Space-time breakthroughs. Virgin births. A promising candidate for alien life. Science didn’t disappoint during our latest revolution around the sun.
New clues from the day the dinosaurs died. A mysterious ancient human tooth. Primordial galaxies. See how the past year expanded our knowledge of the cosmos and our own backyard.
Darwin’s meticulous studies of marine iguanas, finches, and other unique species from the Galapagos archipelago revealed the remarkable life adaptations on different islands. He laid the groundwork for understanding the interconnectedness of all living things, including those in the ocean. Rachel Carson...
The city was crowded with disappointed people with no interest in settling down, and when they heard there were new gold discoveries in Alaska, they left Dawson City as quickly as they had come. Today, people still come and go — to see where the Canadian gold rush happened. Tourism is ...
whether it's the icy grips of Antarctica or the sweltering jungles of Borneo. On the flip side, Steve Irwin, the beloved "Crocodile Hunter," dedicated his life to demystifying the animal kingdom, fostering a deeper appreciation for the creatures that share our planet. Their legacies transcend ...
Recent studies have shown that bacteria,fungi and dust mites (螨虫),some smaller than the diameter of a hair,live in our bedding.When we move around in our sleep,we disturb them and they are bounced up into the air--which we then breathe in as we sleep.According to the American Lung ...
) One who, or that which, is born in a place or country referred to; a denizen by birth; an animal, a fruit, or vegetable, produced in a certain region; as, a native of France. Native (n.) Any of the live stock found in a region, as distinguished from such as belong to pure...
By looking for changes on Io between the two recent flybys, astronomers could also uncover new clues about its volcanic activity over time. “We’ll get a very good storyboard of how the volcanoes are varying on Io, when are new ones erupting, how ...
s oldest wine. Another remarkable discoveries was the oldest working bone flutes (长笛).7(typical) carved from the wing bone of a crane, they were most likely used in special ceremonies. Rough weaving tools and bone needles also8(unearth) from the site, indicating that Jiahu residents may ...
In the future, the scientists hope to examine muscle development and perform functional studies to better understand this ancient period of animal evolution. 🎥Now Watch This: Advertisement - Continue Reading Below