Science

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Middle Devonian Amber Fossil Found in China: 385-Million-Year-Old Discovery

Paleontologists in China discovered the oldest chemically verified amber, dating to 385 million years ago, pushing back the known history of resin preservation by 65 million years.

Jul 184 min

Perseids Meteor Shower 2026: Peak Dates, Viewing Tips & California Guide

The 2026 Perseid meteor shower peaks August 12-13 with up to 150 meteors per hour. New Moon ensures dark skies. Best viewing times and California locations included.

Jul 184 min

LHS 1140b Exoplanet Atmosphere: First Rocky World in Habitable Zone with Confirmed Atmosphere

Astronomers confirm the first atmosphere on a rocky exoplanet in the habitable zone — a helium-rich envelope around LHS 1140b, 49 light-years away.

Jul 174 min

New Jersey Meteorite That Struck Home Reveals Alien World Chemistry

The Hillsborough meteorite, preserved by a quick-thinking homeowner, contains rare brines and prebiotic molecules that offer new clues about the solar system's formation.

Jul 174 min

New Jersey Home Meteorite Fragments Reveal Alien World Chemistry

A meteorite that crashed through a New Jersey home in 2024 contains rare brine and prebiotic molecules, offering new clues about the building blocks of life and early Earth chemistry.

Jul 164 min

Interstellar Sugar Found: Key to Life's Origins

Astronomers have detected the four-carbon sugar erythrulose in interstellar space for the first time, challenging astrochemistry models and hinting that life's building blocks can form before planets emerge.

Jul 163 min

Google AI: The Future of Intelligent Search and Automation

Google's AI push spans visual search, Gemini integration, and health partnerships, but lawsuits and real-world errors highlight the tensions of rapid deployment.

Jul 154 min

T. Rex Fossil Auction: Record $50.1 Million Sale Sparks Scientific Debate

The T. rex skeleton 'Gus' sold for a record $50.1 million at Sotheby's, sparking debate over private fossil collecting and its impact on paleontological research.

Jul 144 min

Tyrannosaurus Rex Auction at Sotheby's: Gus Sparks $25M Fossil Debate

Gus the T. rex goes under the hammer at Sotheby's, sparking a debate between paleontologists and private collectors over the future of fossil research.

Jul 144 min