Millions of meteors reach Earth every day, but since 1988, only 822 have been large enough to cause explosions in the atmosphere and trigger meteor showers. Bill Ingalls/NASA Records from the 19th century Ottoman Empire describe an accident in which…
The artifacts were found in low-oxygen clay and represent the oldest wooden tools ever discovered in East Asia. Liu et al. 2025 A total of thirty-five wooden tools were found in a soil layer dating back up to 300,000
Waves crash against buildings during a nor'easter in Scituate, Massachusetts, in February 20
Rock outcrops created by the Miralga meteorite impact. (Photo: Aaron Cavosie) Have you ever been late because you misread the clock? Sometimes the “clocks” that geologists use to tell the time of events can also be misinterpreted. Deciphering the Earth’s…
Is there a scientific explanation for why cats seem to prefer concrete? (Image credit: Yulia Burmistrova via Getty Images) Cat owners know that their furry companions can be a bit eccentric. Domestic cats have some unusual habits, from licking plastic…
Two Fermi bubbles (purple) extend 25,000