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The enigmatic nature of Earth’s mantle continues to captivate scientists, constantly yielding new revelations. Not long ago, the academic world was astonished by the discovery of a lost continent, hidden beneath Earth’s crust for over three centuries. The latest groundbreaking discovery is an immense subterranean ocean, encapsulated within the molecular structure of a mineral called ringwoodite, situated 400 miles beneath …

Researchers have uncovered a massive geological structure deep in the Pacific Ocean near Easter Island, which may explain the rapid expansion of the East Pacific Rise, the world’s fastest-spreading ocean ridge. This finding was made by University of Maryland geologist Jingchuan Wang and his team using seismic data, as reported by Science Alert. The team utilized sound waves to penetrate …

New footage from the Tonga Trench in the South Pacific has revealed a bigfin squid (Magnapinna) using its 13-foot-long tentacles to “walk” along the ocean floor. Captured 10,800 feet beneath the surface by an underwater rover from the Minderoo-UWA Deep-Sea Research Centre, this sighting adds to the elusive nature of these creatures, with only 20 confirmed observations to date. Bigfin …

Apple had high hopes that new artificial intelligence enhancements would boost the popularity of the iPhone 16. However, early pre-sale figures suggest a less enthusiastic consumer response than anticipated. The tech giant has been relying on the iPhone 16 to rejuvenate its sales following a period of lackluster performance. The era when Apple enthusiasts would eagerly upgrade their phones nearly …

Rwanda is currently facing its first outbreak of the Marburg virus, which has already claimed the lives of at least six individuals, including several healthcare workers from the intensive care unit of a hospital. Since the outbreak began on September 27, the country has confirmed 26 cases. In response, the Rwandan government, as explained by Health Minister Sabin Nsanzimana, has …

In the near future, humans may reside in mushroom-based colonies on the Moon, thanks to a novel plan by NASA that utilizes fungi, algae, and water. This initiative aims to establish a lunar base to facilitate further space exploration, particularly missions to Mars. The challenge for NASA lies in the logistics of lunar construction. Transporting traditional building materials like bricks …

The search for life beyond Earth advanced with a significant discovery of water vapor in space. In a recent study, scientists observed a gas and dust disk around a young star using the Atacama Large Millimetre/submillimetre Array (ALMA). The star, named HL Tauri, is located 450 light-years away, and researchers found a vast amount of water vapor surrounding it. The …

Archaeologists have uncovered the oldest known eyeliner from the remains of a prehistoric city in Turkey, revealing that humans have been using makeup for more than 8,000 years. The discovery, a kohl stick, was found in Yeşilova Höyük, an ancient settlement in western Turkey. Kohl sticks, still popular today, were traditionally used as eyeliner. This particular one, made from green …