Earth & Environment
Extreme weather may harm your heart more than you think
A new study has found that extreme weather conditions such as very hot days, very cold days, and heavy rainfall may increase the risk...
Is your car following too close? Why cruise control may break Queensland safety rules
Many drivers in Queensland rely on adaptive cruise control (ACC) to make driving easier and more comfortable.
This technology automatically adjusts your car’s speed to...
Seaweed compound shows major methane cuts in beef cattle
Adelaide University researchers have demonstrated that a naturally derived seaweed compound can dramatically reduce methane emissions from beef cattle raised in extensive grazing systems,...
Protect against air pollution: breathe better indoors and out
You can’t see most air pollution. You can’t smell much of it, either. But polluted air—both outdoors and indoors—can still affect your health.
“Nearly everyone...
Scientists find that more parenting effort can lead to shorter lifespan
A new study has found that animals that put more energy into having and supporting offspring may age faster and live shorter lives.
The research,...
Scientists find hidden massive magma chamber under Italy
Scientists have discovered a huge pool of molten rock buried deep beneath the region of Tuscany in Italy.
This underground reservoir contains an estimated 6,000...
How to stay human in the age of AI: The skills that matter most
When tools like ChatGPT became widely available, many people saw it as a turning point.
Artificial intelligence quickly entered daily life, helping with writing, research,...
Hidden city of bees: 5.5 million pollinators living beneath a quiet cemetery
Beneath a peaceful cemetery in Ithaca, New York, millions of wild bees are quietly doing one of the most important jobs in nature—helping plants...
“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...
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Sleep loss due to the Super Bowl? 40% of Americans often have
Fun on Super Bowl Sunday can lead to a tired Monday for many. In a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine...
What are the chances of surviving a cardiac arrest? Why Damar Hamlin is defying...
Damar Hamlin, a 24-year-old NFL player, suffered cardiac arrest after making a tackle for the Buffalo Bills as millions of people watched on television Monday night.
Happy mid-life relationships may protect people from chronic diseases
Satisfying relationships in midlife with partners, and friends are linked to a lower risk of multiple chronic diseases in older age.
The hidden risks of being good-looking: How attractive teens may face more dangers
New research suggests that being good-looking isn't always the key to happiness.
In fact, attractive teens might be more likely to engage in risky behaviors...
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...
Wait — what if Will Smith was just being a man
A Harvard psychologist explains the biology behind Will Smith's behavior when he struck Chris Rock onstage at Sunday night's Oscars.
Following the “slap heard round...
The dangers of voice cloning and how to combat it
The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought both benefits and risk.
One concerning trend is the misuse of voice cloning. In seconds, scammers...
A dinosaur trove in Italy rewrites the history in ancient Mediterranean area
Italy is not exactly renown for dinosaurs.
In comparison to its excellent artistic and archaeological heritage, dinosaur fossils are very rare.
Not surprisingly, the discovery of...