A new study challenges the view that ammonites declined before their extinction 66 million years ago, showing instead that they remained globally diverse and robust. The research highlights that their extinction was influenced by a range of geographic and environmental factors, rather than an inevitable outcome. Ammonites bask in the Late Cretaceous sun. Credit: Artwork … Read more
Early humans appear to have experienced sudden and rapid technological progress about 600,000 years ago, according to new findings from a team of anthropologists who examined the use of ancient stone tools. The researchers behind the findings say this likely represents a major turning point in ancient human development, where the transmission of ancient knowledge … Read more
Image source, Getty Images Item information Airports have criticized the government’s sudden reintroduction of the 100ml limit on liquids in hand luggage last weekend. The Airport Operators Association (AOA) said it had left airports “frustrated” and created uncertainty and confusion for passengers as the busiest time of year approached. After installing high-tech new scanning equipment, … Read more
The DearMoon crew took to social media to share their disappointment following the abrupt cancellation of the mission. Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa canceled his planned flight around the moon on June 1 due to delays at SpaceX Starship mega rocket, which has not yet made a single manned test flight. Maezawa initially booked the private … Read more