Earth & Environment
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...
“Forever chemicals” may quietly weaken your immune system, study warns
In recent years, scientists have become increasingly concerned about a group of chemicals known as PFAS.
These chemicals are used in many everyday products, such...
The moon just got a new scar
Look up at a full Moon on a clear night and you are staring at a face that has been punched, gouged, and battered...
A 300-million-year-old mummy reveals how we first learned to breathe
Every time you breathe, you are using a system that evolved hundreds of millions of years ago.
The simple act of your chest expanding and...
A hidden island emerges in Antarctica, surprising scientists at sea
A team of 93 international scientists recently made an unexpected discovery while exploring one of the most remote parts of Antarctica.
During a research expedition...
Why Jupiter has more giant moons than Saturn
Jupiter and Saturn are the two largest planets in our solar system, and both are surrounded by dozens—even hundreds—of moons.
But their moon systems look...
Why living at high altitude could prevent diabetes
For many years, scientists have noticed an interesting pattern. People who live at high altitudes, where the air contains less oxygen, tend to have...
Up to 6.4 million children could lose citizenship rights under new proposal
A new study suggests that ending birthright citizenship in the United States could have far-reaching effects, especially for Asian and Latino communities.
Researchers from Penn...
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...
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Scientists find new way to recover rare metals from coal ash for clean energy
As the world shifts toward cleaner energy sources, the demand for rare earth elements (REEs) is rising rapidly.
These metals are essential for producing green...
Why retailers rarely use ‘Super Bowl’
The Super Bowl isn’t just the biggest game in sports, it’s also a major driver of commercial sales. Yet many retailers avoid saying its...
This shipwreck off southern Argentina is a long-lost 1850s Rhode Island whaler
Scientists investigating the remains of an old wooden ship off the cold, windy coast of far southern Argentina say it almost certainly is the...
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...
Casual sex spots have negative impact on beach dunes, shows study
Casual sexual encounters on holidays make for lifelong memories, but the imprint left behind can be less desirable.
Sex tourism is a big drawcard for...
Ancient undersea lava acts as a giant carbon sponge, scientists find
Scientists have discovered that piles of ancient lava rubble deep beneath the ocean floor can store massive amounts of carbon dioxide for millions of...
Jack Bogle: Are index funds parasites?
According to Investopedia, “indexing” is a form of passive fund management.
Instead of a fund portfolio manager actively stock picking and market timing—that is, choosing securities to invest...
Ancient hideouts in the northern Pacific reveal why some orcas are so unique
Whale experts have discovered something really interesting about killer whales, or orcas, near Japan and Russia.
Different groups of orcas live very close to each...