The Hiroshima atomic bombing created a bizarre new material. Scientists just discovered it
he extreme conditions of atomic bomb explosions create “uncontrolled microexperiments” that, in Hiroshima, forged a never-before-seen metallic alloy
Hundreds of never-before-seen ancient ‘earthworks’ discovered in the Amazon
Many of these structures date to around C.E. 100–300, during the time of the Aquiry civilization, and may have been used for ceremonial purposes
What caused the magnitude 6.8 earthquake in Japan?
This quake, which has caused damage to several roads and buildings, occurred along a strike-slip fault
Bees might carry tiny magnetic ‘compasses’
Magnetoreception is one of the most controversial animal senses. And several bee species might have it
Europe’s heat waves are killing thousands—and wringing its soils dry
The European continent is facing a dual reckoning this summer—extreme heat is killing thousands and draining its rivers, soils and reservoirs at a record pace
How lost shipping containers helped map the world’s ocean currents
Thousands of shipping containers vanish every year—what becomes of them?
Ancient geology could insulate Iran’s nuclear centrifuges from bombing
Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain, or Kuh-e Kolang Gaz La in Persian, is part of a volcanic arc that formed tens of millions of years ago and is made of a tough-to-penetrate rock
Environmental groups seek to halt SpaceX’s land swap deal with the government
If approved, this deal would give SpaceX hundreds of acres that are currently part of the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge in exchange for private land
Do animals act weirdly during a solar eclipse? Or do we?
There are many observations of animals behaving oddly during eclipses, but the reason may have nothing to do with the sun and moon
Video reveals orcas smashing fish to smithereens, possibly for fun
The behavior could be a strategy to help younger orcas feed, or it may just be for their own amusement, researchers say
Long-lost coral reefs rediscovered off the coast of Africa
This marine ecosystem in the Gulf of Guinea shows the resilience of coral reefs against climate change
Inside the race to spot wildfires before they spiral out of control
Finding wildfires before they explode in size could save countless lives each year. Decades of technology development may finally make that possible