Nagaland University Discovers New Plant Species Hoya nagaensis in Community Forests

January 27, 2026

Nagaland University Discovers New Plant Species Hoya nagaensis in Community Forests

Nagaland University scientists found a new plant species, Hoya nagaensis, in remote forests of Nagaland. The discovery highlights the importance of community-managed forests and the rich biodiversity of the Eastern Himalaya.

New Study Confirms Humans Moved Stonehenge Stones, Not Glaciers

January 27, 2026

New Study Confirms Humans Moved Stonehenge Stones, Not Glaciers

A recent study finds no signs that glaciers carried Stonehenge stones. Mineral analysis shows Neolithic people moved the massive stones over long distances by hand.

Scientists Crack the Mystery of Sliding Rocks in Death Valley's Racetrack Playa

January 26, 2026

Scientists Crack the Mystery of Sliding Rocks in Death Valley's Racetrack Playa

In Death Valley, large rocks move slowly across a dry lakebed, leaving long trails. Scientists finally recorded their movement, linked to ice and wind pushing the stones.

Derinkuyu: The Giant Underground City Hiding 20,000 Lives Beneath Cappadocia

January 26, 2026

Derinkuyu: The Giant Underground City Hiding 20,000 Lives Beneath Cappadocia

Deep under Cappadocia in Turkey lies Derinkuyu, the largest underground city ever found. It spans 18 levels and housed 20,000 people for centuries. Carved from soft volcanic rock, this underground maze was a refuge during invasions. Rediscovered in 1963, it shows human skill and survival deep below the surface.

3,000-Year-Old Villena Treasure in Spain Contains Iron from a Meteorite

January 26, 2026

3,000-Year-Old Villena Treasure in Spain Contains Iron from a Meteorite

New tests confirm two iron objects in Spain's Villena Treasure are made from meteoritic iron. These rare Bronze Age artefacts show ancient Iberians valued metal from the sky long before iron smelting began.