Category: Science

Researchers uncover a concerning find beneath permafrost, suggesting overheating could release a potent heat-trapping gas.

Deep below the Alaskan coast, at about 3,300 meters (2 miles) underwater where sunlight never reaches, a mysterious golden orb was discovered by a NOAA Ocean Exploration vehicle during a 2023 expedition. This strange find was nestled on a rock surrounded by white sponges, measuring roughly 10 centimeters (4 inches) and featuring a curious hole.

Researchers believe they have finally cracked the riddle surrounding the thousands of holes in Peru — it seems these holes once functioned as a busy marketplace.

On November 14, 2025, researchers validated the Moon’s internal structure, showcasing a surprisingly Earth-like composition. This significant discovery, built on seismic insights and lunar samples collected since March 2025, prompts a re-evaluation of established views about the Moon’s internal layers and their origins.

Researchers are making significant strides toward a blood test that could find diseases nearly a decade before symptoms show, possibly changing how we approach early treatment.

Scientists have discovered ancient organisms, believed to be around 40,000 years old, buried beneath the Arctic ice. The revival of these ancient life forms sparks worries about the environmental dangers they pose, especially amid the rapid warming of the Arctic.

Scientists have gained a stunning early look at a supernova explosion using the Very Large Telescope from the European Southern Observatory. This discovery provides valuable insights into the nature of stellar explosions.

Innovative cancer therapies are emerging from unexpected sources such as venom, engineered proteins, and artificial intelligence.

Researchers have found a lengthy chain of extinct volcanoes hidden under southern China, revealing a significant piece of the planet’s geological past. Spanning over 400 miles and dating back roughly 800 million years, these volcanoes lie quietly beneath the Sichuan Basin.

This groundbreaking find could alter our perspective on the Moon’s evolution!