A new discovery in Egypt has cast doubt on previous ideas about the origins of apes: the ancient primate that was found appears to be closer to the common ancestor of humans and modern apes than the East African species. This finding could change our understanding of the geographic history of primate evolution.
Scientists have discovered an extensive field of hydrothermal vents near the island of Milos, making it one of the largest such systems in the Mediterranean Sea. This discovery changes our understanding of hydrothermal activity in the region and highlights the influence of tectonic processes on the formation of the seafloor.
Scientists have estimated how many planets in our galaxy could potentially support intelligent life, and found that the nearest possible civilization might be located tens of thousands of light-years away from us. The key conditions for the emergence of intelligence are considered to be an atmosphere rich in nitrogen and oxygen, as well as geological activity.