Articles for author: Sameen David

Sameen David

Scientists Discover Hidden Underwater “Language” of Hawaiian Monk Seals

Hawaiian Monk Seals Unveil 25 Distinct Underwater Vocalizations in Landmark Study

Hawaii – Marine researchers revealed a sophisticated array of underwater sounds produced by the endangered Hawaiian monk seals, marking a significant step in understanding these elusive creatures. Thousands of Recordings Unlock New Insights Thousands of Recordings Unlock New Insights (Image Credits: Upload.wikimedia.org) Scientists from the Marine Mammal Research Program at the University of Hawaiʻi deployed ...

The Forgotten Civilizations of Prehistoric North America

The Forgotten Civilizations of Prehistoric North America

When you think about great ancient civilizations, chances are your mind wanders to Egypt, Rome, or perhaps the Aztecs and Maya of Mesoamerica. Yet the landscape north of Mexico holds secrets that would stun most visitors who travel through the American heartland today. Long before European contact, complex societies thrived across , constructing massive earthworks, ...

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Earthquake sensors can track space junk that crashes back to Earth

Seismometers Harness Sonic Booms to Track Plunging Space Debris

Southern California – Instruments built to detect earthquakes registered powerful vibrations from a Chinese space module’s fiery descent in April 2024, exposing flaws in traditional reentry forecasts. Uncontrolled Reentries Pose Mounting Hazards Uncontrolled Reentries Pose Mounting Hazards (Image Credits: Cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net) Researchers have long grappled with the challenge of tracking space debris as it hurtles back ...

These 5 Prehistoric Creatures Were the True Architects of American Ecosystems

These 5 Prehistoric Creatures Were the True Architects of American Ecosystems

When you think about the architects who shaped America’s landscapes, your mind probably drifts to human hands. Maybe you envision early settlers clearing forests or engineers carving highways through mountains. Here’s the thing, though: long before any person set foot on this continent, massive animals were already doing construction work on an unimaginable scale. These ...