Earth & Environment
Scientists create smart battery material that stops energy loss
Lithium-sulfur batteries have long been seen as one of the most promising technologies for the future of energy storage.
They could store much more energy...
Scientists warn 1.7 million satellites could destroy our view of the night sky
The number of satellites orbiting Earth is growing at an incredible speed, and scientists say it could soon change the night sky forever.
A new...
Air conditioners alone can’t beat extreme heat, scientists warn
As the world gets hotter, air conditioners are becoming more important than ever.
They help people stay safe during heat waves and can even save...
How giant glaciers moved massive rocks across the Alps 24,000 years ago
Thousands of giant rocks scattered across Switzerland have puzzled people for centuries.
Many of these huge boulders are sitting far from the mountains where they...
,000-year-old child’s skull found in Norwegian cave reveals secrets of early farmers
Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a young child who lived about 4,000 years ago in a cave on Norway's west coast.
The remarkable discovery...
An extended barrage of asteroid impacts made Earth too hot to form continents
The formation of continents was an important step in Earth's history.
Continents and plate tectonics are connected to the planet's habitability, and the same is...
A star’s death throes involves a lot of kicking
Imagine being nudged again and again by thousands of tiny shoves, each one barely perceptible alone, until they add up to a steady drift...
Crocodile brains have barely changed in 100 million years, new study finds
Crocodiles are often called "living fossils," and a new study suggests that description may be more accurate than ever.
Scientists have discovered that the brains...
Why the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool turned green—and why it matters for America’s drinking...
When the famous Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., suddenly turned bright green, many people were surprised.
The unusual color quickly became national news....
New solar hydrogen system converts over 31% of sunlight into clean fuel
Hydrogen is expected to play an important role in the future of clean energy because it can store renewable electricity and produce no carbon...
Scientists turn plastic bottles into high-quality battery material
A plastic bottle that would normally end up in a recycling bin or landfill could one day help power electric cars, smartphones, and renewable...
Australia’s farmland at risk of ‘ecological collapse’
Australia may need to fundamentally redraw its rural landscape — retiring farms, restoring vast tracts of vegetation and reshaping regional economies — if it...
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Disaster planning for older adults: What to know this hurricane and wildfire season
When Hurricane Ian struck southwestern Florida in 2022, it led to the deaths of more than 150 people – the majority of whom were...
Can tiny plastic pieces affect our health?
Since their invention over a century ago, plastics have become part of our daily lives. Our food and drinks are often packaged in plastics....
Water ice found in another star system
Water ice shapes the outer regions of our Solar System in profound ways, forming the thick crusts of moons like Europa and Enceladus that...
Scientists unravel mysteries of earth’s inner core
Did you know that deep inside Earth there is another 'planet'?
Yes, you read it right.
Our home planet, Earth, holds a secret within itself, a...
Vitamin supplements cannot reduce the death risk of COVID-19, shows study
In a new study from the University of Toledo, researchers found that taking immune-boosting supplements such as vitamin C, vitamin D, and zinc do...
Even a short-term visit to a severely polluted city is bad for your health
There are many things people research when planning a vacation or business trip abroad—such as the weather, how to get around a city and...
Scientists create sustainable plastic from the carbon dioxide in the ocean
The ocean absorbs about a quarter of all carbon dioxide (CO₂) released by human activity, helping to slow climate change—but at a cost.
This constant...
A timer can shorten your shower even when you have no incentive to save...
From Barcelona to Mexico City, popular tourist destinations are facing droughts and running out of water.
Yet, a huge 40% of household water is used...