oldest-baobab-tree-in-madagascar-is-dying,-experts-say

The largest and oldest baobab tree in Madagascar, known locally as Tsitakakantsa, is dying, according to experts and local stewards. With cracks in its trunk and dark liquid seeping from its base, the tree appears to have entered its final phase and will eventually collapse and disintegrate.Continue Reading

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Scientists have peered inside the skull of a 380-million-year-old Antarctic fish that was closely related to the first animals to walk on land, revealing surprising clues about how life began its move out of the water. Using advanced neutron imaging, researchers discovered that Koharalepis jarviki had features suited for livingContinue Reading

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Cosmic Origins … Cosmic Origins Community Cosmic Origins at AAS 248,… About Community Executive Committee Science Groups Conferences Cosmic Pathfinders Early Career Workshop Opportunities Missions Studies News & Events Resources   Cosmic Origins at AAS 248 The 248th Meeting of the American Astronomical Society Cosmic Origins about Cosmic Origins atContinue Reading

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Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory An Early “Decoration Day”… Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human Dimensions Natural Events Oceans Remote Sensing Technology Snow & Ice Water More Content Collections Global Maps World of Change ArticlesContinue Reading

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Scientists have uncovered the oldest known hand-held wooden tools ever used by humans — and they’re an astonishing 430,000 years old. Buried for hundreds of thousands of years at an ancient lakeside site in Greece, the carefully carved wooden objects reveal that early humans were far more skilled and resourcefulContinue Reading