The giant river system that existed 40 million years ago was discovered deep under the Antarctic ice

Geologists digging into the massive West Antarctic ice sheet have uncovered the remains of an ancient river system that once flowed for nearly a thousand miles. The discovery provides a glimpse into Earth’s history and hints at how extreme climate change could alter the planet, according to their findings, published June 5 in the journal … Read more

Bionic legs linked directly to nervous system enable ‘unprecedented level of brain control’

Help Amputees Walk Naturally – YouTube Look at A pioneering surgical procedure provides amputees with bionic limbs that are controlled directly by the nervous system, enabling patients to sense the limb’s position in space. Scientists demonstrated the success of the technique in a new study of seven people who received bionic legs, which was published … Read more

Asteroid Bennu samples reveal surprising insights into the early solar system

Asteroid Bennu Samples Reveal Surprising Insights Into Early Solar System

Asteroid samples collected from Bennu by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission have revealed fascinating details about the early solar system and the history of water in space. These samples, the largest ever returned to Earth by an asteroid, are providing scientists with invaluable data on conditions and processes that existed billions of years ago. Significance of the … Read more