Earth & Environment
A tiny “ion pump” could make clean water cheaper and power future technologies
Scientists have developed a new kind of device that can move charged particles through water using very little energy—and without any moving parts.
This breakthrough...
Study finds surprising cancer link between cats and humans
A large new study has made an exciting discovery about cancer in cats, and it may also help improve how we treat cancer in...
Earth was already moving 3.5 billion years ago, study finds
The story of our planet is written in the slow movement of its surface.
Over billions of years, shifting tectonic plates have shaped continents, opened...
Why fashion keeps coming back: Scientists find a 20-year style cycle
Have you ever noticed that old fashion trends seem to come back?
Bell-bottom jeans, miniskirts, and vintage styles often return after disappearing for years.
Many people...
Are ‘designer’ dogs really better? New study questions popular beliefs
“Designer” crossbreed dogs like cockapoos, cavapoos, and labradoodles have become very popular pets in recent years.
Many people believe these dogs are easier to train,...
Neanderthals might have treated infections 50,000 years ago
Neanderthals, our ancient human relatives, may have been more skilled in health care than we once thought.
A new study suggests that they could have...
QLD GPs face barriers in supporting VAD, shows QUT study
Queensland general practitioners provide compassionate, holistic care to patients seeking voluntary assisted dying (VAD), but many face significant hurdles that limit their capacity to...
Ice age elephants traveled 300 km before being hunted by Neanderthals
During the Ice Age, massive elephants once roamed across Europe—and new research shows they traveled surprisingly long distances before encountering Neanderthals.
A study of ancient...
Paleontologists uncover a new Spinosaurus species by following a clue from a decades‑old book...
My fixation on a small, desolate locale in the heart of the Sahara Desert started with a single line buried in a 630-page tome...
How we turned plastic waste into vinegar
Plastic is one of the most durable materials humans have ever made. That durability has made it indispensable in medicine, food packaging and transport.
But...
Not quite like birds: How dinosaurs hatched their eggs less efficiently
How did dinosaurs hatch their eggs?
Scientists have long debated whether bird-like dinosaurs used body heat like modern birds or relied more on environmental heat,...
Major music release days may lead to more traffic deaths, Harvard study finds
Listening to new music is exciting for fans, especially when a major artist releases a long-awaited album.
But a new study suggests that the excitement...
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Scientists discover ancient Neanderthal lineage isolated for over 50,000 years
Archaeologists have uncovered a fascinating discovery in the Rhône Valley, France—an ancient Neanderthal lineage that remained isolated from other populations for over 50,000 years.
The...
Fewer than 40% of New Yorkers earn a living wage, Cornell study finds
Cornell study finds fewer than 40% of New Yorkers earn at or above a living wage, including less than one-third among people of color and younger workers.
Vitamin D levels in Scotland haven’t changed in 400 years, study finds
A new study has revealed that people living in Scotland today experience the same seasonal drop in vitamin D levels as those who lived...
Did our early ancestors boil their food in hot springs?
The proximity of hot springs to early settlements have led researchers to wonder if early humans used hot springs as a cooking resource long...
Scientists find the mysteries of earth’s core-mantle boundary
Deep inside our planet, at the core-mantle boundary (CMB), conditions are incredibly harsh—with temperatures soaring to thousands of degrees Fahrenheit and pressures a million...
What would an ancient Egyptian corpse have smelled like? Pine, balsam and bitumen –...
In 1900 – some 22 years before he discovered the tomb of Tutankhamen – British archaeologist Howard Carter opened another tomb in the Valley...
Discovery of rare new fossil sheds light on New Zealand’s extinct dolphin-like reptiles
Ichthyosaurs were reptiles that swam in the seas during the time of the dinosaurs.
They evolved separately around 250 million years ago, possibly from a...
Subsurface water on Mars defies expectations
A new analysis of seismic data from NASA’s Mars InSight mission has revealed a couple of surprises.
The first surprise: the top 300 meters of...