Researchers Discover New Species of Enigmatic ‘Fairy Lantern’ Plants
As detailed in a study published Monday in the journal PhytoKeys, the plant is a newly described species in the peculiar Thismia genus, nicknamed the “fairy lantern” for its fantastical appearance.
Ancient DNA pulls back curtain on the Sahara Desert’s greener past
This week, discover the Sahara’s greener past, explore a mysterious cosmological force, marvel at a new concept for space ...
50,000-Year-Old Tools Found in China Could Point to Unknown Human Ancestor
Researchers found European-style Quina tools in China, dating back 55,000 years, challenging the view that East Asia’s Middle ...
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Mathematicians Solve Decades-Old Spinning Needle Puzzle
For a long time, the Kakeya conjecture, which involves rotating an infinitely narrow needle, kept mathematicians ...
Molecular clock analysis shows bacteria used oxygen long before widespread photosynthesis
Microbial organisms dominate life on Earth, but tracing their early history and evolution is difficult because they rarely ...
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Early Earth's first crust composition discovery rewrites geological timeline
Modern continental rocks carry chemical signatures from the very start of our planet's history, challenging current theories about plate tectonics.
Stellar Time Machine: Rare Particle Decay Sheds Light on the Sun’s Mysterious Origins
New experiments on thallium decay have helped determine the Sun formed over 10–20 million years, improving stellar ...
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Quina tools discovery rewrites East Asian paleolithic history
Scientists from the University of Washington have discovered Quina tools in China dating back 50,000 years. The Paleolithic ...