A 30-year-old fossil was hiding bones from a mysterious ancient sea monster
Four previously unrecognized bones from a giant Cretaceous mosasaur were discovered in fossils collected in Osaka more than 30 years ago. The bones include the first confirmed premaxilla ever identified in a Japanese mosasaur fossil, with skull parts showing unusual anatomical features that may indicate an entirely new species.
Read full story →Venus’s pale yellow clouds may hide something surprisingly dark
Scientists calculated that Venus's clouds' unidentified dark ultraviolet material absorbs light far more strongly than previously thought. This finding narrows possibilities for determining whether the mysterious substance is organic, inorganic, or something unexpected.
Scientists find water was fueling volcanoes 3 billion years ago
Water-rich crustal material sank into Earth's mantle more than three billion years ago through a process called "dripduction," fueling volcanic eruptions. Ancient rocks from Western Australia provided evidence that this water-delivery mechanism operated long before modern plate tectonics fully developed.
Scientists discover a hidden switch that shuts down inflammation
Scientists discovered a natural braking system that switches off inflammation and prevents harmful immune cell buildup. Boosting this pathway in people reduced inflammation-related immune changes and accelerated pain relief.