Namibia’s dry grasslands are dotted with round, grassless patches known as “fairy circles.” These circles are spaced out across the ground in a honeycomb pattern. For years, scientists have struggled to discover what causes them. Some scientists think the circles…
Bubbles trapped in ice cores are allowing scientists to study the history of the earth's atmosphere. By examining the bubbles, scientists can better understand the consequences of global warming and what will happen to plants and soil if the planet…
The Colli Albani Volcanic District, near Rome, Italy, appears to be "waking up" from hibernation. New steam belts are appearing, along with earthquakes and a rise in ground level, all of which indicate new volcanic activity. The volcano, however, will…
Scientists have discovered three small planets that they think could support life. The planets are orbiting a dwarf star. Previously, scientists have thought dwarf stars to be too small and too cool to hold habitable planets in their orbits. The researchers used…