Earth & Environment
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...
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...
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Scientists spot a baby star making a grand escape from its birthplace!
Stars are like kids; they don't always stay where they're born.
Over time, they move away and spread across the vast galaxy, much like birds...
Poor air quality link to the development of type 2 diabetes
In a new study from UCLA and elsewhere, researchers found older Californians who live in communities with poor air quality, even those who engage—as...
Extreme heat waves may increase death in heart disease
Scientists from the University of Pennsylvania found that extreme heat waves have a deadly connection with cardiovascular mortality.
The research is published in JAMA Network...
How to enjoy a gluten-free Thanksgiving dinner
Thanksgiving is a holiday built around a meal. And the meal is a specific one, with the menu largely set in stone.
This can cause...
Why the Velvet Ant’s sting is one of the most painful in nature
The Scarlet Velvet Ant, which is actually a type of wasp, has a sting so painful that it feels like hot oil spilling over...
How a new material could help cut building emissions by 45%
Imagine a building that powers itself using just light and movement from its surroundings.
Thanks to new research from the University of St Andrews, this...
Blockchain tech, investor sentiment, economic stress levels: Predictors of bitcoin returns
Researchers from the Illinois Institute of Technology have conducted a groundbreaking study to identify the factors that predict Bitcoin returns.
The paper, titled "What Information...
Scientists solve ancient mystery of Maya calendar
Scientists deciphered the secrets of the ancient Mayan calendar, discovering that the cycles in the calendar cover a much larger timeframe than previously thought