1,647-year-old common juniper in Finland identified as Europe's oldest woody plant
To determine the age of the juniper shrub, scientists used dendrochronology techniques, specifically studying growth rings.
An encroaching desert threatens to swallow homes and history
An ancient trading post known for housing some of West Africa's most historically significant manuscripts could soon be ...
It’s the biggest Egyptian tomb discovery in a century. Who was Thutmose II?
An empty tomb, yet a groundbreaking find – archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered the tomb of Thutmose II, a ruler ...
'A set of large teeth sticking out of the ground': Scientists reveal ancient hypercarnivore discovered in Egyptian desert
Scientists reveal a never-before-seen species of leopard-size apex predator that lived in lush forest 30 million years ago.
Asteroid 2024 YR4 could hit Earth in 7 years. Here’s what could happen — and what’s being done about it
The Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System, or ATLAS, telescope in Rio Hurtado, Chile, first discovered 2024 YR4 on Dec. 27. The telescope is one of the asteroid discovery programs funded by ...
Ancient jungle discovery leads to understanding of rise of human ancestors
Scientists have found evidence that a sudden event in ancient forests gave rise to humankind’s early ancestors. The indirect ...
This Ancient Desert Town’s Newest Hotel Is Lit Only by Candlelight
Located in the ancient Saudi Arabian town of AlUla, Dar Tantora the House Hotel feels like a step back in time.
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Meet the 550-year-old tree in India that's the size of 4 football fields
Well, in the heart of Andhra Pradesh, India, you can find one. Known as Thimmamma Marrimanu, this remarkable banyan tree has ...
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Yellowstone Has An Active Ancient Undersea Wasteland 7,300 Feet Above Sea Level
Monument Geyser Basin is one of the most unique areas of Yellowstone National Park. Its ancient undersea wasteland at 7,300 ...
Skull of a 30-million-year-old apex predator discovered in Egypt
About 30 million years ago, parts of Egypt were covered in lush forests. Within those trees, lurked an order of fearsome big ...
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One Piece: The Importance of Elbaf’s Adam Tree In The Series
This ancient tree provided the wood for the first ship to reach Laugh Tale, the Oro Jackson, but its significance may go far ...