Explosive Dry Ice, Not Water, Carves Mysterious Gullies on Mars’s Dunes
New experiment confirms sinuous gullies on Mars’s dunes are caused by explosive dry ice sublimation, ruling out liquid water. Full analysis of the findings.
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Decoding the Dresden Codex: How Maya Astronomers Predicted Solar Eclipses for Centuries
Explore how the ancient Maya accurately predicted solar eclipses for centuries using the Saros cycle and the Dresden Codex. Understand their advanced astronomical methods.
Pristine, ‘Jewel-Like’ Pachycephalosaur Skull Discovered in Mongolian Desert
A rare, 110-million-year-old Pachycephalosaur skull dome, described as ‘jewel-like,’ was discovered in Mongolia. Learn why this pristine fossil is crucial for dinosaur biomechanics research.
Earth Photobombs the Sun in Rare Satellite Image from NOAA’s GOES-19
NOAA’s GOES-19 satellite captured a rare image of Earth silhouetted against the Sun during a calibration maneuver on October 23, 2025. See the stunning photo and understand why this alignment is so unusual.
New Super-Earth Found Less Than 20 Light-Years Away in Habitable Zone
Astronomers discover a Super-Earth exoplanet less than 20 light-years away orbiting in its star’s habitable zone. Learn why this proximity makes it a prime target for the search for life.
King Richard III’s Dental Plaque Reveals Severe Gum Disease and High-Sugar Diet
DNA analysis of King Richard III’s dental plaque reveals severe periodontitis and a high-sugar diet signature from 1485. Read the full scientific findings.
Dwarf Planet Quaoar Defies Physics with Rings Far Beyond the Roche Limit
Unprecedented Discovery: Rings Formed Around Quaoar Challenge Planetary Science In a finding that is forcing astronomers to rethink the fundamental physics governing planetary systems, scientists have confirmed the existence of a dense ring system around the distant dwarf planet Quaoar. Located in the frigid Kuiper Belt beyond Neptune, Quaoar’s rings are remarkable not just for…
The Largest Supermoon of 2025: When to See the November Beaver Moon
Find out when the November 2025 Beaver Supermoon, the largest and brightest full moon of the year, will occur. Plus, learn the science behind supermoons.
SpaceX Achieves Record 139th Mission of 2025, Cementing Launch Dominance
SpaceX completed its record-breaking 139th orbital mission of 2025 using the Falcon 9 rocket. Learn the significance of this operational milestone and its impact on the space industry.
Quantum Entanglement Test Divides Physicists Over Gravity’s True Nature
A new proposal suggests testing if gravity can cause quantum entanglement, sparking a major debate among physicists about the true nature of gravity. Learn the implications.
Neanderthals and Hunter-Gatherers Engineered European Landscapes Before Farming
New study reveals Neanderthals and Mesolithic hunter-gatherers used fire and hunting to engineer European landscapes thousands of years before agriculture. Read the full analysis.
Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS Confirmed as Comet by Giant Jet Aimed at Sun
New images of the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS reveal a massive jet of gas and dust aimed at the Sun, confirming its cometary nature. Learn what this means for objects from outside our solar system.