In 1967 the fossilized remains of a strange new shark species were discovered in Will County, Ill., an area known for its marine fossils dating back more than 300 million years. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
This is why we can’t have nice species: Last week one of the world’s rarest plants was stolen from public display in London at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . An unknown thief or... -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Thousands of years ago a star exploded in a supernova, leaving behind the glorious riot of colored gas we see now as the Crab Nebula. The light from this explosion reached Earth in 1054 A.D.,... -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Here’s one thing you already knew: red pandas are adorable. While they’re not domesticated and therefore are probably not suitable as pets, some people keep them as pets anyway –... -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Here’s one thing you already knew: red pandas are adorable. While they’re not domesticated and therefore are probably not suitable as pets, some people keep them as pets anyway –... -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
This Native American painting in White Mesa, Arizona was long thought to represent the Crab supernova of 1054 A.D., but recent investigations suggest otherwise. Credit: E. C. Krupp Thousands of... -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Edward Teller (January 15, 1908 - September 9, 2003) Edward Teller was born on this day 106 years ago. Teller is best known to the general public for two things: his reputation as the “father... -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
So good at hunting theyre named after their prize, birds of prey have a whole lot to teach us about flight and airborne pursuit. But for whatever reason – perhaps because theyre so quick... -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com