ConnexionDust Devils on Mars Crackle and Pop with Electricity, Showing How Sparks Fly in Martian Storms
Learn about the latest recordings of dust devils on Mars, revealing the sound of electrical discharges in the atmosphere.
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Volcanic Eruptions May Have Been Responsible for the Spread of Black Death in Medieval Europe
Learn how volcanic eruptions in 1345 started a chain of events that allowed the plague to enter Europe and start the Black Death.
Icy Volcanic Action on Comet 3I/ATLAS Has Produced an Unusual Combo of Chemicals
Learn about the icy eruptions that may be occurring on Comet 3I/ATLAS, giving it a carbon-rich coat of gas and dust.
6,000-Year-Old Rock Murals in Texas and Mexico Reveal Ancient Beliefs on the Cosmos
Learn about the ancient story of Pecos River rock murals in Texas and Mexico, representing the Mesoamerican worldview through symbolic paintings.
The Disastrous Maya Collapse Knocked Down an Entire Network of Cities in Mesoamerica
Learn what caused a major population crash in the Maya civilization, driving several cities to fall into ruin.
Separate Families Carved the 1,000 Easter Island Moai Statues — Some in Friendly Competition
Learn how several working groups with their own carving techniques built the iconic moai of Easter Island.
