Earth & Environment
Tiny mammals survived Arctic darkness alongside dinosaurs, scientists discover
More than 70 million years ago, the Arctic was not the frozen, empty place we know today. Instead, it was home to forests, dinosaurs,...
A hidden river of heat is moving toward Antarctica
Scientists have discovered troubling evidence that warm deep-ocean water is slowly moving closer to Antarctica, increasing the risk of melting the continent’s giant ice...
Iron and ice: Earth’s passage through the interstellar cloud
Iron-60 is a radioactive isotope of iron that's found in Antarctic ice and in deep-sea crusts.
It's only source is nucleosynthesis in the cataclysmic explosive...
Scientists discover a hidden ocean process speeding up Antarctic ice melt
Scientists have long warned that melting ice in Antarctica could raise global sea levels and threaten coastal cities around the world.
But a new study...
Humans were using horses thousands of years earlier than thought
Horses have shaped human history in powerful ways, from ancient travel and trade to warfare and exploration.
Now, new research suggests that humans started using...
GDP surpasses national debt – is that a problem
Gross Domestic Product totaled $31.22 trillion between April 2025 and March 2026 and public debt totaled $31.27 trillion.
At first glance, the news that the...
After an opaque summit, China and the US want to work together again. That...
Back in 2005, US economist Fred Bergsten coined the term “Group of 2” or “G2”, proposing a stronger partnership between what are now the...
Neanderthals may have performed dental surgery 60,000 years ago
A surprising new discovery suggests that Neanderthals may have carried out a form of dental treatment nearly 60,000 years ago.
Researchers studying an ancient tooth...
Why carbon dioxide cools the upper atmosphere while heating Earth below
Scientists have long known something strange is happening in Earth’s atmosphere. While greenhouse gases are warming the planet’s surface and lower atmosphere, the upper...
Stardust trapped in Antarctic ice reveals tens of thousands of years of solar system’s...
When you think of outer space, you're likely picturing stars, planets and moons. But much of space is filled with clouds of gas, plasma...
Earth’s first continents formed billions of years earlier than expected
Scientists studying some of the oldest rocks on Earth have uncovered new evidence that the planet’s first continents may have started forming through plate...
Scientists discover crystal that captures drinking water using only light
Scientists at the University of Iowa have developed a new material that can capture water directly from the air using only light.
The discovery could...
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Butterflies imitate each other’s flying patterns to escape predators
In a fascinating display of nature's ingenuity, scientists have discovered that certain inedible butterfly species have evolved not just similar warning color patterns to...
The science behind extinction on planet earth
An estimated 8 million animal and plant species live on planet Earth.
But extinction rates are accelerating.
Gorillas, gazelles, frogs, rhinos and whales are among the...
What does Earth’s core have in common with salad dressing?
A Yale-led team of scientists may have found a new factor to help explain the ebb and flow of Earth's magnetic field -- and...
New study uncovers evidence of ancient comet airburst
A new study reveals compelling evidence supporting the Younger Dryas Impact hypothesis, which suggests that a fragmented comet collided with Earth's atmosphere 12,800 years...
Baby jumping spiders really are watching you
The vision of jumping spiders is nearly as keen in babies as adults, a University of Cincinnati study found.
Baby jumping spiders can hunt prey...
B.C.’s ancient sea monster gets a name: Meet Traskasaura sandrae
A mysterious sea creature that once swam in the ancient waters of what is now British Columbia has finally been identified as a new...
Does your employer have to tell if they’re spying on you through your work...
The COVID pandemic stimulated an irreversible shift in where, when and how we work. This 21st-century model of working – dubbed the “new normal”...
Did curly hair keep early humans cool?
Curly hair may explain how early humans stayed cool while conserving water, according to a new study that looked at the role human hair...