Space science
A 'second moon' made of gold appears in the heart of the Earth?
These massive structures, resembling two submerged continents rising from the Earth's core, have baffled scientists for years and may be ancient gold and platinum.
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Archeology
15m long monster never seen before 'rises' in the middle of the Egyptian desert
A new member of the largest family of monsters to ever walk the continents has been found in an oasis in the Western Desert of Egypt.
Discover science
Huge Block of Material Hidden Under Africa and the Pacific Ocean
Scientists know almost nothing about the origin and composition of two large continent-sized rock masses located on opposite sides of the Earth's inner mantle.
Archeology
Lost continent found after 375 years
It took scientists 375 years to discover the world's eighth continent.
Space science
Another planet hidden inside the Earth, causing the continents to shift
American scientists have found evidence that the remains of another planet inside the Earth drove plate tectonics.
Archeology
Scientists rescue half-ton 'evidence of human civilization' at the southern tip of the Black Continent
Evidence of human civilization with an age of tens of thousands of years has been found.
Discover science
Why is Australia full of poisonous animals?
The right ecosystem and random chance make Australia a promised land for animals that use venom as biological weapons.
Space science
The earth is about to shake, raining diamonds everywhere?
Several continents on Earth show signs of tearing apart. This has happened many times in the past, accompanied by raining diamonds - quite literally.
Space science
'Strange mushroom-shaped object' is rising, splitting an Earth continent in two
Geophysicists have found a surprising reason why a famous continental rift is rapidly widening.
Discover science
What will the world map look like in 250 million years?
Scientists predict that in 250 million years, Earth will have a new supercontinent. But what will it look like?
1001 mystery
New discovery in Antarctica: Scientists find mysterious 'giant object' with a diameter of 56km!
On the cold and mysterious continent of Antarctica, scientists recently discovered something surprising: a giant and mysterious object with a diameter of 56 km!
Oceanography
The Mediterranean Sea could disappear
As the Earth's two major tectonic plates collide, it is likely that the Mediterranean Sea will be wiped off the map in the future.
Animal world
Ethiopian Wolf: Africa's Most Endangered Carnivore Despite Existing for More Than 1 Million Years
Africa is a continent famous for its biodiversity, especially its predators, from lions and cheetahs to foxes and mongooses.
Discover science
Why did humans first appear in Africa?
Our ancestors first appeared in Africa, but why there and not elsewhere?