Ancient Discoveries

Illustration of the largest Martian meteorite about to be auctioned in New York (AI-generated, non-realistic illustration). Credit: Ideogram.
Mars Mega Meteorite Auction: $4 Million Price Tag for Largest Piece of the Red Planet Ever Found on Earth Stuns Experts
In an unprecedented cosmic event, the largest Martian meteorite ever discovered on Earth is set to be auctioned in New York, captivating scientists and collectors alike with its astronomical value and potential insights into the red planet's geological history.

By Kristen HarrisJuly 13, 2025

Illustration of ancient Martian riverbeds sprawling across the southern highlands, suggesting a water-rich past on Mars (AI-generated, non-realistic illustration). Credit: Ideogram.
Ancient Martian Riverbeds Unveiled: 10,000 Miles of Watercourses Suggest Mars Was Once Lush and Teeming with Life
In a groundbreaking discovery that challenges our understanding of the Red Planet, scientists have unveiled nearly 10,000 miles of ancient riverbeds on Mars, suggesting it was once a lush and water-rich world.

By Michael SchneiderJuly 10, 2025

Illustration of the discovery of the oldest known rocks on Earth, dating back 4.16 billion years, in northern Quebec (AI-generated, non-realistic illustration). Credit: Ideogram.
“Oldest Rocks Ever Found!”: Scientists Unveil 4.16-Billion-Year-Old Secrets Hidden Beneath Canadian Wilderness, Redefining Earth’s Fiery Origins
In a groundbreaking discovery that could reshape our understanding of Earth's origins, geologists have uncovered the planet's oldest known rocks in northern Quebec, dating back an astonishing 4.16 billion years.

By Michael SchneiderJuly 1, 2025

Illustration of the San's rock art depicting a prehistoric dicynodont creature (AI-generated, non-realistic illustration). Credit: Ideogram.
Ancient Art Mystery Solved: 1835 San Cave Painting Depicts Pre-Dinosaur Dicynodont, Predating Western Discovery by a Decade
In the arid expanse of South Africa's Karoo region, a remarkable discovery has linked ancient Indigenous rock art with prehistoric fossils, shedding new light on the intersection of cultural memory and Earth's deep history.

By Vivian HoJune 14, 2025

Illustration of early modern humans and Neanderthals coexisting in Ice Age Europe (AI-generated, non-realistic illustration). Credit: Ideogram.
Ancient Shockwaves: Oldest Human DNA Discovery Unveils Lost Connections and Hidden Histories in Ice Age Europe
In a remarkable breakthrough, scientists have uncovered the oldest high-quality human DNA ever found, revealing intricate connections and shared ancestry between early modern humans and Neanderthals in Ice Age Europe.

By Michael SchneiderJune 13, 2025