Prehistory
Hatzegopteryx: a giant flyer with an unusually strong neck
Hatzegopteryx had a more heavily built neck than many related pterosaurs. Researchers think that strength may have helped...
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Prehistory
Pteranodon: the toothless flying reptile above an ancient sea
Pteranodon flew over a sea that once crossed North America. Its toothless beak and skin wings belonged to...
Prehistory
Dunkleosteus: why a famous giant fish may have been shorter
A study in 2023 proposed a shorter body for Dunkleosteus than many older reconstructions. Its preserved head is...
Prehistory
Megalodon: why so much of its story comes from teeth
Megalodon left huge teeth across the fossil record. Its softer skeleton was less likely to survive, which makes...
Space
BepiColombo Arrives at Mercury
This draft stays hidden until ESA confirms BepiColombo’s planned Mercury orbit insertion in November 2026.
Space
The Solar System Explained
The Solar System includes the Sun, eight planets, moons, dwarf planets, asteroids and comets.
Space
Orionid Meteor Shower 2026: What to Know
The Orionids are active in October and early November 2026 and peak around 21–22 October.
Science
How Earth Works
Earth is always changing because of plate movement, volcanoes, erosion, water and climate.
Space
What Will Hera Learn From NASA’s Asteroid Test?
Hera will study Dimorphos to learn why NASA’s DART impact changed its orbit.