In this image, the near side of the moon appears on the left, with large, flat plains (called lunar maria) represented by the dark shapes. The far side appears on the right, containing far less maria and more craters. (Credit: Claudio Caridi/Shutterstock)

Near side of the moon (left) with large, flat plains represented by dark shapes. Far side of the moon appears (right) contains more craters

China's Chang'e 6 lander touched down on the far side of the moon earlier this month, and the lunar material it collected has now been delivered back to Earth for research. 

Samples From the Moon's Far Side Have Just Arrived to Earth

Esplanade

Rock art created by prehistoric Native American cultures exists all across the U.S., being most prevalent in the Southwest. Tracking down rock art sites in the Grand Canyon, however, can be a real challenge.

Prehistoric Rock Art Lies Hidden Throughout the Grand Canyon 

Spanish Galleon

The San José, a Spanish galleon carrying valuable treasure, has been underwater since 1708, when a naval battle led to its sinking off the coast of Colombia. Now, an effort to recover and preserve the ship's artifacts has been set in motion.

The $20 Billion Treasures of the San José Wreck Will Soon Be Saved

Bronze Age Smelting

The three ages of the ancient world — Stone, Bronze, and Iron — encompass the formative years of human history in most regions. Learn how we went from dwelling in caves to building civilizations over millions of years.

Humans Shaped Ancient History Across 3 Ages: The Stone, Bronze, and Iron Age

Pink Moon

What are the different colors of the moon? Learn when the Pink Moon is visible and what it represents.  

From a Pink Moon to Blue, the Moon's Colors Aren't Always Colorful

Magnesium rich foods. salmon, bananas, avocados, almonds, spinach

Magnesium is an essential nutrient for our bodies, but many of us aren't getting enough of it. Consider adding these magnesium-rich foods to your diet.

Magnesium-Rich Foods Like Greens, Beans, and Seeds Can Boost Health

A fossilized theropod footprint (Credit: Tanes Ngamsom/Shutterstock)

Theropod Footprint

Researchers explore a collection of ancient rock art near dinosaur footprints at an archaeological site in Brazil. Here’s what ancient humans thought about dinosaur fossils.

Ancient Rock Art and Dinosaur Footprints Found Side By Side In Brazil

A Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 takes off in Frankfurt, Germany (Credit: Markus Mainka/ Shutterstock.com)

Malaysia Flight 

In the 10 years since Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished, progress on solving one of aviation's largest mysteries has been nearly stagnant. While there are no confirmed answers, several theories have tried to determine how this tragedy occurred.

Questions Persist 10 Years After Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 Disappeared 

Valleys of Tonya in Turkey's Trabzon region (Credit: Professor Ioanna Sitaridou/University of Cambridge)

Tonya Valleys

Romeyka, a relative of the Modern Greek language, has a shrinking population of speakers in Turkey, but a helping hand from scholars and the general public may help it survive.

An Ancient Form of Greek Language Needs Help to Survive

Chickadee Seeds

Memories have been a hazy topic in neuroscience for a long time, but the surprisingly acute mind of a chickadee may be able to provide some clarity on how memories transpire thanks to recent research on the birds' brains. 

Chickadees Boast Masterful Memory Due to Barcode-Like Brain Patterns

Skull with Teeth

Archaeologists have faced challenges in acquiring full genomes from oral bacteria for years, but two ancient teeth found in Ireland have now helped fill in the history of oral health. 

4,000-Year-Old Bronze Age Teeth Chart The Changes In Human Diet Over Time 

The Széchenyi Bath is one of the largest thermal baths in Europe and a must-see attraction in Budapest, a city often referred to as the "spa capital of the world". (Credit: Izabela23/Shutterstock)

Széchenyi Bath

Spas have been the go-to place to relax for hundreds of years. From health to recreation, find out why they’ve been so popular all this time.

Jack Knudson