Articles for category: New Discoveries

Shell

The Ancient Fossilized Shell Mounds Beneath Taipei

Maria Faith Saligumba

Hidden beneath the bustling, neon-lit streets of Taipei lies a silent, ancient world that most people never imagine. Long before the city’s skyscrapers and night markets, this land was shaped by the tides and lives of creatures that left their mark in the form of fossilized shell mounds. These mysterious relics, buried deep under layers ...

The Moon Over Earth

How the Moon Got Synchronized With Earth

Maria Faith Saligumba

Imagine looking up at the night sky and realizing the same face of the Moon has gazed down on humanity for thousands—no, millions—of years. It’s a comforting thought, almost like an ancient friend always showing its best side. But have you ever wondered why the Moon never turns its back on us? The answer is ...

10 Mind-Bending Discoveries That Rewrote Science Textbooks

10 Mind-Bending Discoveries That Rewrote Science Textbooks

Kristina

Have you ever thought the ground beneath your feet was stable and unchanging, only to learn that entire continents drift like rafts on an ocean of molten rock? That’s exactly how scientists felt when discoveries overturned everything they thought they knew. We’re living through one of the most exciting eras in scientific history, where breakthroughs ...

5 Bizarre Phenomena in Nature That Science Can't Fully Explain

5 Bizarre Phenomena in Nature That Science Can’t Fully Explain

Kristina

Ever get the feeling that the more we learn about our planet, the more questions pile up? For all the technological advances and research breakthroughs we’ve made, Mother Nature still keeps some of her most intriguing secrets locked away. There are moments when scientists scratch their heads, stare at the data, and admit they just ...

The Earth's Core Is a Time Capsule: What Scientists Are Discovering Below

The Earth’s Core Is a Time Capsule: What Scientists Are Discovering Below

Kristina

You might think that everything worth discovering has already been found. Here’s the thing: there’s an entire world thousands of miles beneath your feet that scientists are only now starting to truly understand. Deep below the surface, where no human could ever travel, the Earth’s core is revealing secrets that challenge what we thought we ...

A scientist genetically engineering cells under a lamp.

13 Fascinating Genetic Engineering Advances: From Crops to Medicine

Trizzy Orozco

Genetic engineering has been at the forefront of scientific innovation, offering groundbreaking solutions to some of the most complex problems in agriculture, medicine, and environmental sustainability. From enhancing crop yields to pioneering treatments for genetic disorders, this dynamic field constantly evolves, driven by an intersection of biology, technology, and ethical considerations. This article explores 13 ...