Reconstruction of a late Maastrichtian (~66 million years ago) palaeoenvironment in North America, where a floodplain is roamed by dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus rex, Edmontosaurus annectens and Triceratops prorsus.

(Image Credit: Davide Bonadonna (www.davidebonadonna.it).

late cretaceous floodplain

New research suggests the theory that dinosaurs were declining before Chicxulub is the result of a poor (and misleading) fossil record.

New Evidence Debunks the Theory That Dinosaurs Were Declining Before the Asteroid

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Galaxies like the Milky Way exist within dark matter halos.


Spiral galaxy formation

Learn how through a process known as molecular hydrogen cooling, stars may be able to form in dark matter halos under 10 million solar masses.

Stars Can Form In Dark Matter Halos Up to 10 Times Smaller Than Previously Thought

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roman-colosseum

Learn more about how income inequality may increase the potential for political instability and may have led to the collapse of the Roman Empire and the Han Dynasty. 

Income Inequality May Have Caused the Collapse of the Roman Empire and Han Dynasty

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Research suggests coffee and pure fruit or vegetable juices may help protect against depression and anxiety, whereas drinking sweetened beverages may increase your risk.

four sugary drinks

Swapping soda for black coffee could benefit your mental health. Learn more about a new study that contributes to a growing body of research that links sweetened drinks to poorer mental health outcomes.

Rosie McCall