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Earth news — September 19, 2026

Publications tagged with Earth published on September 19, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

9 publications

  1. CultureEarth

    Death of Fortunata, Oldest Giraffe in Mexico City

    Fortunata, the oldest giraffe in Mexico City, has died at the age of 36 years and five months. She was a resident of the Chapultepec Zoo and was known for being the mother of at least 10 offspring and grandmother to several generations. Her death was confirmed by the Ministry of Environment (Sedema), who also recognized the work of the specialized staff who cared for her throughout her life.
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  2. WorldMiddle EastEarthBiodiversity

    Venezuela's Biodiversity Threatened by Mining

    Venezuela, home to 9% of the world's biodiversity, faces a severe environmental crisis due to uncontrolled mining. Despite its rich natural resources, including unique tepuis, Amazonian forests, and diverse ecosystems, the country struggles with environmental degradation caused by oil extraction and mining expansion. Experts propose sustainable tourism and improved environmental planning to protect its biodiversity.
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  5. ScienceEarthPublic Health

    NASA's Perseverance Rover Begins Mars Exploration

    NASA's Perseverance rover has successfully landed on Mars, marking the agency's ninth mission to the planet. The rover will spend the next two years exploring Jezero Crater, searching for signs of ancient microbial life and collecting rock and soil samples for future return to Earth. Perseverance is also equipped with Ingenuity, a small helicopter that will attempt the first powered flight on another planet.
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  6. CultureEarthWeatherOceanography

    Hidden Cameras Found in Tutankhamun's Tomb

    A new geophysical survey has revealed hidden cameras behind Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings, Egypt. The discovery suggests the presence of additional rooms beyond the pharaoh's burial chamber, potentially containing the remains of Queen Nefertiti. This finding has reignited speculation about the tomb's size and purpose, as it appears smaller than expected for a pharaoh.
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  8. ScienceEarth

    Mice with Partially Human Brains Created by Scientists

    Scientists have successfully created mice with partially human brains by transplanting human brain cells into the rodents. This groundbreaking research, conducted at Stanford University and other institutions, involves growing human brain cells in a lab before transplanting them into the mice's cortices. The resulting creatures have half a human brain, offering unprecedented opportunities for studying human brain development and diseases.
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