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First hybrid animals in history discovered
First hybrid animals in history discovered

Thanks to various 4,500-year-old written and iconographic sources, archaeologists have known for decades that highly prized equids, called kungas, were used by the Mesopotamian elite for ceremonial, diplomatic, and warlike functions, although their zoological classification had not been established. could conclusively determine.

The dogs and their guessing of time 
The dogs and their guessing of time 

Anyone who has lived with dogs will have noticed that they often seem to know when it is their walk time, meal time, or even when a family member is about to return home. And it is completely true: although the concept itself is something human, dogs know exactly what time it is. Or rather, when they have to do certain things.

Study suggests celebrity-obsessed people are less intelligent
Study suggests celebrity-obsessed people are less intelligent

A group of scientists suggests that people obsessed with celebrities have lower cognitive performance, according to an article published in the scientific journal BMC Psychology.

Remains of the third fastest dinosaur in history found in La Rioja 
Remains of the third fastest dinosaur in history found in La Rioja 

Some of the fastest dinosaur species on earth inhabited the territory that is currently occupied by the Riojan community and could run at 45 kilometers per hour, according to a study.

Astronomical calendar of 2022 will be full of cosmic phenomena
Astronomical calendar of 2022 will be full of cosmic phenomena

The 2022 astronomical calendar is projected to be packed with cosmic phenomena such as meteor showers, lunar and solar eclipses, and even a full supermoon. Here are some of the most important dates to watch out for.

Perfectly preserved dinosaur embryo found
Perfectly preserved dinosaur embryo found

A team of scientists from universities in Canada, the United Kingdom and China announced on Tuesday the discovery of a fossilized dinosaur embryo, perfectly preserved in an egg that seemed about to hatch, in a similar way to how those of contemporary birds do. The conclusions of the specialists were published in the journal Science.  

World record for staring at the sun without blinking for an hour
World record for staring at the sun without blinking for an hour

A 70-year-old Indian set a strange and probably world record after staring at the sun, unblinking, for an hour.

Hidden waters discovered under the surface of Mars
Hidden waters discovered under the surface of Mars

The gas-tracking team of the Russian-European space program ExoMars discovered "significant amounts" of water hidden below the surface of Mars, in the heart of the Valles Marineris canyon, reported the European Space Agency.

NASA probe
NASA probe "touches" the Sun for the first time

For the first time in the history of astronautics, a space probe has "touched" the Sun. The Parker Solar Probe has flown through the upper atmosphere of our star and has taken samples of particles and magnetic fields, NASA reported Tuesday in a statement.

New species of ankylosaurus discovered in Chile
New species of ankylosaurus discovered in Chile

As often happens with some species of dinosaurs, the group of Ankylosaurs - Ankylosauria - Laurasia, ie., the large landmass of northern resulting from the separation of the supercontinent Pangea, are diverse and well studied. However, those of the south, those that inhabited the part corresponding to Gondwana, are rare and little known.

New finding of fossil tooth of marine vertebrate in the province of Cienfuegos
New finding of fossil tooth of marine vertebrate in the province of Cienfuegos

A new paleontological finding, corresponding to a fossilized tooth of a Mosasaur, took place recently in the town of Potrerillo, in the municipality of Cruces in the province of Cienfuegos.

Oxygen on the Moon could sustain the Earth's population for 100,000 years
Oxygen on the Moon could sustain the Earth's population for 100,000 years

The Moon is packed with oxygen, but unlike Earth, this gas is found below the surface. This is NASA's plan to try to extract it