‘Space archaeology’ reveals first dynamic history of a giant spiral galaxy
Harvard University researchers trace chemical fingerprints to uncover 12 billion years of galaxy evolution and mergers.
Moby Dick ‘ship sinking’ sperm whales caught headbutting on camera
University of St Andrews researchers capture rare footage of sperm whales headbutting, revealing unexpected social behaviours.
When the Earth moved
Harvard University researchers reveal tectonic plate movements began 3.5 billion years ago using ancient Pilbara rocks.
Fossil X-ray reveals new species of baby dino named after iconic Korean cartoon
University of Texas researchers discover Doolysaurus, a juvenile dinosaur with skull bones, from Korea’s Aphae Island.
Pompeii offers insights into ancient Roman building technology
MIT researchers uncover self-healing properties of Roman concrete, revealing advanced ancient techniques preserved by Mount Vesuvius’s eruption.
When will quantum technologies become part of everyday life?
Researchers at the University of Chicago explore scaling challenges and compare six leading quantum hardware platforms.
Ancient lead exposure shaped evolution of human brain
Southern Cross University research reveals two million years of lead exposure influenced hominid brain development and language.
Research unearths origins of Ancient Egypt’s Karnak Temple
University of Southampton researchers reveal Karnak Temple’s link to creation myth through comprehensive geoarchaeological survey.
4,000-year-old teeth record the earliest traces of people chewing psychoactive betel nuts
Chiang Mai University researchers discover ancient dental plaque evidence, revealing early psychoactive plant use in Thailand.
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.