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The oldest human-made structure ever discovered may be three times older than the Pyramid of Khufu, at least 23,000 years old

The oldest human-made structure ever discovered may be three times older than the Pyramid of Khufu, at least 23,000 years old

Deep beneath the limestone cliffs of Thessaly, Greece, archaeologists have uncovered evidence that rewrites our understanding of human construction history. The Theopetra cave, nestled just three kilometers from the famous Meteora monasteries, houses what researchers believe to be humanity’s oldest known artificial structure – a stone wall dating back approximately 23,000 years, making it nearly three times older than Egypt’s Great Pyramid …

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Primeval Star May Be the Most ‘Pristine’ Object Ever Discovered in the Universe

Primeval Star May Be the Most ‘Pristine’ Object Ever Discovered in the Universe

Stars are the original nuclear fusion reactors. As it evolves, a star continuously fuses hydrogen, helium, and—if it becomes big enough—heavier elements, releasing the energy created into space as light and heat. The earliest stars, however, were a little different. Astronomers believed that the universe’s first stars were more “pristine,” meaning that they consisted of only the lightest of elements. …

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Microdiamonds discovered in the first three exploratory drill holes

Microdiamonds discovered in the first three exploratory drill holes

VR Resources reported microdiamonds in two separate zones within a drill hole on its Northway property in northern Ontario. The hole sits 1,969 feet from the original microdiamond find and cuts a long section of kimberlite rock that points to a large subsurface system. The tiny stones were logged at about 1,099 feet and again between 1,601 and 1,673 feet, …

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New Species of Abelisaurid Dinosaur Discovered in Argentina

New Species of Abelisaurid Dinosaur Discovered in Argentina

A new genus and species of abelisaurid theropod dinosaur has been discovered by a team of paleontologists from Argentina, Brazil and the United Kingdom. Geological map showing the location of Vitosaura colozacani in the Los Llanos Formation, La Rioja Province, Argentina. Image credit: Jiménez Velandia et al., doi: 10.5710/AMGH.24.09.2025.3653. The newly-discovered dinosaur species, Vitosaura colozacani, roamed our planet around 80 …

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Two newly discovered comets will be visible in October

Two newly discovered comets will be visible in October

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – Two comets are visible in October. All you need is a drive away from light pollution and binoculars or a telescope. The comets that will be visible are the C/2025 R2 (SWAN), and C/2025 A6 (Lemmon). They both were discovered in 2025. To see the comet SWAN, face west and look up 23 degrees (as of …

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Stick insect as large as a branch has been discovered in Australia

Stick insect as large as a branch has been discovered in Australia

A giant walking stick insect has stepped out of the treetops in north Queensland, and it is creating a stir for its size. It reaches about 15.75 inches (40 centimeters) in length, and weighs around 1.6 ounces (45 gra,s). Scientists have now given it a formal name, Acrophylla alta. The species was described in the taxonomic journal Zootaxa, in a …

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10 Wild Things Astronomers Discovered While Chasing Something Else

10 Wild Things Astronomers Discovered While Chasing Something Else

More often than not, astronomers have a specific something they’re looking for when searching the cosmos. But the universe is achingly huge and mysterious, leading to discoveries no one ever set out to find. These unexpected catches often end up being way cooler and more significant than what astronomers intended to explore. Here are ten of our favorite “accidental” cosmic …

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Mpox (monkeypox) virus discovered in Pierce County wastewater

Mpox (monkeypox) virus discovered in Pierce County wastewater

PIERCE COUNTY, Wash. — The Washington State Department of Health and the University of Washington have detected the clade I mpox virus, also known as monkeypox, in Pierce County wastewater. The discovery, made on Sept. 24, has prompted the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department to collaborate with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the state health department to …

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