Scorched Earth: Severe Drought Devastates Southern Africa
One of the driest growing seasons in decades has decimated crops and left millions hungry. A prolonged dry spell in southern Africa in early 2024…
Read MoreOne of the driest growing seasons in decades has decimated crops and left millions hungry. A prolonged dry spell in southern Africa in early 2024…
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The initial step in the search for extraterrestrial life involves identifying the presence of liquid water. The moons of Saturn and Jupiter like Enceladus, Ganymede,…
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The enormous ichthyosaur could have reached lengths exceeding 80 feet (25 meters) and existed during the Late Triassic period. A recently identified ichthyosaur species may…