Initially considered a "mini-moon", this 10-metre-diameter object reveals its true origin after advanced spectroscopic studies.
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An inconspicuous flower hides an incredible secret: as soon as it comes into contact with water, it changes in a spectacular way. But what is behind this unique natural wonder?
Apart from snow and hail, there are other lesser-known ice meteors that also precipitate and which we will explain in the following lines.
Danish researchers have examined the sunstones of Bornholm and established a connection to a devastating volcanic eruption. The stones are said to have been sacrificed 4,900 years ago - either to appease the gods or out of gratitude for the new harvest.
A new study published in the journal Biology explores how global warming is affecting the diversity of sharks and rays.
New research suggests bats can tolerate coronavirus and other viruses, offering hope for new approaches to fight viral diseases.
The asteroid Bennu, which is considered part of an object outside the solar system, has the ingredients for life to form.
The discovery of amino acids and nitrogenous bases in samples from the asteroid Bennu supports theories about the extra terrestrial origin of the basic components of life on Earth.
A humble vegetable has been recognized as the most nutritious in the world and the curious thing is that almost no one eats it. Find out if you're overlooking it too.
New evidence suggests that rather than filling up gradually over 10,000 years or so, the Mediterranean Sea was refilled by an immense megaflood.
Pollution is one of the greatest environmental risks to human health. We explore its different forms, and for each group of pollutants how they end up affecting air, soil and water.
Microbes under beaches filter out harmful substances, but climate change and rising sea levels threaten their vital function, a study shows.