A 9-year-old boy in New Mexico uncovered a 1.2-million-year-old stegomastodon skull after tripping in the desert. The discovery shows how major paleontological breakthroughs can happen beyond formal digs, driven by everyday observation and proper reporting. Researchers say the find adds valuable evidence to the region’s ancient history and underscores the importance of treating suspected fossils responsibly.
Scientists report a vibrant “Lost City” deep in the Atlantic Ocean that thrives without sunlight, pointing to how life could survive in extreme environments. Researchers also say ancient crust fragments are buried in Earth’s mantle beneath the seafloor, reshaping ideas about our planet’s hidden frontiers and offering clues about life’s origins and where else it might exist.
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