Science Discoveries: Pompeiian Frescoes, Dark Energy, and Largest Marine Reptile

SOURCE npr.org
Newly unearthed Pompeiian frescoes offer a glimpse of life in an ancient time; Dark energy may be evolving over time, potentially changing the expansion of the universe; The largest known marine reptile, an ichthyosaur, has been discovered in the U.K.

Key Points

  • Pompeiian frescoes depict mythological characters inspired by the Trojan War
  • Dark energy may be getting weaker over time, contrary to previous beliefs
  • New ichthyosaur discovery by a father-daughter team in the U.K.

Pros

  • New insights into ancient Roman society through Pompeiian frescoes
  • Potential groundbreaking discovery on the evolution of dark energy
  • Exciting discovery of the largest known marine reptile

Cons

  • Uncertainty regarding the evolution of dark energy
  • Limited information on the newly discovered ichthyosaur