Earth & Environment
New fish-inspired filter could remove 99% of microplastics from washing machine water
Scientists in Germany have created a new filter that can remove more than 99% of microplastics from washing machine wastewater, offering a promising way...
Scientists discover a new giant duck-billed dinosaur hidden in museum collections for 100 years
A newly identified dinosaur species has been officially added to the family tree, thanks to fresh analysis of fossils first found more than a...
Did asteroids invent gum billions of years ago?
What is “gum”? Most people have probably never considered this question, and might answer something like a chewy material you can put in your...
Air in planes and hospitals isn’t as dirty as you might think
If you've ever worried about catching something from the air while flying or visiting a hospital, a new study may help you feel more...
Even mild air pollution may quietly damage your heart, study finds
A new study has found that breathing in common air pollutants over many years is linked to early signs of heart disease—even when the...
How financial stress disrupts your sleep
Long before the alarm sounds, many Americans lose quality rest to the quiet worries that surface after dark—whether about bills, the next paycheck or...
Retailers are quietly changing their return policies – here’s why you should be on...
’Tis the season for giving – and that means ’tis the season for shopping.
Maybe you’ll splurge on a Black Friday or Cyber Monday deal,...
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...
Chang’e-6 uncovers strange “sticky” soil on the moon’s far side
Scientists have finally taken a close look at the first-ever soil samples brought back from the far side of the moon, and the results...
Scientists find “forever chemicals” in whales and dolphins—even in the deep sea
A new international study has revealed that whales and dolphins living far from coasts and deep below the ocean’s surface are not protected from...
Ancient DNA shows the deadly diseases behind Napoleon’s defeat
Scientists from the Institut Pasteur have uncovered new evidence showing that deadly infections likely contributed to the massive losses during Napoleon’s retreat from Russia...
Greenland without ice? Researchers uncover evidence of a warm Earth 400,000 years ago
A new documentary is shedding light on a remarkable period in Earth’s history—one when large parts of Greenland, now buried under thick ice, were...
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Cognitive test in dogs could help humans with Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists from North Carolina State University found that a suite of complementary tests can quantify changes in dogs suspected of suffering from cognitive decline.
The...
Fewer cities can afford to host the Olympics, but Paris 2024 may be clever...
Many of the world’s best athletes are currently competing in the first Olympic Games to be held in Paris since 1924.
The French capital is...
Where the Earth has got its oceans
The water that makes up the oceans acted as a key ingredient for the development of life on Earth.
However, scientists still do not know...
Viking silver hoard reveals trade routes from England to the Islamic world
A remarkable Viking treasure uncovered in North Yorkshire has revealed that Viking wealth stretched far beyond raiding monasteries and coastal towns.
New research shows that...
Scientists discover 3,775-year-old log that could revolutionize climate change solutions
A team of researchers has discovered a 3,775-year-old log that could help shape future strategies to combat climate change.
Led by Professor Ning Zeng from...
Scientists discover strange hollow ball-like structures in 80-million-year-old fossils
Scientists from The University of Western Australian and University of Cambridge have made a chance discovery in UK museum collections.
They discovered hollow ball-like structures...
What’s next for the startups that banked with Silicon Valley Bank
For two days after the run on Silicon Valley Bank, hundreds of startups faced the prospect of losing millions and even billions of dollars of uninsured deposits in the bank.
Scientists discover five different dog types from 11,000 years ago
Scientists have studied the lineage of dogs and found that there were at least five different types of dogs as far back as 11,000...