Earth & Environment
Air Pollution May Help Bladder Cancer Spread
Most people think of dirty air as something that mainly harms the lungs. Doctors have warned for years that breathing polluted air raises the...
New Recyclable Stretchy Yarn Could Help Keep Millions Of Tons Of Clothing Out Of...
Every year, millions of tons of old clothing end up in landfills because most textiles are difficult or impossible to recycle.
While plastic bottles and...
New Low-Cost Leaf Spray Helps Tomatoes Thrive in Salty Soil, Study Finds
A simple and inexpensive leaf spray could help tomato plants grow better in salty soils, offering farmers a promising new way to protect crops...
Cameras attached to whale sharks capture krill chases never witnessed before
Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus)—the world's biggest fish—are one of the most charismatic marine species.
They connect with the hearts of anyone lucky enough to encounter...
1.4-Million-Year-Old Footprints Reveal Giant Human Relative and Surprising Social Life
A remarkable set of fossil footprints discovered in Kenya is giving scientists a rare look at how one of humanity's ancient relatives lived more...
Spring daylight saving time may raise the risk of eye disease
Changing the clocks for daylight saving time may do more than make people feel tired.
A new study suggests that the one-hour time change could...
Could Purple Corn Replace Artificial Food Dyes?
A special type of purple corn may soon help replace artificial food dyes in many foods and drinks, according to new research from the...
1789 Smallpox Epidemic May Have Killed Up to 220,000 Indigenous Australians, Study Finds
A new study has used computer modeling to provide one of the clearest pictures yet of the devastating smallpox epidemic that struck Indigenous Australians...
Fossilized wood preserved 300 million years of Earth’s history
Most people think of fossilized wood as an attractive stone displayed in museums or sold as a decorative souvenir.
However, scientists have now discovered that...
Did the dinosaur-killing asteroid really shape tuna evolution?
For years, many scientists believed that the asteroid impact that wiped out the non-avian dinosaurs 66 million years ago also helped shape the evolution...
How School Air Pollution Could Affect Children’s Health for Years to Come
When parents think about air pollution, they often worry about asthma or coughing.
However, a large European study suggests that dirty air may also quietly...
This clever parakeet helped design its own perch
Most products made for pets are designed entirely by humans. But what if animals could help design the things they use?
A new project suggests...
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Ray Dalio: How I decide when to short the market
Shorting stocks is a way to profit from falling stock prices.
A short position is one that bets against the market, profiting when prices decline.
To...
Earth needed time to mix its continental crust, finds Yale study
What do cakes and Earth’s continental crust have in common? They both need time to mix.
This Halloween, people more scared of root canals than spiders, snakes, sharks
Part of the fun of Halloween is being afraid – very afraid – but, it turns out at least one of our top fears...
Scientists find ancient bird behind giant eggs ate by Australians around 50,000 years ago
Scientists settle debate surrounding 'Thunder bird' species, and whether its eggs were exploited by early Australian people around 50,000 years ago.
Proteins extracted from fragments...
What could burst the AI bubble
Some of the world's biggest tech firms have soared in value over the last year.
As AI evolves at pace, there are hopes that it...
Climate change triggers ant migration in Colorado
A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder has brought to light the significant impact of climate change on ant...
Ocean air may help you live longer, but rivers might not
Living near the ocean might not just be good for your soul—it could actually help you live longer.
A new study from researchers at The...
History is full of failed attempts to establish new currencies. So what makes crypto...
The confusion and commotion over cryptocurrency often reminds me of the 19th-century German drama Faust.
In Goethe's masterpiece, the devil Mephistopheles offers an emperor the...