New research shows that when an asteroid slammed into the moon billions of years ago, it carved out a pair of grand canyons on the lunar far side. That’s good news for scientists and NASA, which is ...

Whether seeking a thrilling personal challenge or a chance to immerse in New Zealand’s spectacular natural beauty, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing remains an unmissable adventure. Now is the perfect ...

A team detected a clear signal of human ... New Study Disputes Hunga Tonga Volcano's Role in 2023-24 Global Warm-Up July 26, 2024 — New research is exploring the climate impact of the 2022 Hunga ...

As if that wasn’t head-spinning enough, Nightwish mastermind and keyboard player Tuomas Holopainen announced that the band wouldn’t be touring in support of it. Luckily for us, frontwoman Floor Jansen ...

Population of ancient Greece, Men weighing merchandise, side B of an Attic black-figure amphora. Credit: Marie-Lan Nguyen Wikimedia Commons CC BY 2.5 Estimating the population of ancient Greece is a ...

First person - On 15 January 2022, the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai undersea volcano erupted. It was the most powerful volcanic eruption since Krakatoa in 1883, and triggered a devastating tsunami which ...

As a volcanic eruption darkened the sun roughly 4,900 years ago, a Stone Age culture sacrificed hundreds of decorated stone plaques to try to coax it back. A trove of engraved stones unearthed ...

First Person – RNZ Pacific reporter, Iliesa Tora, reflects on the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcanic eruption, saying people need to take tsunami warnings seriously.Iliesa Tora, RNZ Pacific First ...

NUKU’ALOFA, January 16, 2025 – Thousands of Tongan students are set to benefit from safer, more resilient schools and enhanced education systems through additional support for the ongoing Tonga Safe ...

The 2022 eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai was not only massive but also a scientific milestone with the detection of seismic waves 15 minutes before the visible eruption, offering new insights ...

Charred by the flames of a funeral pyre, the Derveni Papyrus has proved to be a fascinating—and confounding—artifact Teresa Nowakowski Daily Correspondent The Derveni Papyrus, named for the ...

Last year was a big year for Fairbanks Museum, highlighted by major moments in the museum’s 136-year history, but in 2025, the museum will focus on the smaller things, both literally and ...