Geological discovery ends the debate of what killed the dinosaurs
For centuries, one of the greatest paleontological debates centered on the demise of the dinosaurs 66 million years ago.
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JD Shavit
- Nov 23
Massive underground ocean contains 3x more water than all oceans combined
At an astonishing depth of approximately 400 miles beneath our planet's surface, there is an abundant reservoir of water
JD Shavit
- Nov 16
Surface water extends much deeper into the Earth's core than previously thought
In the vast, mysterious depths of our planet, a thin layer known as the E prime layer has intrigued seismologists for decades.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 31
The 6th Great Lake was significantly bigger than all other lakes combined
Long before the Great Lakes existed, there was a massive lake that dwarfed them all in size: Lake Agassiz.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 27
Scientists find 'hidden structures' deep beneath the dark side of the moon
The moon, our closest celestial neighbor, has held humanity's attention and spurred our imaginations since the dawn of time.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 16
Bizarre form of ice only melts at extremely hot temperatures
Inside planets, extreme pressures and temperatures transform familiar materials into strange and exotic forms.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 16
Are diamonds still the hardest materials on Earth?
Passed down as heirlooms, diamonds embedded in jewelry resist the regular wear and tear of daily life, making them symbols of endurance.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 12
Highly valuable rare earth element found within newly discovered ore - Niobobaotite
Researchers made a groundbreaking discovery: a unique ore that may redefine the global dynamics of the rare earth element market.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 11
Long-lost geological “mega-plate” resurfaces after 160 million years
In an unprecedented breakthrough, a tectonic plate thought to have disappeared into the annals of geological history has re-emerged.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 29
Earth’s sixth ocean: The East African Rift is splitting the continent in half
In the quiet stretches of Ethiopia’s desert, a 35-mile-long crack, known as the East African Rift, has been slowly forming since 2005.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 26
Earth's lost eighth continent has been found
The entire, nearly two-million-square-mile expanse of this submerged landmass has been meticulously mapped out by a research team.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 9
Researchers discover an ancient structure circling Earth’s core
Situated approximately 2,900 kilometers (1,800 miles) beneath the Earth's surface lies this remarkable layer.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 25
The Atlantic Ocean is getting wider every year, study finds
This oceanic expansion tells a much larger tale, unveiling a vast undersea dance that has been largely misinterpreted until recently.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 10
Massive new phosphate deposits in Norway could power electric cars for the next 50 years
These deposits are believed to be sufficient to meet the global demand for crucial products like fertilizers and electric vehicles.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 4
Scientists predict the Earth’s future by looking back at its last 100 million years
Scientists today have published new research revealing a detailed and dynamic model of the Earth’s surface over the past 100 million years.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 4
Researchers predict the Earth’s future by revealing its last 100 million years
Scientists today have published new research revealing a detailed and dynamic model of the Earth’s surface over the past 100 million years.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 13
Holy Grail and Ark of Covenant thought to be located under an English house
Respected historian believes lost treasure which could include the Ark of the Covenant and Holy Grail may be lying underneath a manor house.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 13
Scientists detect new molten rock layer hidden just below the Earth's surface
Scientists have discovered a new layer of partly molten rock under the Earth’s crust that might help settle a long-standing debate.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 8
Gamechanging discovery rewrites history of life on Earth
Diverse microbial life existed on Earth at least 3.75 billion years ago and challenges the conventional view of when life began.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 8
New discovery substantially rewrites history of life on Earth
Diverse microbial life existed on Earth at least 3.75 billion years ago, suggests a new study that challenges the view of when life began.
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