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A peer-reviewed study published in the Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society has documented the discovery of an exceptionally well-preserved fossil of a giant trapdoor spider in New South Wales, Australia. Measuring 23.31 millimeters in body length—about five times larger than modern trapdoor spiders—this extinct species, named Megamonodontium mccluskyi, dates back to the Miocene epoch and offers a rare window …

Exploring the depths of the ocean is a captivating and mysterious journey, revealing unexpected wonders that defy human comprehension. One such phenomenon is the “whale fall,” a life-sustaining event that happens when the remains of a giant creature, such as a whale, sink to the ocean floor, creating a temporary oasis for deep-sea organisms. This event was vividly captured in …

When NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft sped by Pluto in 2015, it revealed an incredible world of ice and haze carved by various geological processes — hinting that an ocean may have played a role in the dwarf planet’s recent history. The bounty of scientific riches has left researchers working to solve some of the tiny world’s mysteries a decade after …

A recent discovery sheds light on a bizarre phenomenon at the center of our Milky Way: the detection of cold hydrogen clouds embedded within the superheated Fermi bubbles, vast structures of gas and cosmic rays that have been towering over the galactic center for millions of years. The unexpected nature of these clouds suggests a much more recent and violent …

The Cosmic Horseshoe gravitational lens: The newly discovered ultramassive blackhole lies at the centre of the orange galaxy. Far behind it is a blue galaxy that is being warped into the horseshoe shaped ring by distortions in spacetime created by the immense mass of the foreground orange galaxy. Credit: NASA/ESA It may be the most massive black hole ever found. …

In a groundbreaking study, a team of geoscientists, including Dr. Uisdean Nicholson and Dr. Débora Duarte, has uncovered a significant clue about the formation of the Atlantic Ocean. Their research, revealed through seismic profiles and deep-sea core samples, traces the opening of the Equatorial Atlantic Gateway back to 117 million years ago, shifting previous geological timelines. This discovery challenges prior …

A night out at the bar might increase your risk of an unwanted pregnancy, a study suggests.  Researchers in California surveyed 2,200 young women, approximately 40 percent of whom explicitly said they did not want to get pregnant.  Of the women who said they did not want to become pregnant, about half were heavy drinkers, meaning they had at least …

In a breakthrough that reimagines the way the gut and brain communicate, researchers have uncovered what they call a “neurobiotic sense,” a newly identified system that lets the brain respond in real time to signals from microbes living in our gut. The new research, led by Duke University School of Medicine neuroscientists Diego Bohórquez, PhD, and M. Maya Kaelberer, PhD, …

The River Bend archaeological site, located near the North Platte River in Casper, Wyoming, has provided remarkable insights into the indigenous adornment practices of Native American cultures in the early 1700s. Excavated in the 1970s as part of a salvage operation, the site has recently been revisited, revealing over 5,000 artifacts that offer a unique glimpse into how Native American …

IN A NUTSHELL 🌍 Scientists uncover how earthquakes fuel life deep within Earth’s crust, challenging traditional beliefs. 🔬 Research shows that rock fractures generate energy-rich compounds supporting microbial life without sunlight. 🪨 Study highlights the role of iron redox cycling in sustaining life in deep subsurface environments. 🪐 Findings open new possibilities for discovering extraterrestrial life on Mars and Europa. …