Earth & Environment
“Forever chemicals” may quietly weaken your immune system, study warns
In recent years, scientists have become increasingly concerned about a group of chemicals known as PFAS.
These chemicals are used in many everyday products, such...
The moon just got a new scar
Look up at a full Moon on a clear night and you are staring at a face that has been punched, gouged, and battered...
A 300-million-year-old mummy reveals how we first learned to breathe
Every time you breathe, you are using a system that evolved hundreds of millions of years ago.
The simple act of your chest expanding and...
A hidden island emerges in Antarctica, surprising scientists at sea
A team of 93 international scientists recently made an unexpected discovery while exploring one of the most remote parts of Antarctica.
During a research expedition...
Why Jupiter has more giant moons than Saturn
Jupiter and Saturn are the two largest planets in our solar system, and both are surrounded by dozens—even hundreds—of moons.
But their moon systems look...
Why living at high altitude could prevent diabetes
For many years, scientists have noticed an interesting pattern. People who live at high altitudes, where the air contains less oxygen, tend to have...
Up to 6.4 million children could lose citizenship rights under new proposal
A new study suggests that ending birthright citizenship in the United States could have far-reaching effects, especially for Asian and Latino communities.
Researchers from Penn...
Five things to know about rare earth elements
Aside from oil, rare earth elements may be the most buzzworthy thing coming out of the ground these days.
Headlines trumpet news about new partnerships...
A sleeping giant awakens: Japan’s Kikai volcano is slowly refilling with magma
Scientists have discovered that one of the most powerful volcanoes in Earth’s recent history is slowly building up magma again—more than 7,000 years after...
Scientists discover lost ice age world beneath Texas cave
A surprising discovery deep inside an underwater cave in Texas has revealed a hidden snapshot of life from the Ice Age.
A paleontologist from the...
Why winter could be the most dangerous season for your heart
Many people worry about heat waves and rising temperatures, but new research suggests that cold weather may be a greater danger to heart health.
A...
Not so lonely after all: Bull sharks choose friends and form social bonds
Sharks are often seen as solitary and dangerous animals that roam the ocean alone. But new research is challenging that image.
A long-term study of...
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New study unlocks the lobster farming secrets
In the vast and mysterious world of the sea, lobsters have earned the title of "dragons of the sea" due to their dragon-like appearance,...
Volcanic eruptions did not wipe out dinosaurs, scientists confirm
For years, scientists have debated whether massive volcanic eruptions or a meteorite impact caused the extinction of dinosaurs 66 million years ago.
New research from...
Newly discovered dinosaur had elaborate head ornaments
Dinosaur fossils have always fascinated scientists with their diverse and impressive features.
From the horns of Triceratops to the crests of hadrosaurs, these ancient creatures...
Simple tips for keeping your pet’s coat healthy
If you have a pet, you likely interact with their coat every day, whether you're petting, grooming, or feeding them.
Keeping your pet's coat healthy...
Humans may have reached the Americas 15,000 years earlier, shows study
Humans may have reached the Americas over 30,000 years ago– a period 15,000 years earlier than previously thought.
However, the human impact on now extinct...
The Oscars have rolled out the red carpet for generative AI. And surprisingly, viewers...
The Oscars have entered the age of artificial intelligence (AI).
Last week the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences explicitly said, for the first...
New study solves the sun’s spinning mystery
For a long time, the way the sun spins has been a bit of a head-scratcher for scientists.
Unlike a spinning ball that turns at...
Wildfire smoke may trigger more severe strokes
Air pollution is often thought of as a long‑term environmental problem, but new research suggests that even short bursts of polluted air may have...