Earth & Environment
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...
Chang’e-6 uncovers strange “sticky” soil on the moon’s far side
Scientists have finally taken a close look at the first-ever soil samples brought back from the far side of the moon, and the results...
Scientists find “forever chemicals” in whales and dolphins—even in the deep sea
A new international study has revealed that whales and dolphins living far from coasts and deep below the ocean’s surface are not protected from...
Ancient DNA shows the deadly diseases behind Napoleon’s defeat
Scientists from the Institut Pasteur have uncovered new evidence showing that deadly infections likely contributed to the massive losses during Napoleon’s retreat from Russia...
Greenland without ice? Researchers uncover evidence of a warm Earth 400,000 years ago
A new documentary is shedding light on a remarkable period in Earth’s history—one when large parts of Greenland, now buried under thick ice, were...
How ancient people may have turned water into wine—using only raisins
It may sound like a miracle, but new research suggests that people in ancient times could have made wine simply by soaking sun-dried raisins...
The science of gratitude: 5 proven benefits that improve your life instantly
How often do you say “thank you” and really mean it?
According to new research from the University of California San Diego, expressing gratitude does...
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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...
AI makes shopping smarter and more personal
Shopping has become more than just buying what you need—it’s now about finding products and experiences that feel tailored just for you. This shift...
‘Demon ducks of doom’ laid huge prehistoric eggs
A unique duck-like line of megafauna known as the “demon ducks of doom” were the rightful mothers of giant prehistoric eggs in Australia, according...
Jurassic fossils reveal Texas’ ancient marine reptile
Scientists at The University of Texas at Austin have made an exciting breakthrough in Texas' fossil record.
They have uncovered the first-known Jurassic vertebrate fossils...
Saving smashed avocado: How native plants help keep our brunch alive
Your beloved smashed avocado might owe more to native bushland than you think.
A new study from Curtin University has found that preserving patches of...
When a Tesla on autopilot kills someone, who is responsible
In late 2019, Kevin George Aziz Riad’s car sped off a California freeway, ran a red light, and crashed into another car, killing the...
Scientists find a novel approach to tackle climate change: a tethered solar shield
With Earth warming up quickly, scientists around the world are brainstorming diverse strategies to limit the impacts of climate change.
István Szapudi, an astronomer at...
When AI art hits the market, buyers win—but what about artists?
A major shift is happening in the creative world.
Thanks to powerful AI tools, anyone can now generate images, music, or writing in seconds.
But what...