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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Prehistoric marine predator unveils ocean evolution since the age of dinosaurs
In a recent discovery, paleontologists have unveiled a new species of marine lizard that roamed the oceans around 66 million years ago, during the...
Brain complexity trumps size in mammals, says new study
A recent study led by the University of Bath, published in Nature Communications, reveals that mammals with more complex brains tend to have smaller...
Mapping the asteroid belt: Where do meteorites come from?
For the first time, scientists are creating a geologic map of the asteroid belt—the region between Mars and Jupiter filled with rocky space objects.
By...
Why the Moon’s “two faces” may have very different interiors
For centuries, humans could only wonder what the far side of the moon looked like.
Unlike the near side, which always faces Earth, the far...
Turning CO2 and lignin into eco-friendly alternatives
In an era where plastic plays an indispensable role in almost every aspect of modern life, from packaging to high-tech industries, the quest for...
Air pollution linked to increased dementia risk
A major new study has found that long-term exposure to air pollution—such as emissions from cars and industry—can significantly increase the risk of developing...
Does your dog care if you die?
Any owner would say yes. Here’s what the science says.
Yes.
Dogs have behavioral and circulating hormone responses to the presence or absence of their owner...
Scientists invent 100% biodegradable ‘barley plastic’
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have created a new type of biodegradable plastic made from barley starch and sugarbeet waste.
This eco-friendly material, which...