Earth & Environment
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...
A tiny “ion pump” could make clean water cheaper and power future technologies
Scientists have developed a new kind of device that can move charged particles through water using very little energy—and without any moving parts.
This breakthrough...
Study finds surprising cancer link between cats and humans
A large new study has made an exciting discovery about cancer in cats, and it may also help improve how we treat cancer in...
Earth was already moving 3.5 billion years ago, study finds
The story of our planet is written in the slow movement of its surface.
Over billions of years, shifting tectonic plates have shaped continents, opened...
Why fashion keeps coming back: Scientists find a 20-year style cycle
Have you ever noticed that old fashion trends seem to come back?
Bell-bottom jeans, miniskirts, and vintage styles often return after disappearing for years.
Many people...
Are ‘designer’ dogs really better? New study questions popular beliefs
“Designer” crossbreed dogs like cockapoos, cavapoos, and labradoodles have become very popular pets in recent years.
Many people believe these dogs are easier to train,...
Neanderthals might have treated infections 50,000 years ago
Neanderthals, our ancient human relatives, may have been more skilled in health care than we once thought.
A new study suggests that they could have...
QLD GPs face barriers in supporting VAD, shows QUT study
Queensland general practitioners provide compassionate, holistic care to patients seeking voluntary assisted dying (VAD), but many face significant hurdles that limit their capacity to...
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Chimpanzees can think rationally and change their minds like humans, study finds
Chimpanzees may be more like human thinkers than we ever imagined.
A new study published in Science shows that chimpanzees can rationally change their beliefs...
Tiny sparks in water may have started life on Earth
Life on Earth may not have begun with a big lightning strike in the ocean, as scientists once thought.
Instead, tiny electric sparks from crashing...
Is the current standoff in Ukraine another ‘calm before the storm’ moment?
The Russian ground offensive in Ukraine is starting to show signs of slowing down, as President Vladimir Putin’s forces assume a more defensive posture...
Earth’s formation: faster process with water as a byproduct
Our planet earth's development happened faster than we previously believed, with water being a byproduct of the process.
Dinosaur fossils reveal clues that could help fight cancer
A new study published in the journal Biology suggests that advanced techniques used to study dinosaur fossils might help scientists better understand cancer.
Researchers from...
New fossil discovery shows early human relative walked upright
A newly discovered fossil of Paranthropus robustus, an early human relative, reveals that it walked upright like modern humans.
This species lived in South Africa...
3D-printed superalloy could cut carbon emissions from power plants
As the world looks for ways to cut greenhouse gas emissions, researchers from Sandia National Laboratories have shown that a new 3D-printed superalloy could...
Hip-hop and health – why so many rap artists die young
The song “Be Healthy” from the 2000 album by hip-hop duo dead prez, “Let’s Get Free,” is a rare rap anthem dedicated to diet,...