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Meteorite findings reshape theories on Earth's missing elements
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 06, 2025 The origins of Earth's essential elements-and the absence of certain key components-have long perplexed scientists. A recent study led by Arizona State University is now challenging established theories, offering a fresh perspective on planetary formation. Conducted by ASU Assistant Professor Damanveer Grewal, alongside researchers from Caltech, Rice University, and MIT, the study examines the distribution of moderately volatile elements (MVEs) such as copper and zinc, which are crucial for planet ... read more |
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How life's building blocks formed on early Earth examined through polyester protocell formation limitsTokyo, Japan (SPX) Feb 10, 2025 One prominent theory regarding the emergence of life on Earth suggests that simple chemical molecules progressively evolved into complex structures, eventually giving rise to protocells-rudimentary, ... more 
Research Shows Impact of 'Super-Earth' on Solar SystemMelbourne FL (SPX) Jan 15, 2025 Emily Simpson '24 has loved space since she was a 10-year-old kid celebrating her birthday at a planetarium. Now a recent Florida Tech graduate, she leaves with not ... more 
Dinosaurs emerged in the northern hemisphere millions of years earlierLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 10, 2025 New research from the University of Wisconsin-Madison challenges long-standing beliefs about dinosaur origins, suggesting that these ancient reptiles roamed the northern hemisphere millions of years ... more 
Study uncovers ancient predator-prey rivalry in Cambrian seasLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 06, 2025 A groundbreaking study by researchers at the American Museum of Natural History has revealed the oldest known example of an evolutionary arms race in the fossil record. The findings, published in Cu ... more |
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Worlds oldest lizard fossil confirmed as modern squamateLondon, UK (SPX) Nov 27, 2024 A fossilized skeleton, unearthed from Triassic-era rocks near Bristol and identified as the oldest modern lizard on record, has had its identity reaffirmed following a recent scientific debate. The ... more 
Bird fossil from dinosaur era reveals early avian intelligence originsLondon, UK (SPX) Nov 14, 2024 A unique fossil bird discovery is reshaping what scientists understand about the evolution of modern avian brains and intelligence - a topic that has puzzled researchers for decades. The fossi ... more 
New lab set to explore microscopic insights into human history and environmentSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 12, 2024 Researchers in Australia will soon enhance their capability to study the past at a microscopic level with the upcoming Australian Microarchaeological and Palaeosciences Facility (AusMAP) at Flinders ... more 
How Life Began on Earth: Insights from Ancient Atmospheric ModelingTokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 01, 2024 The secrets to understanding distant planets may be found in Earth's past. Scientists from Tohoku University, in collaboration with the University of Tokyo and Hokkaido University, have developed a ... more 
Carbon dioxide release from deep magma may have driven Earth's ancient climate shiftsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 31, 2024 An international team of geoscientists, led by Rutgers University-New Brunswick, has revealed that ancient volcanic regions continued emitting carbon dioxide (CO2) from Earth's deep magma long after ... more |
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Gold-colored fossil arthropod reveals evolutionary insights in pyrite preservation
London, UK (SPX) Oct 30, 2024 A research team led by Associate Professor Luke Parry from the University of Oxford's Department of Earth Sciences has uncovered a strikingly preserved, 450-million-year-old fossil arthropod, now classified as Lomankus edgecombei. This discovery stands out not only for the unique anatomy of the species but also for its preservation in pyrite, commonly known as fool's gold. Describing the find, Associate Professor Parry remarked, "As well as having their beautiful and striking golden colour, these ... read more 
Dinosaurs rose after cooling period triggered by ancient volcanic eruptionsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 29, 2024 201.6 million years ago, a mass extinction event erased around 75% of Earth's species. This event aligned with massive volcanic eruptions that split the supercontinent Pangaea, gradually shaping wha ... more |
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Dinosaur fossils discovered for first time in Hong KongHong Kong (AFP) Oct 23, 2024 Scientists have discovered dinosaur fossils in Hong Kong for the first time, the city's government announcement on Wednesday, adding that the species remains unknown. ... more 
The global gap in the geologic record 34 million years agoBozeman MT (SPX) Oct 09, 2024 About 34 million years ago, Earth began to cool dramatically, transforming the climate from greenhouse to icehouse and causing sea levels to fall. As more land was exposed to weathering forces, copi ... more 
Life on Earth was far more diverse 800M year agoLondon, UK (SPX) Oct 08, 2024 Around 800 million years ago, Earth was teeming with a greater diversity of life than classical theories suggest. A new study from Brazilian researchers has shed light on this period, revealing that ... more 
Ground movement pivotal in allowing Pterosaurs to become giantsLondon, UK (SPX) Oct 04, 2024 New research from the Centre for Palaeobiology and Biosphere Evolution at the University of Leicester has shed light on the evolutionary adaptations that allowed ancient pterosaurs to reach enormous ... more 
Asteroid that doomed dinosaurs created ant agricultureBaton Rouge LA (SPX) Oct 04, 2024 Humans began farming thousands of years ago, but a new study co-authored by two LSU professors says ants had us beat by millions of years. ... more |
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