Earth & Environment
Why Many Chinese Hospitality Graduates Are Turning Away From Hotel Careers
Negative views about hotel work may be pushing many hospitality graduates in China to choose careers in other industries, according to new research.
The study,...
Scientists Use Engineered Yeast to Turn Plastic Waste into Protein-Rich Cookies
Plastic bottles might sound like the last thing anyone would want near their food.
But scientists are developing a surprising technology that uses engineered yeast...
Air Pollution May Worsen Arthritis Pain
A bad air day may have consequences beyond coughing or irritated eyes.
New research from South Korea suggests that people with rheumatoid arthritis may experience...
Aircrews Show Highest Share of Radiation-Linked Cancer Deaths
Pilots and flight attendants spend much of their working lives high above the ground, where the atmosphere provides less protection from radiation arriving from...
Dirty Air May Damage Gums and Teeth
Air pollution is widely known for harming the lungs and heart, but new research suggests the damage may also reach the mouth.
Scientists in Brazil...
The Gold Rush Ended, But Its Entrepreneurial Legacy Didn’t, Study Finds
The gold rushes that drew hundreds of thousands of people to the American West may have left behind more than abandoned mines.
In a new...
Hurricane Hunters Reveal Early Warning Signs That a Storm May Strengthen
Scientists have identified several early signs that could help forecasters determine when a tropical cyclone is becoming organized enough to strengthen, potentially providing communities...
Dirty Air May Trigger Rheumatoid Arthritis Flares
Air pollution is already known to harm the lungs and heart, but new research suggests it may also make rheumatoid arthritis more active.
The strongest...
OpenAI introduces ChatGPT for Teens. What do teachers think?
Since ChatGPT’s introduction in the fall of 2022, educators have been trying their best to navigate artificial intelligence’s explosion into the classroom.
On one hand,...
How the World’s First Bird Took Flight
For more than a century, scientists have wondered how Archaeopteryx, one of the earliest known birds, managed to get off the ground.
A new study...
Dollar Store Groceries May Come with a Hidden Health Cost, Study Finds
Shopping for groceries at dollar stores may help families stretch their budgets, but new research suggests that relying on these stores for food could...
Living Near Dry Cleaners May Increase Parkinson’s Risk
A large U.S. study suggests that older adults who live very close to dry-cleaning businesses may have a higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.
The...
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How dust from the Sahara powers ocean life thousands of miles away
A surprising discovery shows that dust blown from the Sahara Desert plays a crucial role in supporting ocean life thousands of kilometers away.
This dust...
A prehistoric cosmic airburst sheds light on ancient artifacts
About 13,000 years ago, a huge comet broke apart and crashed into Earth's atmosphere.
This event wasn't just a spectacular light show; it caused massive...
Scientists discover dinosaur party grounds in Alaska’s Denali Park
In Alaska's famous Denali National Park, scientists from the University of Alaska Fairbanks have found a massive area filled with ancient dinosaur footprints!
They've named...
Here’s what you need to know about the Varroa mite
Bee populations worldwide have been collapsing under attack from parasitic Varroa mites.
Now, these mites have reached Australia.
Professor Sasha Mikheyev from The Australian National University...
Air pollution and traffic noise could heart fertility in men and women
A new study from Denmark has found that long-term exposure to air pollution may increase the risk of infertility in men, while road traffic...
250000-year-old skull raises questions about human origins
The discovery of a partial skull of a young child believed to have died at least 250,000 years ago in a cave near Johannesburg,...
Could a Common Road Chemical Quietly Increase Alzheimer’s Risk?
Scientists are paying increasing attention to pollution that comes from vehicle tires.
Unlike exhaust emissions, tiny particles released as tires wear down receive much less...
Scientists find unprecedented mercury accumulation in Pacific Ocean trenches
A new study has revealed unprecedented amounts of highly toxic mercury are deposited in the deepest trenches of the Pacific Ocean.
The study, a multi-national...