A surprising discovery emerged from a security camera video taken during Myanmar’s recent magnitude 7.7 earthquake. While the footage initially drew attention for showing the dramatic fault movement, scientists soon realized it revealed something never captured before: curved fault slip.
Scientists just found a massive earthquake threat hiding beneath Yukon
A long-forgotten fault in Canada's Yukon Territory has just revealed its dangerous potential. Scientists using cutting-edge satellite and drone data discovered that the Tintina fault, previously considered dormant, has produced multiple major earthquakes in the recent geological past and could do so again. These hidden fault lines, now identified near...
An Ancient Predator’s Shift in Diet Offers Clues on Surviving Climate Change
Fossil teeth reveal how a 56-million-year-old mammal adapted to global warming and what it means for animals today.
UNM Study Sheds Light on Major Earthquake Risk off Coast of British Columbia
An international study led by researchers at The University of New Mexico has produced the first detailed images of the Queen Charlotte fault system off the coast of northern British Columbia, confirming that the region is capable of generating powerful megathrust earthquakes and tsunamis.
Seismologists Tapped into the Fiber Optic Cable Network to Study Offshore Faults
The Pacific Northwest boasts an extensive network of more than 600 seismic monitoring stations that help researchers track tectonic and volcanic phenomena, including earthquakes.
Crushing vs. Slashing: New skull scans reveal how giant dinosaurs killed
Tyrannosaurus rex might be the most famous meat-eater of all time, but it turns out it wasn’t the only way to be a terrifying giant. New research shows that while T. rex evolved a skull designed for bone-crushing bites like a modern crocodile, other massive carnivorous dinosaurs like spinosaurs and...
Scientists just cracked the code to editing entire chromosomes flawlessly
A group of Chinese scientists has created powerful new tools that allow them to edit large chunks of DNA with incredible accuracy—and without leaving any trace. Using a mix of advanced protein design, AI, and clever genetic tweaks, they’ve overcome major limitations in older gene editing methods. These tools can...
These butterflies look the same, but DNA uncovered six hidden species
Glasswing butterflies may all look alike, but behind their transparent wings hides an evolutionary story full of intrigue. Researchers discovered that while these butterflies appear nearly identical to avoid predators, they produce unique pheromones to attract suitable mates from their own species. A massive genetic mapping effort has now revealed...
Scientists reexamine 47-year-old fossil and discover a new Jurassic sea monster
A new long-necked marine reptile, Plesionectes longicollum, has been identified from a decades-old fossil found in Germany’s Posidonia Shale. The remarkably preserved specimen rewrites part of the Jurassic marine story, revealing unexpected diversity during a time of oceanic chaos. It is now the oldest known plesiosaur from Holzmaden.
Woodpeckers thrive where missiles fly. How a bombing range became a wildlife refuge
In a surprising twist of conservation success, a U.S. Air Force bombing range in Florida has become a sanctuary for endangered species like the red-cockaded woodpecker. Michigan State University researchers used decades of monitoring data to study the impact of moving birds from healthier populations to struggling ones. The outcome?...