Earth & Environment
Five things to know about rare earth elements
Aside from oil, rare earth elements may be the most buzzworthy thing coming out of the ground these days.
Headlines trumpet news about new partnerships...
A sleeping giant awakens: Japan’s Kikai volcano is slowly refilling with magma
Scientists have discovered that one of the most powerful volcanoes in Earth’s recent history is slowly building up magma again—more than 7,000 years after...
Scientists discover lost ice age world beneath Texas cave
A surprising discovery deep inside an underwater cave in Texas has revealed a hidden snapshot of life from the Ice Age.
A paleontologist from the...
Why winter could be the most dangerous season for your heart
Many people worry about heat waves and rising temperatures, but new research suggests that cold weather may be a greater danger to heart health.
A...
Not so lonely after all: Bull sharks choose friends and form social bonds
Sharks are often seen as solitary and dangerous animals that roam the ocean alone. But new research is challenging that image.
A long-term study of...
A tiny “ion pump” could make clean water cheaper and power future technologies
Scientists have developed a new kind of device that can move charged particles through water using very little energy—and without any moving parts.
This breakthrough...
Study finds surprising cancer link between cats and humans
A large new study has made an exciting discovery about cancer in cats, and it may also help improve how we treat cancer in...
Earth was already moving 3.5 billion years ago, study finds
The story of our planet is written in the slow movement of its surface.
Over billions of years, shifting tectonic plates have shaped continents, opened...
Why fashion keeps coming back: Scientists find a 20-year style cycle
Have you ever noticed that old fashion trends seem to come back?
Bell-bottom jeans, miniskirts, and vintage styles often return after disappearing for years.
Many people...
Are ‘designer’ dogs really better? New study questions popular beliefs
“Designer” crossbreed dogs like cockapoos, cavapoos, and labradoodles have become very popular pets in recent years.
Many people believe these dogs are easier to train,...
Neanderthals might have treated infections 50,000 years ago
Neanderthals, our ancient human relatives, may have been more skilled in health care than we once thought.
A new study suggests that they could have...
QLD GPs face barriers in supporting VAD, shows QUT study
Queensland general practitioners provide compassionate, holistic care to patients seeking voluntary assisted dying (VAD), but many face significant hurdles that limit their capacity to...
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Earth’s freshwater is disappearing fast—and it’s worse than we thought
A major new global study reveals that Earth’s freshwater is vanishing at a pace never seen before.
Using more than 22 years of satellite data,...
Are these five things on your hurricane supply list?
You stocked up on batteries and canned food — good!
But it’s easy to overlook some less obvious disaster supplies.
Before a storm is looming, check...
What is the impact of Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan?
President Joe Biden recently announced a sweeping package of student debt relief that forgives as much as $20,000 in loans for some recipients.
Biden also...
China’s Chang’E 4 mission discovers new ‘secrets’ from far side of the moon
A lunar lander named for the Chinese goddess of the moon may have lessened the mystery of the far side of the moon.
The fourth...
Scientists find how eyed needles transformed early human culture
In a groundbreaking study led by archaeologists at the University of Sydney, researchers propose that the invention of eyed needles marked a pivotal moment...
Hugging your partner may lower your stress hormone cortisol
Scientists from Ruhr University found that women instructed to embrace their romantic partner prior to undergoing a stressful experience had a lower biological stress...
Seabirds avoid pooping on water—here’s the surprising reason why
On remote desert islands in Japan, researchers have discovered an unusual bathroom habit among seabirds.
Streaked shearwaters, a species of seabird, prefer to poop while...
1 in 5 shelter dogs may have Lyme disease or heartworms
A recent study has highlighted a concerning trend in shelter dogs, showing that more than one in five of these animals are infected with...