Tag : Science
Fossil Uncovers Mystery of How Snakes Lost Their Legs
A new study sheds light regarding the mystery of how snakes lost their legs and became the slithering animal that the world knows today. According to the researchers who carried out the study, these reptiles lost their limbs and evolved by burrowing underground to hunt. Northern Lights Shifting to South Due to Earth Weakening Magnetic Field
A new study has revealed that the northern lights, also known as Aurora Borealis, are shifting to southern regions due to the weakening magnetic fields of Earth. Despite this, the scientists who conducted the study noted that this is not an indicator that the fields will flip soon. Earth’s Geomagnetic Field Not in Danger of Reversing According to Scientists
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) assured the people of Earth that the planet's geomagnetic field is not in danger of flipping out anytime soon. Based on their calculations, Earth's geomagnetic field is still currently stable. Mars Could Soon Have Rings According to Scientists
Scientists predicted that someday, Mars could have rings around it just like Saturn. This could happen after the Red Planet's natural satellite Phobos completely breaks apart. Science News: Scientists Observing Birth of Possibly Three New Planets
For the first time ever, scientists are witnessing distant planets that are currently in the process of being born. According to them, studying this rare phenomenon can provide the entire scientific community with a deeper understanding of how planets are really formed. Bill Nye ‘the Science Guy’ Knows How the World can Beat Climate Change
Bill Nye, the enthusiastic and inspiring former host of the television series "Bill Nye the Science Guy," detailed his plans to solve the growing issue of climate change in his new book "Unstoppable: Harnessing Science to Change the World." According to the pop scientist, the people of Earth have ev… Mars’ Moon Phobos Breaking Apart due to Red Planet’s Gravitational Pull
NASA's scientists have reported that Phobos, the moon orbiting Mars, is nearing its destruction. According to the scientists, this is due to the strong gravitational force exerted by the Red Planet on the natural satellite. Science News: Extinct Giant Rats Could Make a Comeback, According to Scientists
Scientists have discovered that large rats the size of dogs once roamed the Earth. Although they are already extinct, it is still possible that the gigantic versions of these rats and other animals could return. Scientist Discovers Evidence of Parallel Universes
A scientist may have found evidence that could prove the notion that multiple universes do exist. Astrophysicist Ranga-Ram Chary of California's U.S. Planck Data Center made the discovery after studying the aftermath of the Big Bang Taurid Meteor Shower Expected to Begin This Week
Stargazers are in for a treat as NASA predicted that the annual Taurid meteor shower is expected to begin this week. During this rare event, spectators will be able to see balls of fire streaking across the sky. Footage of Rare and Elusive Omura’s Whale Captured for the First Time [VIDEO]
A team of international researchers were able to observe and capture images of the rare Omura's whale for the first time. According to the researchers, the discovery is considered a significant one because it can provide them with more insight regarding the characteristics of this elusive whale spec… Scientists Bring Sci-Fi Technology to Life by Creating Working Tractor Beam
The concept of tractor beams, as seen in the "Star Wars" and "Star Trek" films, has always belonged to the realm of science fiction. But recently, a team of scientists were able to create a real-life tractor beam that can levitate, pull and rotate objects in mid-air. Scientists Explain Why Earth is so Much Bigger Than Mars
A new study on the solar system was able to uncover the mystery behind the massive size difference between Earth and Mars. According to the scientists, this has something to do with the location of the two planets. Scientists Say Mysterious Space Junk Expected to Hit Earth on Friday the 13th
As if Friday the 13th is not eerie enough, scientists warned that a junk from space is expected to crash into Earth on that day next month. Scientists still do not know what the debris actually is but they are sure that it is man-made. Scientists Discover New Giant Tortoise Species in Galapagos
A team of researchers working in the Galapagos Islands has discovered a new species of giant tortoises living in a region in the archipelago. According to the researchers, the new discovery will usher in new efforts geared toward the conservation and protection of these rare animals.