Are you ready to have your mind blown? From the depths of space to the depths of the ocean, scientists and explorers have made some incredible discoveries that will leave you speechless. Here are 10 amazing discoveries that will challenge your understanding of the world and beyond.
- Water on Mars
NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter detected evidence of liquid water on Mars in 2015. This groundbreaking discovery has significant implications for the search for life beyond Earth.
- Gravitational Waves
In 2015, scientists detected gravitational waves for the first time, confirming a key prediction made by Albert Einstein a century ago. This breakthrough has opened a new window into the universe.
- The Great Blue Hole’s Secret
In 2019, a team of explorers discovered a massive underwater cave system beneath the Great Blue Hole, a famous sinkhole in the Caribbean. The cave system is home to unique marine life and ancient fossils.
- Ancient Human Species
In 2019, scientists discovered a new human species, Homo luzonensis, in the Philippines. The species is believed to have lived on the island of Luzon at least 50,000 years ago.
- The World’s Largest Waterfall (By Volume)
In 2019, a team of scientists discovered a massive underwater waterfall in the Denmark Strait, which is actually the largest waterfall in the world by volume.
- The Most Distant Object Ever Seen
In 2016, astronomers detected the most distant object ever seen, a galaxy called GN-z11. It is 13.4 billion light-years away, meaning we see it as it existed just 400 million years after the Big Bang.
- The Giant Squid’s Massive Eyes
In 2018, scientists discovered that the giant squid has the largest eyes of any animal, with some specimens having eyes up to 27 cm (11 in) in diameter.
- The Lost City of Qalatga Darband
In 2019, archaeologists discovered a lost city in Iraq, Qalatga Darband, which dates back to the Sassanian Empire (224-642 CE).
- The Oldest Known Song
In 2019, scientists discovered the oldest known song, a 3,400-year-old ancient Sumerian hymn from Mesopotamia.
- The Universe’s Missing Matter
In 2020, scientists discovered a significant portion of the universe’s missing matter, which had been hiding in a network of galaxy filaments.
Conclusion
These incredible discoveries showcase the awe-inspiring complexity and beauty of our world and beyond. From the depths of space to the depths of the ocean, there is still so much to explore and discover. Who knows what other secrets await us?
