These ancient structures still stand - but the people who built them remain a mystery that history can’t fully explain.

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There are microbial communities thriving at the depths of Antarctic lakes where conditions are so harsh, very little else can survive. Researchers are now learning more about unusual formations made ...

Deep in the Amazon rainforest, researchers have uncovered an ancient structure that rivals the size of some modern cities. Utilizing advanced technologies like LIDAR, scientists have revealed vast, ...

The odd structure is distinct from anything seen in living animals and likely created a colorful display Jack Tamisiea A paleoartist’s reconstruction of Mirasaura grauvogeli, an early reptile from the ...

As drought exposes ancient harbors and settlements in Lake Van and Lake İznik, experts highlight the urgent need for preservation and warn of the risks posed by the rise of “drought tourism.” The ...

Eastman's study, "Revelation of an Ancient Structure on Mount Ararat," documents the structure's gradual exposure due to glacial retreat over several years. Satellite images from 2015 and 2020 show ...