Mateo Rojas
Contributing Editor, Deep Frontiers
As a Contributing Editor for Science and Exploration, Mateo Rojas covers the Deep Frontiers and Earth & Environment beats, focusing on oceanography, geology, and conservation science. His editorial approach centers on delivering rigorous, detailed coverage of extreme environment exploration, from deep-sea systems to active volcanic regions. Through in-depth journalism, he aims to translate complex earth sciences into compelling narratives for intellectually curious readers.
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Evolutionary Leap to Human Consciousness: What Everyone Gets Wrong
The very definition of consciousness, and which creatures we deem worthy of moral consideration, is being fundamentally reshaped by new insights into subcortical brain functions.
Sep 9, 2026 · 2 min read
Global warming: UN 1.5C climate target now unattainable
The Earth is now about 1.44°C warmer than it was in the pre-industrial era (1850-1900), according to the UN.
Sep 2, 2026 · 4 min read
What Are Deep-Sea Chemosynthetic Ecosystems and Why Do They Matter?
At temperatures exceeding 100°C, where water should boil, specialized Archaea like Pyrolobus fumarii not only survive but thrive, with an optimal growth temperature of 106°C, according to ScienceDirec
Aug 27, 2026 · 4 min read
What is Permafrost Thaw in Arctic Riverbeds and its Climate Implications?
More than one-third of the Arctic-boreal region, a vast expanse once revered as a critical carbon sink, has now transitioned into a net source of carbon, actively pumping greenhouse gases into the atm
Aug 23, 2026 · 5 min read
Eocene Forests Faced Warming Like Ours, Offering Climate Change Lessons
In Wyoming's Bighorn Basin, fossil records reveal that during an ancient global warming event 56 million years ago, forests lost a staggering 60% of their canopy, according to The Guardian .
Aug 14, 2026 · 7 min read
Subglacial Lakes and Aquifers Now Serve as Climate Observatories
Beneath two miles of Antarctic ice, a recently sampled subglacial lake, isolated for millions of years, revealed a thriving, ancient ecosystem.
Aug 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Underwater drone discovers resilient coral reef off West Africa
More than 175 feet beneath the waves off the coast of Benin, West Africa, a coral reef once considered dead for six decades has been rediscovered, alive and thriving.
Jul 21, 2026 · 4 min read
What Was the Impact of Controlled Fire on Early Human Evolution?
At the Barnham site in Suffolk, UK, archaeologists have unearthed definitive evidence of early humans creating and controlling fire, pushing back the known date of this transformative technology by ap
Jul 14, 2026 · 8 min read
'Logan's Run': A Dystopian Sci-Fi Classic
Released in 1976, the $9 million sci-fi epic 'Logan's Run' launched with nearly $3 million in its opening week, while simultaneously saving an estimated $3 million by filming in Dallas's striking mode
Jun 28, 2026 · 3 min read
Astronomers Spot Possible Supernova Remnant Near Milky Way Black Hole
A three-light-year-long, cone-shaped cavity, expanding at 3.
Jun 28, 2026 · 4 min read
Physicists Detect First Signal From Black Hole Event Horizon
For centuries, the event horizon of a black hole was considered the ultimate cosmic barrier, a point of no return where even light could not escape.
Jun 28, 2026 · 4 min read
Black Sea Pollution Fuels Alarming Environmental Changes
In spring and summer 2026, the Black Sea and its surrounding waterways transformed into a milky blue spectacle, a vibrant hue visible even from space.
Jun 25, 2026 · 2 min read
NASA to detail Moon Base plans, discusses lunar challenges
Just 51 minutes into its flight, the Orion spacecraft, carrying four NASA astronauts on a journey around the Moon, experienced a communications issue.
Jun 25, 2026 · 2 min read
NASA Accelerates Lunar Base Program With New Artemis Mission Plans
NASA has moved its Artemis IV mission forward to 2028, aiming to establish a permanent lunar base by 2032.
Jun 25, 2026 · 2 min read
What is AI in Healthcare and Why Does it Matter?
Hospitals using AI-powered predictive models have slashed sepsis mortality rates by 18%, a stark testament to algorithms directly saving lives today.
Jun 24, 2026 · 4 min read
Curiosity Rover drives across varied terrain, revealing geological clues
After Curiosity's 35-meter trek to what orbital images suggested was a smooth landing zone, the rover instead unveiled a tapestry of polygons, veins, and laminations, mere centimeters across.
Jun 24, 2026 · 2 min read
Scientists Discover Super Reefs Thriving Amidst Global Coral Bleaching
More than 84% of the world’s reefs have been hit by temperatures hot enough to cause bleaching, according to Nature .
Jun 21, 2026 · 3 min read
New study reveals surprising Phobos moon characteristics and formation
Within 50 million years, Mars' larger moon, Phobos, will either crash into the red planet or be torn apart to form a temporary ring.
Jun 21, 2026 · 2 min read
NASA mission uses twin satellites to probe space weather's atmospheric links
NASA has greenlit DAPHNE, a mission concept poised to deploy identical twin satellites.
Jun 19, 2026 · 3 min read
Curiosity Rover analyzes Martian bands during Sols 4920-4926
During Sols 4920-4926, NASA's Curiosity Rover faced a brutal stretch of Mount Sharp.
Jun 19, 2026 · 2 min read