Category: Science

Archaeologists have uncovered traces of indigo dye on stone tools dating back 34,000 years from Dzudzuana Cave in Georgia. This discovery, led by experts from Ca Foscari University of Venice, reveals early humans processed plants for more than just food, pointing to advanced skills in the Upper Paleolithic era. Discovery in Dzudzuana Cave Researchers examined five unknapped stone pebbles from the cave site in the Caucasus foothills. These tools showed…

Astronauts on the International Space Station during Expedition 73 are diving into key health studies to fight bone loss and understand brain changes caused by living in zero gravity. This work, happening in late August and early September 2025, aims to keep space travelers safe on long missions and could help treat health issues back on Earth. Key Health Challenges in Space Living without gravity takes a toll on the…

A Harvard astrophysicist has sparked global debate by suggesting that the massive interstellar object known as 3I/Atlas, discovered in July 2025, could be an alien spacecraft rather than a natural comet. Avi Loeb, a prominent scientist, points to its unusual size, trajectory, and brightness as signs it might be artificial, while NASA insists it is just a comet posing no threat to Earth. This claim comes amid fresh telescope data…

Archaeologists in the country of Georgia have discovered a 1.8 million-year-old human jawbone at the Orozmani site, marking it as the oldest human remains found outside Africa. This find, announced on August 27, 2025, offers fresh insights into the early migration of Homo erectus from Africa to Eurasia around two million years ago. Key Details of the Orozmani Discovery The jawbone came to light during excavations in the village of…

NASA has turned its top telescopes on a rare visitor from beyond our solar system, the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, revealing surprising details about its makeup and behavior. In recent weeks, the James Webb Space Telescope, Hubble Space Telescope, and SPHEREx mission have teamed up to study this object, which is speeding through at over 130,000 miles per hour and showing traits that puzzle experts. This comet, first spotted in July…

A stunning fireball streaked across the night sky over southern Japan on August 19, 2025, turning darkness into day for a brief moment. Witnesses in cities like Kagoshima, Kumamoto, and even Osaka reported seeing the bright object around 11 p.m. local time, with footage capturing its dramatic path over the Pacific Ocean. This event drew quick attention from locals and experts alike. The fireball released energy equal to 1.6 kilotons…

Scientists have uncovered a new species of black bass fish in the rivers of eastern Georgia and western South Carolina, marking a key find for biodiversity in the region. Named Bartram’s bass, this gold scaled apex predator was confirmed through recent surveys and DNA analysis, highlighting ongoing threats from invasive species and habitat loss. The Discovery Journey Researchers from universities and wildlife agencies launched surveys in 2022 and 2023 to…

Skywatchers in India can catch the stunning Perseid meteor shower at its peak tonight, offering a chance to see up to 100 shooting stars per hour under clear skies. This annual event, caused by Earth passing through comet debris, lights up the night from August 12 to 13, with the best views in the pre-dawn hours across various locations. What Causes the Perseid Meteor Shower The Perseid meteor shower happens…

A quiet June afternoon in Henry County, Georgia, turned into a once-in-a-billion-years kind of moment when a meteorite tore through a suburban home’s roof. Scientists now say it’s at least 20 million years older than Earth itself. A Crash That Felt Like a Gunshot Residents described the sound as a “close-range gunshot.” It happened on June 26 in McDonough, a city just south of Atlanta. The rock didn’t politely roll…

A quiet summer afternoon in Georgia turned extraordinary when a meteorite crashed through a family’s home. Now, scientists say the rock is a relic from before our planet was even born. A Rock from the Dawn of the Solar System When something from the sky smashes through your roof, you don’t expect it to rewrite history books. But that’s exactly what happened in McDonough, Georgia, on June 26. The space…