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Volcanic eruptions on the moon happened much more recently than we thought
By Harry Baker last updated
A new study using lunar samples obtained by China's Chang'e 5 rover has revealed how the moon was able to remain volcanically active even after its mantle began to cool.
Penis worm's ancient cousin fossilized with its doughnut-shaped brain intact
By Nicoletta Lanese last updated
Scientists found preserved brain tissue in a Cambrian fossil.
'Magic mirror' hidden image revealed after curators shine light on it
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
Cincinnati Art Museum curators were surprised to find a hidden image of Buddha in a mirror stored away in the archives.
Most UFOs are 'Chinese surveillance' drones and 'airborne clutter,' Pentagon officials reveal
By Brandon Specktor published
The U.S. government has officially started to explain some of the most infamous UFO encounters of the last decade, with China and weather balloons as top offenders.
Chinese rocket will crash to Earth on Nov. 5. Here's what we know.
By Ben Turner published
This is the fourth time in two years that a Long March 5B booster has crashed back to Earth in an uncontrolled reentry.
Ancient and bizarre 'innovation crab' from China had eyes on stalks, spike-studded arms and a tail full of 'blades'
By Mindy Weisberger published
A bizarre fossil from China's Chengjiang Lagerstätte site hints at early diversity in a group of Cambrian marine arthropods called radiodonts.
Everest Expedition Uncovers Exotic Species
By Bjorn Carey last updated
Scientists see amazing wildlife and new species in a remote corner of the planet.
Bizarre, primeval sharklike fish is unlike any vertebrate ever discovered
By Harry Baker published
Researchers in China have discovered fossilized fragments of an ancient shark-like fish — the oldest jawed vertebrate ever discovered.
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