Earth & Environment
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...
“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...
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Ancient tools in Ukraine unveil early human migration to Europe
Researchers have made an exciting discovery in western Ukraine that could change how we understand early human history in Europe.
In the 1970s, archaeologists dug...
Life on earth might really have started with clay
In mythologies and origin stories around the world, various cultures and religions point to clay as the vessel of life, the primordial material that...
The deeper these octopuses live, the wartier their skin
Deep beneath the ocean's surface, surprisingly cute warty pink octopuses creep along the seafloor.
But not all these octopuses look alike.
While we humans love a...
500-year-old Transylvanian diaries show how the Little Ice Age completely changed life and death...
Scientists have long relied on nature’s archives—glaciers, sediments, and pollen—to reconstruct past climates. However, written records such as diaries, travel notes, and monastery registers...
New nickel catalyst could revolutionize plastic recycling
Recycling plastic is notoriously frustrating. Sorting different types of plastics, cleaning off food residue, and dealing with contamination often make the process expensive and...
Scientists discover cats and dogs have evolved baby faces in surprising similar ways
In a surprising new study, scientists have found that some cats and dogs have evolved to look unusually alike—despite being very different animals.
These similarities...
Could satellites help predict volcanic disasters?
In 2018, a powerful eruption at Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano caused a massive landslide, sending a tsunami crashing into the shores of Java and...
Even small doses of air pollution could harm your health
In a new study, researchers found that even a little exposure to the fine particles of air pollution can translate into higher hospitalization rates...