In Virginia, scientists have been studying deer bones to figure out where these animals come from. The goal is to find better ways to track movements of both animals and humans. Right now, it's tough to pinpoint exact locations using animal tissues. Three things were looked at in the bones: oxygen, strontium, and sulfur. These elements can give clues about where a d...
Digging up old bones and teeth might not sound exciting, but they hold secrets about our past. These secrets are hidden in tiny clues called isotopes. Isotopes are like fingerprints that tell us about the food people ate, the water they drank, and even the air they breathed. Scientists study these isotopes to learn about the environment a long time ago. They can see...
Strontium isotopes, specifically the ratio of strontium-87 to strontium-86, have become a go-to method for figuring out where things come from. This technique is used in various fields. To make it work, scientists need to understand how this ratio changes across different landscapes. They often create maps, known as isoscapes, to show these variations. Creat...
The Colorado Rockies are having a tough time this season. They just got swept again, making it eight losses in a row. This is the fourth time this year they've lost eight games straight. It's not looking good for them. They are now 9-50, which is the worst record in the modern era of baseball, after 59 games. This means they've won only 9 games and lost 50. That's a...
The buzz around Juan Soto's contentment in Queens is growing louder, and it's tough to dismiss. The Mets' star player, who signed a massive 15-year, $765 million contract last December, has been under the microscope lately. Fans and experts alike are noticing a shift in his performance and attitude. The spotlight on Soto intensified after a lackluster return to Yank...
Clarke Schmidt is finally in a good spot. His health is solid, and his pitches are sharp. This puts him in a great position for his upcoming matchup against the Mets and their star player, Juan Soto. If Schmidt can get Soto to swing at bad pitches, it will be a clear sign that his stuff is on point. In his recent outings, Schmidt has shown improvement. After a coupl...
New York City baseball fans are known for their passion and loyalty. This passion was on full display in the recent Subway Series between the Mets and Yankees. The main attraction was Juan Soto. He had spent just one season with the Yankees before signing a massive contract with the Mets. This move did not sit well with many Yankees fans, who made their feelings ...
The New York Mets are on a roll, and a big part of that is thanks to Juan Soto. This superstar outfielder has not only brought his A-game to the field but has also started making waves off it. Soto's journey with the Mets has been nothing short of impressive, and he's got a lot to say about his experiences so far. Soto recently shared some insights about his time wi...
Greenland holds a secret beneath its icy surface. The Black Angel deposit is a treasure trove of zinc and lead. This deposit is not a recent occurrence. It is a remnant from a time long past. The mineralization happened around 1, 884 million years ago. This was during the Paleoproterozoic era. The mineralization process was complex. It involved the movement of...
Zinc is a common metal found in many places. It is often used in mining. Mining can lead to zinc pollution in the environment. This pollution can spread through soil, plants, and water. Scientists wanted to track how zinc moves around in these environments. They focused on a mining area in southwestern China. This area has a long history of zinc pollution. It ...