Earth & Environment
Scientists find over 16,000 dinosaur footprints along an ancient Bolivian Shoreline
A remarkable fossil site in Bolivia has revealed more than 16,000 dinosaur footprints, offering one of the most detailed pictures ever found of how...
New fish-inspired filter could remove 99% of microplastics from washing machine water
Scientists in Germany have created a new filter that can remove more than 99% of microplastics from washing machine wastewater, offering a promising way...
Scientists discover a new giant duck-billed dinosaur hidden in museum collections for 100 years
A newly identified dinosaur species has been officially added to the family tree, thanks to fresh analysis of fossils first found more than a...
Did asteroids invent gum billions of years ago?
What is “gum”? Most people have probably never considered this question, and might answer something like a chewy material you can put in your...
Air in planes and hospitals isn’t as dirty as you might think
If you've ever worried about catching something from the air while flying or visiting a hospital, a new study may help you feel more...
Even mild air pollution may quietly damage your heart, study finds
A new study has found that breathing in common air pollutants over many years is linked to early signs of heart disease—even when the...
How financial stress disrupts your sleep
Long before the alarm sounds, many Americans lose quality rest to the quiet worries that surface after dark—whether about bills, the next paycheck or...
Retailers are quietly changing their return policies – here’s why you should be on...
’Tis the season for giving – and that means ’tis the season for shopping.
Maybe you’ll splurge on a Black Friday or Cyber Monday deal,...
Ancient undersea lava acts as a giant carbon sponge, scientists find
Scientists have discovered that piles of ancient lava rubble deep beneath the ocean floor can store massive amounts of carbon dioxide for millions of...
Chang’e-6 uncovers strange “sticky” soil on the moon’s far side
Scientists have finally taken a close look at the first-ever soil samples brought back from the far side of the moon, and the results...
Scientists find “forever chemicals” in whales and dolphins—even in the deep sea
A new international study has revealed that whales and dolphins living far from coasts and deep below the ocean’s surface are not protected from...
Ancient DNA shows the deadly diseases behind Napoleon’s defeat
Scientists from the Institut Pasteur have uncovered new evidence showing that deadly infections likely contributed to the massive losses during Napoleon’s retreat from Russia...
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Scientists explore the real impact of Starlink Satellites
Since 2019, SpaceX has been launching an increasing number of internet satellites into orbit around Earth.
The satellite constellation, called Starlink, now includes nearly 1,800...
Scientists explore dinosaur ‘coliseum’ in Denali National Park
Scientists at the University of Alaska Fairbanks have discovered and documented the largest known single dinosaur track in Alaska.
The site, located in Denali National...
Scientists find the cure for No. 1 killer of citrus trees
New research affirms a unique peptide found in an Australian plant can destroy the No. 1 killer of citrus trees worldwide and help prevent...
12,000-year-old stones could be ancient tools leading to wheel technology
Archaeologists in Israel have uncovered a collection of 12,000-year-old perforated stones that might represent one of humanity's first steps toward rotational technology, including the...
Ray Dalio: Why I Hated School Education So Much
Dalio was born in the Jackson Heights neighborhood of New York City's Queens borough.
When he was 8, the family moved from Jackson Heights to Manhasset in Nassau County, New York. He...
Scientists find link between wildfire smoke and rising suicide rates in rural areas
We all know that air pollution can hurt our lungs and hearts, but what about our minds? New research is shedding light on a...
Satellite ‘megaconstellations’ threaten to halt ozone hole recovery
A recent study reveals a new environmental threat from satellite 'megaconstellations.'
When old satellites re-enter Earth's atmosphere and burn up, they release tiny particles of...
Your credit card rewards may be in danger. Here’s why that’s a good thing
Credit cards that offer airline miles, cash back, and other rewards create expenses that are passed on to everyone—including people who don’t use or...