Earth & Environment
Mining the solar system to build a new world
I watched Armageddon again fairly recently with Bruce Willis, oil drillers in space and an asteroid the size of Texas bearing down on Earth.
Buried...
Why voting may help you live longer
As people grow older, many begin to think more about how to stay healthy and live longer. Doctors often talk about exercise, diet, sleep,...
How malaria controlled human survival in Africa for 74,000 years
For tens of thousands of years, a tiny but deadly enemy may have quietly shaped where early humans could survive in Africa.
New research suggests...
Extreme weather could increase your heart disease risk
Extreme weather events are becoming more common around the world, and scientists are now discovering that these changes may be affecting human health in...
Extreme weather may harm your heart more than you think
A new study has found that extreme weather conditions such as very hot days, very cold days, and heavy rainfall may increase the risk...
Is your car following too close? Why cruise control may break Queensland safety rules
Many drivers in Queensland rely on adaptive cruise control (ACC) to make driving easier and more comfortable.
This technology automatically adjusts your car’s speed to...
Seaweed compound shows major methane cuts in beef cattle
Adelaide University researchers have demonstrated that a naturally derived seaweed compound can dramatically reduce methane emissions from beef cattle raised in extensive grazing systems,...
Protect against air pollution: breathe better indoors and out
You can’t see most air pollution. You can’t smell much of it, either. But polluted air—both outdoors and indoors—can still affect your health.
“Nearly everyone...
Scientists find that more parenting effort can lead to shorter lifespan
A new study has found that animals that put more energy into having and supporting offspring may age faster and live shorter lives.
The research,...
Scientists find hidden massive magma chamber under Italy
Scientists have discovered a huge pool of molten rock buried deep beneath the region of Tuscany in Italy.
This underground reservoir contains an estimated 6,000...
How to stay human in the age of AI: The skills that matter most
When tools like ChatGPT became widely available, many people saw it as a turning point.
Artificial intelligence quickly entered daily life, helping with writing, research,...
Hidden city of bees: 5.5 million pollinators living beneath a quiet cemetery
Beneath a peaceful cemetery in Ithaca, New York, millions of wild bees are quietly doing one of the most important jobs in nature—helping plants...
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Tiny, ancient meteorites suggest early Earth’s atmosphere was rich in carbon dioxide
Very occasionally, Earth gets bombarded by a large meteorite.
But every day, our planet gets pelted by space dust, micrometeorites that collect on Earth’s surface.
A...
Human-following robots can boost health aging for older adults
A study conducted by Newcastle University researchers shows that human-following robots have the potential to support the mobility and well-being of older adults.
Published in...
Even wealthy Americans die sooner than Europeans, study finds
A new study has found that Americans, regardless of how rich they are, are more likely to die earlier than people in Europe with...
Scientists discover new evidence for Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis
In a new study, researchers have discovered new evidence to support the Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis.
The theory suggests that a fragmented comet slammed into...
Air pollution linked with global rise in antibiotic resistance
Antibiotic resistance is a growing threat to global health. In 2019, it caused over 1.27 million deaths worldwide – and it’s projected that antimicrobial...
Regular dog walking strongly benefit health in older adults
New research from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) at Trinity College Dublin reveals that regular dog walking offers significant benefits for older...
Scientists create first full 3D view of binary star-planet system
From above a planet about twice the size of Jupiter, this artist's conception shows the star that planet is orbiting and that star's binary...
Did polar bears once roam Scotland? New fossil evidence sparks debate
New research on ancient bear fossils found in a Highland cave suggests that polar bears may have once lived in Scotland.
Scientists studying bones from...