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In 2021, a long-standing historical puzzle was solved when researchers identified a rare and remarkable finish line at L'Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland, pinpointing Norse activity at the site to one exact year. Scientists used ancient tree rings and evidence of a huge solar storm to date the site of Norse activity to the precise year of 1021 AD.

Researchers have made significant strides in understanding exoplanets by studying the winds on seven distant "hot Jupiters." , Technology & Science, Times Now

A typical day in the field in the dry savanna of East Africa ended up changing what scientists knew about early human evolution. As part of their research to understand and map fossils across an arid area of northern Ethiopia, a team of scientists found that what they were actually looking at was not just of geological significance but of immense significance for our evolutionary history.

More than a century after she revolutionised astronomy with a discovery that reshaped humanity's understanding of the cosmos, Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin is receiving fresh recognition for her extraordinary achievements. English Heritage has unveiled a blue plaque at her former home in Notting Hill, London, commemorating the scientist whose groundbreaking work revealed that stars are composed primarily of hydrogen and helium.

Every summer, a familiar battle plays out in backyard gardens across the globe, pitting enthusiastic horticulturists against greedy flocks of local birds. Gardeners frequently find themselves stringing up messy protective nets just to salvage a tiny fraction of their traditional, bright red crop before the avian population swoops in for an easy sugar rush.

Mosquito-borne infections, including dengue, Zika, and chikungunya, continue to pose risks for millions around the world. With the rise in global warming and mosquito numbers, scientists are finding new ways to limit the spread of diseases.

For many years now, the activity of the Sun's 11-year solar cycle has been gauged through visible indications like sunspots, solar activity, magnetic fields, and radio waves. Yet according to recent findings by the Birmingham Solar-Oscillations Network (BiSON), there could actually be an underlying solar signal forming in the depths of the Sun.

What appears to be an ordinary cemetery in upstate New York has turned out to be home to one of the most remarkable pollinator discoveries in recent years. Researchers from Cornell University have found an estimated 5.5 million mining bees living beneath East Lawn Cemetery in Ithaca, New York.

Scientists have found that one of humanity's most familiar social habits may have much deeper evolutionary roots than anyone realised.