Earth & Environment
Six-million-year-old Antarctic ice reveals secrets of a warmer ancient Earth
Scientists have discovered the oldest directly dated ice on Earth—an incredible six million years old—deep in the frozen expanse of East Antarctica.
The ice, along...
Nanotyrannus discovery changes everything we knew about T. rex, study finds
For decades, paleontologists have argued over one mystery: was Nanotyrannus a real species, or just a teenage Tyrannosaurus rex?
Now, a new fossil has finally...
Is your 8K tv a waste of money? Scientists find the true resolution limit...
If you’ve ever wondered whether buying that ultra-expensive 8K television is worth it, scientists now have an answer: probably not.
A new study by researchers...
6 ways to give your dog a richer life, from ‘sniffaris’ to sensory gardens
While we are captivated by a vivid sunset and breathtaking views, dogs have their noses to the ground, reading the odour stories left behind...
Kentucky’s giant salamanders reveal the secret to healthy streams
Deep in Kentucky’s rivers lives one of North America’s most mysterious creatures—the Eastern hellbender.
Growing up to two feet long, this flat, wrinkly salamander has...
Your ZIP code could predict your dementia risk
New research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine reveals something surprising and important: the place where you live could have a big impact...
Bamboo tissue paper isn’t as green as it seems, study finds
Bamboo tissue paper has become a popular choice for eco-conscious shoppers, often marketed as a sustainable and “tree-free” alternative to regular paper.
But new research...
Chimpanzees and bonobos have friendship circles just like humans, study finds
Chimpanzees and bonobos, our closest living relatives, organize their social lives in ways strikingly similar to humans, according to a new international study led...
How hot and cold days can raise heart failure death risk
A new study led by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health reveals that both very hot and very cold temperatures can...
Is Halloween more trick than treat? The dangers of overeating sugar, liquorice and sherbet
Trick or treat? Something I won’t be hearing at my own door this Halloween. Myself and the other misers of our village will once...
Contactless payment loopholes could let hackers steal thousands, study warns
Researchers from the University of Surrey and the University of Birmingham have uncovered serious security weaknesses in modern contactless payment systems—vulnerabilities that could allow...
Dirty water can make clean hydrogen—And cut costs by 47%, study finds
In a breakthrough that could make clean energy more practical and affordable, researchers at Princeton University have found a way to use treated wastewater—rather...
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Air pollution in childhood may increase schizophrenia risk
Air pollution affects physical health, and new research results now conclude that it also affects our psychological health.
In a new study, researchers found that...
Why are workers getting smaller pieces of the pie
It’s one of the biggest economic changes in recent decades:
Workers get a smaller slice of company revenue, while a larger share is paid to...
What ancient Denisovans may have looked like
If you could travel back in time 100,000 years, you'd find yourself living among multiple groups of humans, including anatomically modern humans, Neanderthals, and...
Famous ‘Jurassic Park’ dinosaur is more like bird, not lizard, says study
From movies to museum exhibits, the dinosaur Dilophosaurus is no stranger to pop culture.
Many probably remember it best from the movie "Jurassic Park," where...
Scientists discover a rare bronze age treasure in Oman
Two young archaeologists from Frankfurt, Irini Biezeveld and Jonas Kluge, recently made an amazing discovery in the city of Ibra in Oman, a country...
How the Russia–Ukraine conflict could disrupt food and finance around the world
When Russian military forces entered Ukraine in February, the resulting conflict created a stark humanitarian crisis and the looming fear of global financial upheaval.
With...
Scientists turn plant waste into powerful nanoparticles
Researchers at the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague have found a new way to tackle waste and fight infections at the same...
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.
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