Technology
Astronomers uncover an ‘interstellar tunnel’ that connects our solar system to other stars
Space looks calm, yet our corner is more lively than it seems. Fresh X-ray maps point to a hidden pathway of hot, thin plasma that threads outward from our neighborhood. Scientists now argue this structure might be an interstellar tunnel, linking our Local Hot Bubble to faraway regions. The finding challenges old assumptions, while it ... Read more
Two prehistoric sea monsters uncovered after 325 million years in the world’s largest cave
A vast underground maze has yielded clues to a forgotten shoreline, and the evidence bites. In strata older than forests we know, fossils tell of speed, teeth, and change. The site sits inside the world’s largest cave system, and the record stretches far back. Because conditions stayed stable, delicate parts survived and still inform debates. ... Read more