All articles tagged with #discovery
A significant fossil discovery of a Tenontosaurus in West Texas has expanded the known range of this herbivorous dinosaur during the Early Cretaceous, providing new insights into dinosaur distribution, ecosystems, and environmental adaptation in North America.
A 12-year-old boy named Nathan Hrushkin discovered a 69-million-year-old juvenile hadrosaur fossil in Alberta, leading to the excavation of dozens of bones and providing valuable insights into dinosaur evolution, all while highlighting the importance of land conservation for scientific discovery.
Scientists described numerous new species in 2025, including a tiny marsupial, Himalayan bat, ancient trees, a blue butterfly, and marine creatures like a new manta ray and guitar shark, highlighting Earth's rich biodiversity and urgent conservation needs amid threats like habitat loss and climate change.
An unseen Christmas 1963 script for the British sitcom Steptoe and Son, written by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson, has been discovered at the University of York. The script features Harold and Albert dealing with festive mishaps, reflecting British holiday humor, and was likely shelved due to time constraints. Elements from it were later used in a 1973 Christmas special, highlighting the enduring appeal of the show's humor.
In 2025, over 6,000 exoplanets have been confirmed by NASA, showcasing diverse worlds including twin-star planets, disintegrating planets, and potential signs of life, highlighting the rapid progress and ongoing mysteries in exoplanet research.
This article reviews the author's top discoveries in old music from the year, highlighting a range of genres and eras, from the eerie depths of The Mamas and the Papas' 'Mansions' to the eclectic sounds of Ulver and the nostalgic charm of Badly Drawn Boy's 'Once Around the Block,' emphasizing how these tracks and artists offered new insights and emotional connections.
Comet 3I/ATLAS, the third known interstellar visitor to pass through our solar system, is approaching its closest point to Earth on December 19, 2025, providing scientists a rare opportunity to study this ancient celestial object as it races away from the sun and out of our solar system.
Amateur archaeologists in Wigan, England, discovered a Bronze Age burial site that may be built on an even older Neolithic henge, potentially dating back to 10,000 B.C., revealing a site of significant historical and ceremonial importance.
A new bee species named 'Lucifer' with devil-like horns was discovered in Australia, highlighting the importance of native bee research for ecosystem preservation amid habitat threats.
A mysterious 20th-century two-wheeled vehicle made of bamboo has emerged from melting ice in the Swiss Alps, prompting investigations and public speculation about its origin and purpose, with historical artifacts previously recovered from receding glaciers in the region.
Egyptologist Zahi Hawass announced that a significant archaeological discovery inside the Great Pyramid of Giza, involving a new passageway, will be revealed in 2026 and could rewrite history. He also hopes to find the tomb of Imhotep and Nefertiti, with the former potentially being the most important find in history. Hawass highlighted advancements in technology used in the exploration and emphasized Egypt's efforts to reclaim its antiquities.
James Watson, Nobel laureate and key figure in discovering the DNA double helix, has died at 97. His groundbreaking work revolutionized biology, but his legacy is marred by controversial racist and sexist comments, leading to his removal from leadership roles at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Despite his scientific achievements, his remarks on race and gender have sparked ongoing debate about his overall impact.
James Watson, the co-discoverer of the DNA double helix, died at 97. His groundbreaking work transformed biology, but his later years were marred by controversial and unfounded remarks on race and gender, leading to his fall from grace and the revocation of his honors.
A man in France discovered $800,000 worth of gold, including bars and coins, while digging a swimming pool on his property. The gold, legally acquired and traced to a refinery 15-20 years ago, was found to belong to the property owner under French law, with the previous owner deceased and the origin of the gold a mystery.
A man in France discovered approximately 700,000 euros worth of gold bars and coins while digging his swimming pool, and was allowed to keep the treasure as it was not deemed archaeological. The origin of the hoard remains unknown, and it was found in plastic bags in his garden near Lyon.