Earth & Environment
Ancient “living rocks” absorb carbon day and night in South Africa
Along the coast of South Africa, strange rocky formations quietly grow in places where life seems unlikely to survive.
These structures, known as microbialites, look...
Why brown bears in central Italy are smaller and calmer than anywhere else
Living close to humans doesn’t just change landscapes—it can also change animals themselves.
A new genetic study shows that brown bears living near villages in...
Scientists turn mussel shell waste into a sustainable abrasive for jeans
A surprising new study suggests that discarded mussel shells—usually thrown away as food waste—could help make the fashion industry more sustainable.
Researchers from the University...
Rain, dust, and ‘badass’ microbes: How life takes hold on new lava
When a volcano erupts, it looks like the ultimate destroyer. Red-hot lava pours across the land, burning everything in its path and leaving behind...
How used coffee grounds can remove toxic metals
Millions of people start their day with a cup of coffee, but few think about what happens to the used coffee grounds afterward.
Most of...
The first alien civilization we encounter will be extremely loud
For decades, science fiction writers have tried their best to prepare us for eventual contact with aliens. Their efforts are dominated by several recurrent...
How cranberries can be a Christmas cracker for health this festive season
From festive sauces to brightly coloured juices, cranberries have long been part of our diets. Beyond their tart flavour and seasonal appeal, these red...
The ‘hobbits’ mysteriously disappeared 50,000 years ago. New study reveals what happened to their...
About 50,000 years ago, humanity lost one of its last surviving hominin cousins, Homo floresiensis (also known as "the hobbit" thanks to its small...
Tariffs 101: What they are, who pays them, and why they matter now
The U.S. Supreme Court is currently reviewing a case to determine whether President Donald Trump's global tariffs are legal.
Until recently, tariffs rarely made headlines.
Yet...
Scientists reveal mosasaurs swam in rivers alongside dinosaurs
Mosasaurs are best known as fearsome marine reptiles that ruled the oceans at the end of the dinosaur era. But new research suggests these...
Why city raccoons rarely cross the road
Raccoons have a reputation for being curious, clever, and fearless, especially in cities where they rummage through trash cans and explore human spaces.
But new...
Early Earth trapped water inside its molten interior, study finds
About 4.6 billion years ago, the young Earth was a hostile and violent place. Repeated collisions with space rocks left the planet covered in...
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A deeply troubling discovery’: Earth may have already passed the crucial 1.5°C warming limit
Global temperatures have already exceeded 1.5°C warming and may pass 2°C later this decade, according to a world-first study I led.
The worrying findings, based...
Dog owners may have higher risks of anxiety, depression
It is often believed that a close relationship between owners and their dogs can bring many mental health benefits to owners.
But in a study...
Why the Dead Sea is growing salt mountains beneath the surface
The Dead Sea is one of the most unusual places on Earth.
Located at the lowest point on the planet’s surface and known for its...
Get ready for a very active hurricane season in 2024
Brace for a very active hurricane season this year, warn forecasters.
The 2023 hurricane season saw 20 named storms and three major hurricanes from the...
Scientists discover Europe’s oldest cannon in Swedish waters
Imagine going for a dive and discovering something amazing on the ocean floor.
That's what happened in Sweden, where a diver found what might be...
Scientists find the site of Genghis Khan’s winter home
He was the founder of the second largest empire in history stretching from the Pacific Ocean to the Carpathian Mountains of Europe.
But when he...
Scientists recreate enzyme to capture carbon from the atmosphere
Scientists from King's College London and Imperial College London have made an exciting breakthrough in the fight against climate change.
They have successfully recreated the...
Hope outshines mindfulness during tough times, study finds
When life gets tough, it turns out that hope may be more powerful than mindfulness in helping people manage stress and stay engaged at...