Researchers unearth big possum that lived around 60 million years ago in Texas’ Big Bend National Park
University of Kansas team discovers ancient marsupial species, Swaindelphys solastella, revealing insights into early primate ecosystems.
AI paves the way towards green cement
Researchers at Paul Scherrer Institute develop AI model reducing cement emissions by optimising formulations for sustainability.
First direct observation of the trapped tsunami waves that shook the world
University of Oxford researchers utilise advanced satellite technology to reveal standing waves caused by Greenland fjord landslides in 2023.
The most extreme solar storm hit Earth over 14,000 years ago, scientists identify
University of Oulu researchers uncover unprecedented solar event, revealing it was 500 times stronger than 2005’s storm.
Tree leaves could provide early volcano warnings from space
University of Houston researchers use vegetation changes detected by satellites to predict volcanic activity earlier.
Mars discovery: Seismic anomaly suggests ocean of water beneath surface
International research team analysed Martian meteorite impacts and quakes to locate potential liquid water.
Scientists define geological conditions for finding natural clean hydrogen
Researchers from the University of Oxford discover Earth’s crust can supply hydrogen for 170,000 years.
NASA’s Magellan mission reveals possible tectonic activity on Venus
Researchers from Stanford University analyse decades-old data, discovering Venus’ coronae may indicate active geological processes.
Sunscreen may have helped ancient Homo sapiens survive magnetic pole shift
University of Michigan researchers link ochre use and tailored clothing to early human protection from cosmic radiation exposure.
South Africa is lifting out of the ocean, scientists propose new explanation
Researchers from the University of Bonn reveal drought-induced land uplift, with South Africa rising two millimetres annually.