Earth & Environment
Lost giant shark fossils confirm megalodon could reach an incredible 80 feet
Scientists have rediscovered a set of giant fossil bones that belonged to the famous prehistoric shark, the megalodon.
The fossils had been missing for decades,...
Solar storms may reduce rain and snow across North America, study warns
Scientists have discovered new evidence that powerful solar storms may briefly affect Earth's weather.
A new study suggests that after a large solar storm, some...
Europa’s ice shell secrets unlocked by ground radar study
Jupiter’s moon, Europa, has become high-value real estate for astrobiologists and the search for life beyond Earth.
This is because the small moon, which is...
Hidden museum fossil solves a 5-million-year-old saber-toothed cat mystery
A fossil that sat unnoticed in a museum drawer for decades has turned out to be one of the most important discoveries about the...
Scientists turn plastic bottles into clean hydrogen using only sunlight
Plastic waste is one of the world's biggest environmental problems. Millions of tons of plastic end up in landfills, rivers, and oceans every year,...
New printable cooling technology could replace harmful refrigerants
Air conditioners, refrigerators, and heat pumps help keep our homes, workplaces, and food cool. However, the refrigerants they use can create environmental and safety...
Europe’s last Neanderthals were more diverse than scientists ever imagined
A new study has revealed that the last Neanderthals living in Western Europe were far more connected and genetically diverse than scientists once believed.
The...
3-billion-year-old asteroid crater offers rare window into Earth’s violent past
Scientists have confirmed the age of the oldest known asteroid impact crater on Earth, revealing that a huge space rock struck our planet about...
New material could pull carbon dioxide directly from the air
Scientists in Spain have developed a new material that can capture carbon dioxide (CO₂) directly from the air more efficiently than many current technologies.
The...
Scientists find 1,000s-year-old human DNA hidden in cave walls
Scientists have made an exciting discovery that could change the way we study human history.
For the first time, researchers have shown that ancient human...
Earth’s oldest crater really is more than 3 billion years old
In the Pilbara of Western Australia, some of Earth's oldest rocks lie beneath the sky, as they have for billions of years.
They are dark,...
Australia’s under-16 social media ban has had little immediate impact, study finds
Australia became the first country in the world to introduce a nationwide law aimed at preventing children under the age of 16 from having...
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Why are so many historically rare storms hitting the Carolinas
Hurricane Helene caused deadly and destructive flooding when it swept through the Southeast on Sept. 26–29, 2024.
Across a broad swath of western North Carolina,...
What you need to know about the bright side of audio deepfakes
In recent times, audio deepfakes - synthetic voices created by artificial intelligence (AI) that mimic real people's voices - have caused quite a stir.
Notably,...
Apes may have great sense of humor, study finds
Imagine a world where laughter and playfulness aren't just human traits but are shared across some of the animal kingdom's most intelligent beings.
This isn't...
Scientists discover how magnesium oxide shapes super-earths
Scientists have made an exciting discovery about magnesium oxide, a key mineral found in the Earth's mantle, which could also play a crucial role...
Air pollution may increase depression and suicide risk
In a new study, researchers found that people exposed to higher levels of air pollution are more likely to experience depression or die by...
Climate change linked to more intense heat waves since 1979
Heat waves, those prolonged periods of excessive heat, are becoming more severe and lasting longer worldwide, posing a growing threat to people and ecosystems.
A...
Why parrots live so long?
Parrots are famous for their remarkable cognitive abilities and exceptionally long lifespans.
Now, a study led by Max Planck researchers has shown that one of...
Scientists find new way to remove lead from drinking water
Engineers at MIT have developed a new approach to removing lead or other heavy-metal contaminants from water, in a process that they say is...