Canada’s 4.16-Billion-Year-Old Rocks May Unlock Earth’s Ancient Geological Secrets Rocks from a volcanic belt in northern Quebec have been confirmed as the oldest ever discovered on Earth, dating back a staggering 4.16 billion years. This groundbreaking finding has sent ripples of excitement through the scientific community, offering a rare glimpse into the planet’s primordial past […]
US quantum tech unlocks 3D acceleration using 6 hair-thin lasers, cold atoms
US Quantum Tech Unlocks 3D Acceleration Using 6 Hair-Thin Lasers, Cold Atoms A new type of atom interferometer built by researchers at the University of Colorado (UC) has opened up a realm of possibilities in quantum technology. By harnessing the power of six hair-thin lasers and manipulating cold atoms, this groundbreaking innovation has paved the […]
‘Lost mountains’: Hidden Antarctic peaks buried under miles of ice identified
“Lost Mountains”: Revealing the Hidden Antarctic Peaks Beneath Miles of Ice Antarctica hides a secret beneath its vast ice: an ancient and rugged landscape that’s only now coming to light. Recent advancements in technology, such as ice-penetrating radar and satellite imagery, have enabled scientists to identify hidden mountain ranges buried under miles of ice in […]
117-million-year-old deep-sea mud waves unlock Atlantic Ocean’s birth story
117-million-year-old deep-sea mud waves unlock Atlantic Ocean’s birth story The Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest of Earth’s five oceans. It formed from the dramatic separation of the supercontinent Pangaea into Laurasia and Gondwana around 200 million years ago. This geological event reshaped the world as we know it, giving rise to the vast Atlantic Ocean […]
Bolivia’s long-dormant ‘zombie’ volcano coming back to life after 250,000 years
The Awakening of Uturuncu: Bolivia’s Long-Dormant ‘Zombie’ Volcano Reviving After 250,000 Years High in the Central Andes, a geological enigma lies dormant. Uturuncu volcano in Bolivia hasn’t erupted in over 250,000 years, earning it the moniker of a ‘zombie’ volcano. However, recent seismic activity and ground swelling indicate that this slumbering giant might be stirring […]
205-mile thick ocean plates may sink or float based on buried ancient rock layer
205-mile Thick Ocean Plates May Sink or Float Based on Buried Ancient Rock Layer In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers from the University of Southampton and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution have shed light on a fascinating phenomenon that could revolutionize our understanding of plate tectonics. The study, published in the prestigious journal Nature Geoscience, reveals […]
North American continent slowly losing rock from its underside, discover scientists
The North American Continent: Slowly Losing Rock from Its Underside Researchers have discovered that the North American continent is slowly losing rock from its underside. This groundbreaking revelation has sparked significant interest and concern among the scientific community. The findings shed light on the dynamic and ever-changing nature of the Earth’s geological processes, highlighting the […]