid of such organisms....

Mount Erebus, the world’s southernmost active volcano, releases tiny crystalline gold particles alongside its volcanic gases. Three decades after scientists first reported a surprising find, Mount Erebus on Ross Island continues to shed microscopic...

A 1980s Salt Lake City document dealer forged historic papers that duped experts and church leaders, leading to a high‑profile scandal. In the 1980s, a Salt Lake City dealer of rare manuscripts manufactured a series of counterfeit documents that duped...

New Zimbabwe dinosaur species, 210 million-year-old, reveals early African dinosaurs lived in separate ecosystems, reshaping evolution theories. A collaborative team of paleontologists has uncovered a remarkably intact dinosaur skeleton along the banks...

ago, the Sahara went through a much wetter phase. Scientists call this time the African Humid Period. Rain fell more often. Lakes and rivers formed. Grasslands spread across wide areas that are now dry and rocky. Because of this, people lived across the...

Muddy lakeshore frozen in time yields a rare fossil find—ancient footprints that reveal details bones can’t provide. Footprints preserved in lake‑edge sediments near Lake Turkana, northern Kenya, have provided a rare glimpse into the life of the...

“Scientists had long suspected that carbonate minerals such as siderite formed when carbon dioxide dissolved into ancient lakes, but such deposits had only rarely been found,” the NASA press release stated. Two Panoramas That Reveal Unexpected Insights...

Martian atmosphere. The mission’s findings expand our understanding of a planet that once featured active rivers, possible lakes, and shifting climates, while laying groundwork for subsequent exploration initiatives. The latest Broom Point view adds...

Physicists suggest that an eerie flash of Cherenkov light in empty space could reveal that the cosmic vacuum is unstable, offering rare clues about gravity and the fabric of spacetime. For most people, the word “vacuum” evokes a simple idea: emptiness,...

different paleo‑landscape. Researchers from the University of Arizona explain that the region once hosted a network of lakes and streams that later dried, allowing gypsum to accumulate and preserve the footprints for tens of millennia. Access to the...

construction, characteristic of a schooner. These two-masted wooden sailing vessels were common workhorses on the Great Lakes during the 1800s. Archaeologists digging through the site where the lost schooner was discovered. Credit: Andrea Bellemare The...

Scientists locate a centuries‑hidden tree in Taiwan’s remote mountains, revealing its unique history and ecological significance. In the remote highlands of Taiwan, researchers have identified a Taiwania fir that stretches 84.1 meters, setting a new...