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A new genus and species of massopodan sauropodomorph that lived during the Early Jurassic epoch has been identified from a partial skeleton unearthed in southwestern China. The post Early Sauropodomorph Dinosaur Unearthed in China appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News .

A team of astronomers in Japan has detected a thin atmosphere around (612533) 2002 XV93, a trans-Neptunian object about 500 km in diameter -- an object far too small and cold to retain one. The post Small, Frozen World beyond Pluto Appears to Have Thin Atmosphere appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News .

A novel technique applied to the TESS data has revealed 27 new circumbinary candidates, hinting that such exotic systems may be more common than once believed. The post Astronomers Spot Dozens of Potential ‘Tatooine’ Worlds appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News .

A landmark study of several butterfly lineages and a day-flying moth in South America shows that convergent evolution -- when unrelated species arrive at the same solution -- isn’t just a coincidence; it follows a surprisingly consistent genetic script, and this discovery could help predict how species adapt to climate change. The post Study: Butterflies and Moths Have Reused Same Genetic Toolkit…

Using data from NASA’s Juno spacecraft, planetary scientists have produced the most precise measurements of Jupiter’s size in half a century and found the Solar System’s largest planet is slimmer and flatter than long believed. The post Jupiter is Little Smaller Than We Thought appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News .

A set of neoazhdarchian pterosaur footprints discovered in South Korea is offering a rare glimpse into how some of the largest flying reptiles may have hunted on land. The post 106-Million-Year-Old Pterosaur Footprints Discovered in Korea appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News .

Astronomers using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have captured this vivid image of the spiral galaxy NGC 3137, which is located in the constellation Antlia. The post Hubble Captures Spiral Galaxy Packed with Brilliant Star Clusters: NGC 3137 appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News .

Experiments involving dozens of European bird species -- such as great tits, house sparrows and blackbirds -- suggest the birds can distinguish human sex and react differently, but the reasons remain unclear. The post Urban Birds Seem to Fear Women More Than Men: Study appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News .

Paleontologists have descibed a new species of the multituberculate mammal genus Cimolodon based on a fossil found in Baja California, Mexico. The post Omnivorous, Rodent-Like Mammal Lived in Dinosaurs’ Shadow on Pacific Coast appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News .

New research by astronomers from the University of California, Riverside, Sam Houston State University and the University of Oklahoma suggests decaying dark matter could have triggered the rapid collapse of early gas clouds, helping supermassive black holes form far sooner than current theories allow. The post Dark Matter May Have Jump-Started Universe’s First Giant Black Holes appeared first on …

A comprehensive genome-wide analysis of Amazonian two-toed sloths (genus Choloepus) suggests the animals are more genetically diverse than once believed, raising the possibility of previously unrecognized species. The post Two-Toed Sloths May Be Three Distinct Species, New Research Suggests appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News .

An unusual object discovered by NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory may represent a missing link between hidden ‘black hole stars’ and fully exposed supermassive black holes, offering new clues about how the first giants grew. The post Newly-Discovered ‘X-ray Dot’ Object May Reveal What Mysterious ‘Little Red Dots’ Really Are appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News .

Researchers have developed a fast, practical test to evaluate quality of black coffee, offering baristas and scientists a clearer window into flavor without complex lab work. The post Scientists Develop Quicker Test to Measure Coffee Quality appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News .

A new genus and species of titanosaurian sauropod dinosaur related to South American forms has been described by a team of paleontologist led by University of Bath’s Dr. Nick Longrich. The post Small Titanosaur Species from Morocco Reveals Surprising South American Ties appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News .

With more than 30 times deuterated water or semi-heavy water seen in solar system comets, 3I/ATLAS preserves evidence of radically different conditions in its birthplace billions of years ago. The post Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Formed in Ultra-Cold Planetary System, ALMA Reveals appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News .

New fossils from the Namba Formation of South Australia reveal that 25 million years ago, Obdurodon insignis thrived in lush inland lakes alongside freshwater dolphins and other now-lost species. The post Early Platypuses Had Strong Teeth and Powerful Jaws, Fossils Show appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News .

If you’ve ever wondered how geologists know so much about ancient beaches and shallow oceans, they owe it all to the sand particles bound together by microbes, forming structures known as microbial mats. The post Why Geologists Love Pond Scum appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News .

New research suggests that infrasound -- very low-frequency sound below 20 Hz -- can increase cortisol levels and irritability, offering a scientific explanation for why some ‘haunted’ places feel unsettling. The post Infrasound Can Subtly Raise Stress and Discomfort, New Study Finds appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News .

Massive, soft-bodied cephalopods up to 19 m (62 feet) long rivaled -- and perhaps hunted -- the ocean’s fiercest reptiles in the Cretaceous period, according to new research led by Hokkaido University paleontologists. The post In Cretaceous Oceans, Giant ‘Kraken-Like’ Octopuses May Have Been Top Predators appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News .

A new analysis of honeybee vision suggests their ability to distinguish quantities is not a trick of visual patterns, but evidence of genuine numerical cognition shaped by how their brains see the world. The post Honeybees Can Process Numerical Information, New Study Confirms appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News .