Decoding Namibia’s Ancient Rock Art
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In the expansive landscapes of modern-day Namibia, remnants of the Later Stone Age come alive through meticulously detailed rock engravings…
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9,000-Year-Old Cone-head Humanoids Depicted in Australia’s Rock Art
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Ancient rock art discovered in Australia, dating back some 9,000 years, has been interpreted as an entirely new, previously undescribed…
10 Things You Should Know About Chiribiquete: the Sistine Chapel of Amazonian Rock Art
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One of the most impressive National Parks on Earth is Chiribiquete, dubbed the Amazonian Sistine Chapel thanks to its 70,000…
5,000-Year-Old Rock Art Depicting “Celestial Bodies” Revealed in Siberia
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Some 5,000 years ago, artists in Siberia drew some of the most sophisticated artwork the region has ever seen. The…
Rare Prehistoric Rock Art Found in India Belongs to a Unknown Civilization
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The discovery of countless rock carvings believed to be tens of thousands of years old in India has caused excitement…
Ancient Earth’s Atmosphere May Be Preserved in Lunar Rocks
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A groundbreaking study suggests that the key to unlocking the secrets of Earth’s earliest atmosphere may be found not on…
The Al Naslaa rock formation stands as one of Earth’s most extraordinary geological marvels
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This ancient site, adorned with petroglyphs that date back thousands of years and evidence of human activity from the Bronze…
Nearly a Third of Sun-Like Stars May Have Swallowed Earth-Like Planets
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Astronomers have unveiled compelling research suggesting that nearly a third of Sun-like stars might bear the remnants of once-thriving rocky…
Pangaea: The Supercontinent That Shaped Earth’s History
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Pangaea, Earth’s most recent supercontinent, existed between 320 and 195 million years ago. This immense landmass unified nearly all of…
Jupiter’s Astonishing Secrets: A Planet Big Enough to Hold 1,000 Earths But with No Solid Surface
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When you think of a planet, the image of solid ground likely comes to mind—terrain where you could walk, stand,…
The Challenges of Using Nuclear Rockets for Mars Exploration
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For years, scientists have envisioned using nuclear rockets to make trips to Mars faster and more efficient. Nuclear propulsion, fueled…
Hera Launches on Historic Journey to Safeguard Earth from Asteroid Threats
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The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Hera mission has just been launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, marking a significant…
Scientists Discover Ancient Microbes in a 2-Billion-Year-Old Rock—Could They Unlock Clues About Life on Mars?
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Pockets of microbes have been found living within a sealed fracture in a 2-billion-year-old rock. The rock was excavated from…
Hera Prepares to Explore the Aftermath of Earth’s First Planetary Defense Test
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In a mission that seems straight out of science fiction, the European Space Agency (ESA) is launching (October 7th, 2024)…
Did Ancient Earth’s Gases Ignite Life? New Research Reveals Surprising Origins of DNA
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Ever wondered how life began on Earth? It’s one of the biggest mysteries, and while scientists are still searching for…
New Study Pinpoints a Critical Moment in Earth’s History—Anthropocene
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In recent decades, scientists have increasingly recognized the immense impact humans have on Earth’s environment. Now, a groundbreaking study suggests…
Nuking Asteroids: Could This Be Earth’s Last Line of Defense?
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In an era of space exploration and planetary defense, scientists are constantly exploring ways to protect Earth from cosmic threats….
Could Mars’ Rocks Hold the Secret to Future Space Travel? Scientists Uncover a Potential Energy Source
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For decades, scientists have been captivated by the idea that Mars was once a thriving planet, teeming with water in…
Mysterious Striped Rock Discovered on Mars
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Mars continues to surprise us. It has been surprising me for years. But last week, NASA’s Perseverance rover spotted an…
Mesmerizing Yet Terrifying Drone Footage Captures a Chinese Reusable Test Rocket’s Fiery End
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China’s ambitious space sector took another bold step forward, but not without drama, as startup Deep Blue Aerospace nearly pulled…
Mars Technology Could Predict Earth’s Next Big Disaster—Here’s How
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In a groundbreaking cross-application of technology, an algorithm initially developed for NASA’s Perseverance Rover on Mars is now opening up…
How Did Life Begin on Earth?
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For as long as humans have gazed up at the stars or pondered the world around them, one question has…