Earth has undergone multiple mass extinctions during its existence; for example, the Toarcian Oceanic Anoxic Event (T-OAE) has decimated the planet’s marine ecosystems. But according to a new study by international researchers from Caltech, George Mason University, the University of Naples and elsewhere, the destructive effects of the T-OAE over a period of 300,000 to … Read more
Tens of thousands of meteorites have been found on Earth, but the vast majority remain shrouded in mystery. These rocks obviously come from space, but it’s difficult to determine their exact origins, in the solar system or even beyond, without knowing their flight paths. But now researchers believe they have linked a meteorite discovered decades … Read more
Many are bracing for a sharp drop in interest rates this year, hitting older people who prefer to keep larger amounts in safe havens. They were just getting used to earning five percent or more on their deposits, after receiving virtually nothing for more than a decade after the financial crisis. Instead, 2024 was bright … Read more
Bradley Ford was 11 years old when he starred in the chocolate giant’s ad. Now 26, he has revealed how he came to star – and reprized the role on TikTok. The one-minute ad saw Bradley and co-star Georgia Wake frantically wiggling their eyebrows to the song Don’t Stop the Rock in front of a … Read more
Geologists digging into West Antarctica’s vast ice sheet have discovered the remains of an ancient river system that once flowed nearly a thousand miles. The discovery offers a glimpse into Earth’s history and indicates how extreme climate change could change the planet, according to their findings, published June 5 in the journal Science Advances. “When … Read more
Cyclists in London say they are “incredibly disappointed” after councilors voted to allow taxi drivers access to the previously notoriously dangerous Bank Junction, where traffic restrictions have been in place for seven years restricting the intersection to cyclists, pedestrians and buses. In May 2017, the junction and surrounding streets, which are in the heart of … Read more
The small predatory reptile lived among the largest apex predators. June 20, 2024, 11:21 am ET • 8 minutes reading Paleontologists have discovered a new species of ancient crocodilian reptile that once roamed the lands and waters of Brazil. The fossils, found in a fossil-rich locality called “Linha Várzea 2” in southern Brazil, are now … Read more
Paleontologists have discovered a new species of ancient crocodilian reptile that once roamed the lands and waters of Brazil. The fossils, found in a fossil-rich locality called “Linha Várzea 2” in southern Brazil, are now called Parvosuchus aurelioi, a new ancient genus of small predatory reptiles dating back about 237 million years, according to an … Read more
To be happy. The Bank of England has tamed the inflation dragon and returned it to its legendary 2 percent target for the first time since July 2021. But looking at the Office for National Statistics figures, our analysis shows that inflation has totaled 20 per cent since then, as households have suffered higher costs … Read more
By Stacy Liberatore for Dailymail.com Published: 1:06 PM EDT, June 19, 2024 | Updated: 2:41 PM EDT, June 19, 2024 The face of the first man was revealed 300,000 years after his death. Scientists have reconstructed the oldest known Homo sapien skull, found in Morocco, which was missing the lower jaw when it was uncovered … Read more