Gil Caparas
416 posts
Researchers Find Evidence of Core-Mantle Interaction in Hawaii’s Volcanic Rocks
Scientists have detected core-derived ruthenium in Hawaiian lava, revealing that Earth’s core may leak precious metals into the mantle and up to the surface.
June 4, 2025
James Webb Telescope Reveals Signs of Supermassive Black Hole in M83 Galaxy
At a Glance Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have made a discovery in the nearby…
June 1, 2025
Prehistoric Tegu Lizards Found in North America: New Species Uncovered in 15-Million-Year-Old Fossil
A 15-million-year-old vertebra fossil reveals that tegu lizards once naturally roamed North America during a prehistoric warm spell.
May 29, 2025
Study Reveals Bullfrog Removal Boosts Recovery of Native Pond Turtle Populations in Yosemite
A new long-term study finds that removing invasive bullfrogs from Yosemite has led to a rebound in native northwestern pond turtle populations, especially among juveniles.
May 28, 2025
New Study Reveals the Strongest Solar Storm Ever Recorded, Occurring 14,300 Years Ago
Scientists have identified the strongest solar storm in Earth’s history—dating back 14,300 years—using tree ring radiocarbon spikes and advanced Ice Age climate modeling.
May 27, 2025
Jupiter Was Twice as Large in Its Early Days, New Study Finds
Jupiter may have once been twice its current size, with findings from its inner moons revealing a giant planet that shaped the early Solar System more dramatically than previously thought.
May 26, 2025
Scientists Capture Visual Evidence of Relativistic Speed’s Effect on Objects
For the first time, scientists have captured images showing how objects appear rotated, not squashed, when moving near light speed, confirming a 65-year-old relativity prediction.
May 22, 2025
Study Finds Nanoplastics Can Absorb Toxic Metals, Increasing Health Risks
New research shows that nanoplastics can absorb toxic metals like lead, raising concerns that these tiny particles may carry harmful substances deeper into the human body.
May 22, 2025
CERN Scientists Achieve ‘Gold Creation’ in Latest Particle Collision Experiment
CERN scientists have briefly turned lead into gold by smashing nuclei at near-light speed, offering new insights into nuclear physics rather than alchemical riches.
May 21, 2025
Study Traces the Ancestry of Roses, Revealing Two Key Origins in China
New genomic research reveals that all modern roses trace back to two wild ancestors in China, reshaping our understanding of rose evolution and guiding future breeding efforts.
May 15, 2025
