Tag: nature
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Duelling Dinosaur: Is the ‘Duelling Dinosaur’ a young T. rex or a new species?”,
What makes the ‘Duelling Dinosaur’ so intriguing A fossil nicknamed the “Duelling Dinosaur” has reignited debates among palaeontologists about the defining features of the iconic Tyrannosaurus rex. Found in a context that suggested two animals might have fought or interacted closely, the specimen’s unusual bones have invited fresh questions: does it belong to a juvenile…
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How Planets Get Wet: Water Creation During Planet Formation
Introduction: A Wet Start for Planets For years, scientists have wondered how rocky planets acquire their water—whether it is delivered after formation by comets and asteroids, or whether water can emerge in the early molten stages of planet building. Recent work published in Nature by researchers affiliated with Carnegie and other institutions suggests a compelling…
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Near-Complete Fossil in Argentina Is One of The World’s Oldest Dinosaurs
Rare Find in the Andes Reveals an Ancient Dinosaur In the rugged high Andes of Argentina, a paleontological team has uncovered a near-complete skeleton of one of the world’s oldest dinosaurs. The discovery, announced by the CONICET research agency, centers on Huayracursor jaguensis, a small, long-necked herbivore that lived during the late Triassic period. The…
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Near-Complete Fossil in Argentina Reveals One of the World’s Oldest Dinosaurs
Ancient Find in the Andes Argentinian scientists have unveiled a remarkable fossil discovery in the rugged Andes, a find that promises to reshuffle our understanding of the earliest dinosaurs. The CONICET research agency announced that a paleontological team unearthed an almost complete skeleton of a small, long-necked reptile now named Huayracursor jaguensis. The fossil was…
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What’s Odd About the Moon’s Largest Crater—and Why Artemis Astronauts Are Headed There
Introduction: A Giant Crater That Holds Inside Secrets The Moon’s far side hosts the Solar System’s largest known impact basin: the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) basin. Spanning roughly 1,930 kilometers north-south and about 1,600 kilometers east-west, this ancient scar on the Moon’s crust formed around 4.3 billion years ago when a colossal asteroid struck the young…
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Harvest Moon 2025: Global Spotlight on October’s First Supermoon in 12 Stunning Images
October 2025: A Global Harvest Moon supermoon moment The year’s first Harvest Moon arrives in October 2025, and it’s delivering a visual feast for stargazers, photographers, and casual skywatchers alike. As the full moon coincides with its closest approach to Earth, the Harvest Moon appears larger and brighter, casting a warm, amber glow that resonates…
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First Step Toward TBE Treatment: Scientists Identify Virus Entry Door
Overview: Why this discovery matters for TBE treatment Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) remains a significant public health concern in Europe and parts of Asia, where colder winters and milder seasons have contributed to a growing presence of ticks and a higher risk of transmission. While vaccination provides solid protection for many, immunization is not universal, and…
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First Step Toward Treatment for TBE
First steps toward a treatment for tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) remains a significant public health challenge in Europe and Asia, where climate-driven changes are expanding the habitats of ticks and the viruses they carry. While vaccines provide strong protection for many, not everyone can or wants to be vaccinated, and a specific treatment…
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Polytechnique Engineers Design a Low-Cost, Kirigami-Inspired Parachute for a New Era of Airdrops
Kirigami meets parachute technology Researchers at Polytechnique Montreal have fused the ancient Japanese art of kirigami with parachute design to create a low-cost concept that could power humanitarian airdrops and scientific missions. In a study published in Nature, Frédérick Gosselin and David Mélançon outline how a flat sheet, cut and folded in a kirigami pattern,…
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Kirigami-Inspired Parachutes Could Be Low-Cost and Scalable
From flat sheet to skyward canopy: a new take on parachutes Researchers at Polytechnique Montreal have devised a novel parachute concept inspired by kirigami—the Japanese art of folding and cutting paper to create three-dimensional designs. The team, led by mechanical engineering professor Frédérick Gosselin and colleague David Mélançon, published their findings in Nature this week,…