Marine scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in the midnight zone, a vast, mysterious part of the ocean that lies between 3,300 and 13,100 feet (1,000 to 4,000 meters) below the surface. This habitat, known for its perpetual darkness and extreme pressure, has revealed a new resident: a glowing, paddle-tailed sea slug named Bathydevius caudactylus.
In a meticulous operation carried out in September, museum staff carefully transported 26 mummies from their exhibits to the museum’s parking lot. Each mummy was placed on specially designed carts and scanned using a mobile CT scanner.
In a field in northern Poland, a chilling discovery was made that would challenge historians and archaeologists alike. The remains of a young woman were unearthed in 2022, buried with a sickle across her neck and a padlock fastened to her left big toe.
Nestled in Germany’s picturesque Neander Valley, where Neanderthals were first discovered, stands a museum that captures the imagination of visitors eager to learn about their ancient relatives. The Neanderthal Museum, located just 15km east of Düsseldorf, has become a hub for those fascinated by human evolution.
The Japan Meteorological Agency officially reported that snow was spotted on Mount Fuji's summit on Thursday, November 7, marking the first snowfall of the season. This snowfall occurred much later than usual, and it is the latest recorded snowfall on Mount Fuji since 1894.
The lagoon was initially noted by whaling captain Jared Poole, who was connected by family ties to Charles Melville Scammon, a renowned whaler known for exploiting gray whale breeding lagoons in the mid-19th century. Scammon led the first major whaling expedition to San Ignacio Lagoon in 1860, along with six whaling ships.
Though her name may be as Scottish as it gets, little Haggis is far from her natural home. The pygmy hippo, a species native to the forests and swamps of West Africa, specifically Liberia, is currently facing an alarming decline in population. As of the latest estimates by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), there are only around 2,500 pygmy hippos remaining in the wild, making their survival a critical concern for conservationists worldwide.
The discovery of these complexities in sperm whale communication is shedding light on their social structure, survival strategies, and interaction with one another in one of the ocean’s most inaccessible habitats.
"the man who killed Pluto," Brown, a Caltech professor specializing in planetary astronomy, faced backlash for his discovery. His findings on another celestial object, named Eris, in the Kuiper Belt—an icy expanse beyond Neptune—sparked Pluto’s demotion in 2006.
Tucked away in the majestic Japanese Alps at an elevation of 1,500 meters, this seasonal resort town is renowned for its pristine natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere. Here, you won't find the usual commercial establishments; there are no fast-food chains like McDonald's or Starbucks, nor are there private homes or year-round residents.
Journeying through these subterranean realms can be both eerie and enlightening, revealing unique ecosystems and geological marvels rarely seen by human eyes. In Somerset, England, in the village of Wookey Hole, there exists an intricate network of caves that serve as a living example of the dynamic exchanges between Earth's surface and its depths.
Nestled on the South Island, Queenstown is known for its stunning landscapes, adventure sports, and a significant influx of tourists. The local community is rallying behind a bold initiative to eliminate carbon emissions completely, eschewing more manageable carbon-neutral strategies that might involve carbon credits or offsets like tree planting.
Cassius, the record-holding Australian crocodile who was the largest crocodile in captivity, has passed away at the age of more than 110 years. The Marineland Melanesia Crocodile Habitat announced his death on Saturday, revealing that the iconic saltwater crocodile had been in declining health since October 15
The Voyager 1 spacecraft, an iconic relic of human exploration, has reestablished communication with NASA following a recent technical issue that left the probe silent for several days. Launched in September 1977, Voyager 1 is now 47 years old and operates in the far reaches of interstellar space, approximately 15 billion miles (24 billion kilometers) from Earth.