earth mystery news

The first known fossil of a Denisovan skull has been found in a Siberian cave 0
- Ancient Archeology, From Around the Web
- April 3, 2019
DNA evidence hints that the hominids interbred with humans as recently as 15,000 years ago

By David Aragorn
Why Haven’t We Found Aliens Yet?0
- From Around the Web, Space
- April 3, 2019
For a few decades now, the leading edge of science and especially astronomy has been at least partially dedicated to the search for one of the most fundamental philosophical questions we have — are we alone in the universe?

By David Aragorn
Shocking study says more than one reality exists 0
- From Around the Web, Science & Technology
- April 2, 2019
A shocking new study suggest that, at a quantum level at least, two different versions of reality exist.

By David Aragorn
4 things we’ll learn from the first closeup image of a black hole 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- April 2, 2019
Event Horizon Telescope data are giving scientists an image of the Milky Way’s behemoth

By David Aragorn
Scientists have found a way to levitate objects with light 0
- From Around the Web, Science & Technology
- April 2, 2019
Turns out the key to making things lighter than air is…light!

By David Aragorn
Scientists discover genetic mutation that helps block pain and improve healing 0
- From Around the Web, Science & Technology
- April 2, 2019
Jo Cameron smells her smouldering flesh before realising she has even been burnt and scoffs down chilli peppers with ease — and now doctors believe the 71-year-old could hold the key to new treatments for chronic injuries, after discovering she feels virtually no pain.

By David Aragorn
‘Head transplant’ surgeons claim progress 0
- From Around the Web, Science & Technology
- April 2, 2019
Two controversial surgeons aiming to transplant a human head have reported spinal surgery success in animals.

By David Aragorn
Scientists uncover potential source of methane on Mars 0
- From Around the Web, Space
- April 1, 2019
Gas detected by Curiosity rover may have been released from fractured Martian permafrost

By David Aragorn
‘The Matrix’ Turns 20 0
- From Around the Web, Science & Technology
- April 1, 2019
March 31, 1999 saw the release of The Matrix, the sci-fi action film directed by the Wachowskis that went on to massive financial and critical success, spawning sequels and a host of other related media. The Onion looks back at big moments in the franchise on its 20-year anniversary.

By David Aragorn
Spacewalk Reassignments: What’s the Deal?0
- From Around the Web, Space
- March 30, 2019
On Friday, March 29, Christina Koch and Anne McClain were scheduled to perform a spacewalk together to upgrade the power systems of the International Space Station.

By David Aragorn