Tamara Jones+FollowAncient 'Unicorn' Skull Found in Greece?!Did you know scientists just found a bizarre 'horned' skull in Greece that’s got everyone talking? It’s not quite human, not quite Neanderthal—think ancient unicorn vibes! This fossil, discovered in a cave wall, could belong to a mysterious human cousin who lived alongside Neanderthals 300,000 years ago. The debate’s been raging for 60+ years, but new dating tech is finally shedding light on these so-called 'unicorn people.' Wild, right? #Science #archaeology #history1367Share
martinezlaura+FollowAmerica’s Wolf Pack Just Leveled UpDid you hear? Scientists just found the biggest wolf pack ever in the U.S.—a wild crew of 42 wolves roaming Yellowstone! That’s nearly triple the usual pack size. These wolves aren’t just surviving, they’re thriving with crazy teamwork, hunting bison, and literally changing the landscape. Researchers are geeking out over their unique family structure and epic communication skills. This mega-pack is rewriting what we thought we knew about wolves and giving conservationists major hope for the future. Nature’s comeback story, anyone? #Science #WolfPack #Yellowstone632Share
Zachary Gutierrez+FollowMonarch Butterflies Are Ditching Migration?!Wild science alert: Monarch butterflies are skipping their epic migration because warmer fall temps are messing with their instincts. Instead of flying south, some are trying to mate early—and dying before spring. The study found male monarchs’ health tanked and their risk of dying shot up by 88%! These butterflies help pollinate and keep ecosystems healthy, so this is a big deal. Want to help? Plant native milkweed and flowers, or support cleaner air. Every little bit counts for these iconic pollinators! #Science #MonarchButterfly #ClimateChange80Share
Richard Vaughan+FollowA Whole New Island Just Popped Up!Did you see this? A brand new island literally appeared overnight after a wild underwater volcanic eruption! The ocean floor just cracked open, magma shot up, and boom—new land. Scientists are geeking out, and honestly, it’s like watching Earth build itself in real time. The island’s still changing by the hour, and soon it’ll be crawling with new life. Nature is seriously next-level! #Science #Volcano #NewIsland41872Share
megangibson+FollowFossil Found With 520-Million-Year-Old Brain?!Scientists just found a 520-million-year-old fossil in China with its brain and guts still perfectly preserved. This tiny larva, named Youti yuanshi, is blowing experts’ minds because soft tissues like brains almost never survive this long. Thanks to some high-tech X-ray scans, they got a 3D look at its insides—something never seen before in fossils this old. Turns out, ancient arthropods were way more complex than anyone thought! Nature is wild, right? #Science #FossilFind #AncientLife520Share
Richard Vaughan+FollowSpace Travel Ages Your Cells—Literally!Turns out, space isn’t just tough on astronauts’ muscles and bones—it actually makes your stem cells age faster! Scientists found that in microgravity, stem cells get super stressed, burn out, and even activate parts of our DNA that are usually silent (the so-called 'dark genome'). The good news? These cells can bounce back after returning to Earth, but it takes about a year. This research could help astronauts—and maybe even cancer patients—fight aging and stay healthier, both in space and back home. #Science #SpaceScience #StemCells10Share
Jessica Hodge+FollowSpace Rock Surprise: Alien Mineral Found!Scientists just cracked open grains from asteroid Ryugu and found a mineral that doesn’t even exist on Earth! These tiny fragments, delivered by the Hayabusa2 mission, are like time capsules from the birth of our Solar System. The wildest part? The mineral is similar to one found in kidney stones but totally alien. Every speck from Ryugu could help us figure out how life started here. Space is full of surprises! #Science #AsteroidRyugu #SpaceDiscovery12416Share
Tamara Jones+FollowFive Galaxies Collide—Universe Drama!The James Webb Space Telescope just spotted a wild cosmic pileup: at least five galaxies crashing together only 800 million years after the Big Bang! This kind of mega-merger is super rare—usually, it’s just two galaxies. Dubbed JWST’s Quintet, this group is bursting with new stars and could help explain how giant, ‘dead’ galaxies formed so fast. Imagine the universe’s most dramatic group chat, but with galaxies! #Science #JamesWebb #SpaceNews849Share
Michelle York+FollowYellowstone’s Supervolcano Might Be Shifting!Yellowstone’s supervolcano is acting up again—scientists just found signs that its underground magma chambers are drifting northeast. That’s the same area that hasn’t erupted in 160,000 years! There’s no immediate danger, but the amount of molten rock down there is wild—enough to match a massive eruption from over a million years ago. Researchers are keeping a close eye, but who knows what Yellowstone has in store next? #Science #Yellowstone #Supervolcano609Share
Melvin Mosley+FollowSouth Australia’s beaches hit by mass marine deathsSouth Australia’s coastline has been rocked by an unprecedented wave of marine deaths—over 34,000 creatures, from iconic leafy seadragons to hundreds of sharks, have washed up since a massive algal bloom took hold. What’s remarkable is how everyday people have stepped up: more than 900 locals are now logging sightings and data, helping scientists track the crisis in real time. This grassroots effort is filling gaps left by slow government response and even inspiring new restoration projects, like rebuilding oyster reefs that could help fight future blooms. How do you think communities can keep leading the way in protecting our oceans? #Science #SouthAustralia #MarineLife571Share