Earth & Environment
Coral reefs have helped stabilize Earth’s climate for 250 million years, new study shows
Coral reefs are famous for supporting colorful marine life, but new research reveals they have shaped something much larger: the stability of Earth’s carbon...
Ancient DNA from Southern Africa rewrites the story of human origins
A major new study has revealed that a group of people in southern Africa lived in partial isolation for hundreds of thousands of years—offering...
Starving penguins off South Africa face a devastating 95% decline, study finds
African penguins living off the coast of South Africa have suffered a catastrophic population collapse over the past two decades, largely because they have...
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...
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Next generation of greenhouses may be fully solar-powered
Many greenhouses could become energy neutral by using see-through solar panels to harvest energy –- primarily from the wavelengths of light that plants don't...
Ancient Egyptians used hallucinogenic drinks in mysterious rituals, study finds
A groundbreaking discovery has revealed that ancient Egyptians used hallucinogenic drinks in magical rituals about 2,000 years ago.
A professor from the University of South...
9 amazing phenomena astronauts will encounter at the moon’s south pole
NASA’s Artemis mission will send the first woman and the first person of color to the Moon’s South Pole, marking humanity’s first return to...
Does the midlife crisis really start at 35?
The concept of the midlife crisis is part of the common lexicon. But did you know it was thought to occur at around age...
Air pollution: the invisible threat to our mental health
Air pollution is like an invisible monster that might be messing with our minds. That's what a new study says.
This study was published in...
Climate change may have contributed to the decline of this ancient city
In a new study, researchers found climate change may have contributed to the decline of Cahokia.
Cahokia was a famous prehistoric city near present-day St....
How rising ocean oxygen sparked an explosion of ancient marine life
Nearly 400 million years ago, life in the oceans changed forever.
New research shows that a rise in deep-ocean oxygen levels opened up previously uninhabitable...
Chimpanzee males court friends in high places
Have you ever wondered if animals have social hierarchies like humans do?
In a fascinating new study by scientists at Arizona State University, it turns...