Earth & Environment
Even chihuahuas have wolf DNA
New study reveals the hidden wild side of modern dogs
From giant shepherds to tiny chihuahuas, most modern dogs carry a hidden genetic connection to...
Why Black Friday feels so stressful — and how to outsmart the shopping hype
As Black Friday approaches, shops and websites fill with flashing deals, countdown timers, and bold promises of massive savings.
For many people, the thrill of...
Earth and Theia were neighbors before they collided
According to the leading theory of how the Earth-Moon system formed (the Giant Impact Hypothesis), a Mars-sized object (named Theia) collided with a proto-Earth...
Cleveland’s famous sea monster gets a scientific makeover after 90 years
About 360 million years ago, long before dinosaurs walked the Earth, a terrifying predator ruled the shallow seas that once covered what is now...
New underwater exoskeleton cuts diver air use by nearly 23%
Moving through water is much harder than walking on land. Every kick of a diver’s legs has to push through thick resistance, which quickly...
Ancient Neanderthals may have eaten women and children from rival groups
A new scientific study has uncovered disturbing evidence that Neanderthals at a cave site in present-day Belgium may have practiced selective cannibalism, mainly targeting...
Scientists trace the moon’s birth to Earth’s nearby planetary twin
Around 4.5 billion years ago, a dramatic event changed Earth forever.
A massive, planet-sized body called Theia slammed into the young Earth in a violent...
Scientists uncover the hidden source of ‘forever chemicals’ in North Carolina
For years, communities in North Carolina have struggled with high levels of PFAS in their water.
PFAS, often called “forever chemicals,” are harmful, man-made substances...
Are cities making us sick? Humans are wired for nature, not modern life, study...
Humans may feel at home in cities, but our bodies tell another story.
According to a new study by evolutionary anthropologists Colin Shaw from the...
Scientists discover one of the densest dinosaur bone sites ever found
Deep in the rolling hills of Transylvania, scientists have uncovered one of the richest dinosaur fossil sites ever found in the region.
In an area...
Ancient bogs reveal a major climate shift from 15,000 years ago
Hidden in the thick, muddy layers of ancient bogs across the Southern Hemisphere is a surprising record of Earth’s climate history.
New research suggests that...
Roblox set to start checking people’s ages. But it will need to do more...
Online gaming giant Roblox has just announced it will start checking users' ages from early December in an attempt to stop children and teenagers...
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Scientists discover new deep-sea predator in the Atacama Trench
The hadal zone, the deepest part of the ocean, is a world of extreme conditions: complete darkness, crushing pressure, and scarce food.
Yet, life thrives...
What’s with the recent wild tornadoes?
In the past week, weather authorities across the U.S. reported more than 100 tornadoes across the central and southern parts of the country, destroying...
Genius Act: This new US cryptocurrency law could pave the way for the next...
On June 17, the US senate passed the GENIUS Act, which was seen as a big win for the cryptocurrency sector.
The bill aims to...
Traffic noises linked to higher suicide risk, study finds
Mental health disorders affect almost one billion people globally, and they are one of the primary reasons for suicide.
In Switzerland, it is estimated that...
The future of cars is electric, but what about jobs?
Electric cars are taking over, but this change is causing tension between car companies and workers.
Why?
Electric cars need fewer parts, which means fewer jobs....
Lunar radar data uncovers new clues about moon’s ancient past
The dusty surface of the moon — immortalized in images of Apollo astronauts’ lunar footprints — formed as the result of asteroid impacts and...
Faking emotions at work does more harm than good
The adage "Fake it until you make it" - the idea that someone can fake a positive attitude to elicit real-life benefits - often...
Archaeologists find Bronze Age tombs lined with gold
Archaeologists with the University of Cincinnati have discovered two Bronze Age tombs containing a trove of engraved jewelry and artifacts that promise to unlock...