Ancient DNA pulls back curtain on the Sahara Desert’s greener past
This week, discover the Sahara’s greener past, explore a mysterious cosmological force, marvel at a new concept for space ...
China flexes military muscles with rare, large-scale missile test in Gobi Desert
Unprecedented scale of test signals Beijing’s growing confidence in its capacity to counter advanced threats and project ...
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Forces of nature create iconic landforms along the Hexi Corridor
Yardang (Yadan in Chinese) refers to land formations sculpted by relentless desert winds. Whistling past the jutting, silent ...
Sahara desert, once lush and green, was home to mysterious human lineage
The Sahara Desert is one of Earth's most arid and desolate places, stretching across a swathe of North Africa that spans ...
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Unknown human lineage lived in 'Green Sahara' 7,000 years ago, ancient DNA reveals
Researchers analyzed the ancient DNA of two mummies from what is now Libya to learn about people who lived in the "Green ...
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Gila monsters may struggle to survive climate change
The Mojave Desert may lose and gain suitable habitat for Gila monsters. But the unathletic reptiles might be mostly stuck in the waning oases.
Strange Dinosaur Discovery Challenges: What We Know About Evolution Of Arms
Oviraptorosaurs are weird dinosaurs, which look a bit like flightless birds. But these ancient animals aren't just funny ...
Rocket Report: Next Starship flight to reuse booster; FAA clears New Glenn
The first flight of Isar Aerospace's Spectrum rocket didn't last long on Sunday, Ars reports. The booster's nine engines switched off as the rocket cartwheeled upside-down and fell a short distance ...
Meet the female who just welcomed her first kids at nearly 100 years old
A couple in Philadelphia have become parents at nearly the age of 100. The mother, named Mommy, and father, Abrazzo, recently ...
Ancient DNA reveals lost human tribe that lived in Green Sahara
DNA from two mummies at Takarkori links them to 15,000-year-old Taforalt hunter-gatherers, challenging the idea of the Green ...
The bizarre-looking dinosaur challenging what we know about the evolution of fingers
Oviraptorosaurs are weird dinosaurs, which look a bit like flightless birds. But these ancient animals aren’t just funny ...
Coachella 2025 predictions: From Chappell Roan to Selena Gomez, here's who could appear
Coachella is known as one of the most star-studded of the major music festivals, often because of the special guests. Who ...