Earth & Environment
Early Earth trapped water inside its molten interior, study finds
About 4.6 billion years ago, the young Earth was a hostile and violent place. Repeated collisions with space rocks left the planet covered in...
What investors pay attention to can predict where the market is heading
New research suggests that what investors choose to focus on each day can actually predict how the stock market will perform in the near...
Ancient flower art reveals mathematical thinking 8,000 years ago
A new study suggests that some of the world’s earliest botanical art was much more than decoration.
Researchers have found that people living over 8,000...
How Mars controls Earth’s climate
Earth's climate has swung between ice ages and warmer periods for millions of years, driven by subtle changes in our planet's orbit and axial...
Could microplastics be fueling Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s?
Scientists are warning that tiny plastic particles called microplastics might be damaging our brains and increasing the risk of serious diseases like Alzheimer's and...
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...
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Scientists discover water bear fossil in a 16-million-year-old amber
Good luck finding an animal tougher than a tardigrade.
These tiny creatures are famous for their ability to survive in the most extreme conditions, including...
Scientists find Africa’s oldest known dinosaur
An international team of paleontologists led by Virginia Tech has discovered and named a new, early dinosaur.
The skeleton — incredibly, mostly intact — was...
Why new facial-recognition airport screenings are raising concerns
With the busiest travel season of the year in full swing, visitors to Denver International Airport and at least 24 other U.S. airports are...
Think twice before trusting AI for sensitive decisions: new study raises concerns
Would you trust a computer program to give you financial or medical advice?
A recent study reveals that maybe you shouldn't—at least, not yet.
Researchers from...
Who you bargain against can impact your home price
When putting a house on the market, who has the edge when it comes to selling for a profit?
Chances are—unless you're a full-time real...
Ray Dalio: How I Started Bridgewater
Bridgewater Associates is the world’s largest fund now, and Ray Dalio is regarded as one of the greatest innovators in the finance world.
But in...
Tonga volcano eruption triggered atmospheric gravity waves that reached the edge of space
The eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai on 15 January 2022 created waves that reverberated around the earth and reached 100km into the ionosphere.
The eruption...
How dinosaur extinction helped grapes thrive: ancient seeds tell the story
If you've ever enjoyed a glass of wine or a handful of raisins, you might owe a thanks to the dinosaurs' extinction.
Researchers have discovered...