Discovery

In a remarkable astronomical breakthrough, scientists believe they have stumbled upon what could be the brightest entity ever observed in the universe. This extraordinary find comes in the form of a blazing quasar, powered by a black hole…

Researchers exploring a cave beneath a medieval German castle have uncovered a treasure trove of ancient bones, unlocking secrets about the earliest humans.  The findings, published in Nature and Nature Ecology & Evolution, shed…

A venomous sea creature partially buried in the sand of a Singaporean shore extended its 96 arms. It was likely awaiting the arrival of nearby prey. Instead, passing scientists discovered a new species after spotting the multicolored…

Ötzi the Iceman, a 5,300-year-old mummy discovered in the Tyrolean Alps, has long captured the imagination of researchers and the public alike. Now, a recent study utilizing ancient DNA extracted from his pelvis has unveiled surprising…

A remarkable discovery has been made by researchers exploring an ancient underwater volcano off the Pacific coast of Canada.  Contrary to previous beliefs of its extinction, the volcano was found to be active, spouting warm fluid and…

It may sound paradoxical, but according to scientists, one of the keys to living past 100 is extensive expertise in combating illnesses. When scientists analyzed the DNA of seven centenarians, they discovered that they all had one thing…

A massive insect snatched from the front of an Arkansas Walmart has established new records. The Polystoechotes punctata, or enormous lacewing, is the first of its kind to be reported in eastern North America in over 50 years, as well as…

The CHEOPS telescope operated by the European Space Agency typically searches for planets outside of our solar system, but recently it made an intriguing discovery that was closer to home: a sizable ring surrounding the dwarf planet Quaoar.…