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Jul 08, 2015 08:00 AM EDT

Opals Discovered on Martian Meteorite May Hint at Alien Life on Mars

Martian gems could actually point to evidence of life on the Red Planet. They've discovered physical evidence of opals on Mars, which could also mean that there's life.

Jun 17, 2015 03:15 PM EDT

Ancient Earthquakes in Africa May Reveal Future Threats

It turns out that Africa experienced some massive earthquakes in the past. Researchers have uncovered evidence of a large earthquake in Tanzania that occurred about 25,000 years ago.

Aug 29, 2014 08:09 AM EDT

Mystery of 'Sailing Stones' in Death Valley Solved: How These Rocks Roll

Littered across the surface of the Racetrack Playa, a dry lake, are hundreds of rocks that seem to have been dragged across the ground, leaving synchronized trails that can stretch for hundreds of feet. Now, scientists have uncovered the mysterious force that may be moving these rocks.

Feb 11, 2014 04:06 PM EST

Fossils Found in Canadian Rock Formation Reveal Earth's Record of Early Life

A new site found in Canada's Kootenay National Park in British Columbia has revealed that it contains one of the most complete and oldest fossil collections in the world, rivaling the nearby Burgess Shale.