Fossil of 15-Meter Snake, Vasuki Indicus, Unearthed in India
Scientists discover Vasuki indicus, a 15-meter extinct snake fossil in Gujarat, India, providing insights into Eocene climate and giant reptiles. Read the full analysis.
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New Research Suggests Mars Was Habitable Hundreds of Millions of Years Longer
New research suggests Mars maintained habitable conditions hundreds of millions of years longer than the previous 3.7 billion-year cutoff. Learn what this means for the search for life.
Deep Dive in Nevada Cave Unlocks 580,000 Years of North American Climate History
Scientists Retrieve Half-Million-Year Climate Record from Submerged Calcite Deposits In a remarkable feat of paleoclimatology and technical diving, researchers from Oregon State University (OSU) have successfully retrieved and analyzed a unique archive of climate data hidden deep within a submerged Nevada cave. The discovery, extracted from calcite deposits, provides an unprecedented, continuous record of regional…
Colossal Water-Carved Caves on Mars Identified as Prime Targets for Ancient Life Search
Scientists identify colossal water-carved karstic caves on Mars, offering unparalleled protection for ancient biosignatures from cosmic radiation. Read the implications for future missions.
Eta Cassiopeiae: Why Scientists Target This Binary System Devoid of Giant Exoplanets for Life Search
Scientists are targeting the nearby binary star system Eta Cassiopeiae for life, despite the lack of giant exoplanets. Discover why this absence may boost habitability. Full analysis.
Unexpected ‘Zig-Zag’ Magnetic Switchbacks Discovered Near Earth, Aiding Storm Forecasts
Unexpected ‘zig-zag’ magnetic switchbacks, previously seen only near the Sun, have been detected in Earth’s magnetic field. Learn how this discovery improves geomagnetic storm forecasting.
AMOC Crisis: Scientists Propose Radical Salt Injection Plan to Stabilize Atlantic Currents
Scientists propose injecting massive amounts of salt into the North Atlantic to stabilize the slowing AMOC current. Understand the risks and logistics of this radical geoengineering plan.
New Physics Theory Suggests the Universe Needs Only One Constant: Time
New theoretical physics suggests the universe might be governed by only one constant: the rate of time’s flow, simplifying fundamental laws. Learn about Shape Dynamics.
Stratospheric Internet Platforms Challenge Starlink’s Dominance in Global Connectivity
High-Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS) offer ultra-low latency internet from the stratosphere. Compare HAPS vs. Starlink and understand the future of global connectivity.
Chimpanzee ‘War’ in Uganda Led to Decade-Long Baby Boom for Victorious Community
A decade-long chimpanzee conflict in Kibale National Park, Uganda, resulted in a baby boom for the victorious community. Learn how territorial gain boosted reproductive success.
China Launches Uncrewed Shenzhou 22 as Emergency Lifeboat for Stranded Tiangong Astronauts
Urgent Rescue Mission Underway for Tiangong Crew In a rapid response to an unprecedented orbital safety concern, China is preparing to launch an uncrewed Shenzhou 22 spacecraft tonight, November 24, 2025. The mission is critical: to deliver an emergency return vehicle—a “lifeboat”—to the Tiangong Space Station (TSS), where three astronauts are currently stranded without a…
Avi Loeb Receives Public Gratitude Following Observation of Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS
Harvard’s Avi Loeb reports receiving public support after 3I/ATLAS observations. Learn the facts about the interstellar comet and the significance of the public reaction.