Earth & Environment
Even chihuahuas have wolf DNA
New study reveals the hidden wild side of modern dogs
From giant shepherds to tiny chihuahuas, most modern dogs carry a hidden genetic connection to...
Why Black Friday feels so stressful — and how to outsmart the shopping hype
As Black Friday approaches, shops and websites fill with flashing deals, countdown timers, and bold promises of massive savings.
For many people, the thrill of...
Earth and Theia were neighbors before they collided
According to the leading theory of how the Earth-Moon system formed (the Giant Impact Hypothesis), a Mars-sized object (named Theia) collided with a proto-Earth...
Cleveland’s famous sea monster gets a scientific makeover after 90 years
About 360 million years ago, long before dinosaurs walked the Earth, a terrifying predator ruled the shallow seas that once covered what is now...
New underwater exoskeleton cuts diver air use by nearly 23%
Moving through water is much harder than walking on land. Every kick of a diver’s legs has to push through thick resistance, which quickly...
Ancient Neanderthals may have eaten women and children from rival groups
A new scientific study has uncovered disturbing evidence that Neanderthals at a cave site in present-day Belgium may have practiced selective cannibalism, mainly targeting...
Scientists trace the moon’s birth to Earth’s nearby planetary twin
Around 4.5 billion years ago, a dramatic event changed Earth forever.
A massive, planet-sized body called Theia slammed into the young Earth in a violent...
Scientists uncover the hidden source of ‘forever chemicals’ in North Carolina
For years, communities in North Carolina have struggled with high levels of PFAS in their water.
PFAS, often called “forever chemicals,” are harmful, man-made substances...
Are cities making us sick? Humans are wired for nature, not modern life, study...
Humans may feel at home in cities, but our bodies tell another story.
According to a new study by evolutionary anthropologists Colin Shaw from the...
Scientists discover one of the densest dinosaur bone sites ever found
Deep in the rolling hills of Transylvania, scientists have uncovered one of the richest dinosaur fossil sites ever found in the region.
In an area...
Ancient bogs reveal a major climate shift from 15,000 years ago
Hidden in the thick, muddy layers of ancient bogs across the Southern Hemisphere is a surprising record of Earth’s climate history.
New research suggests that...
Roblox set to start checking people’s ages. But it will need to do more...
Online gaming giant Roblox has just announced it will start checking users' ages from early December in an attempt to stop children and teenagers...
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How a tiny fossil fish changed the timeline of evolution
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Researchers have reconstructed the brain, heart, and fins of Norselaspis glacialis, a jawless fish that lived over 400 million years ago, revealing that speed...
Why the Hollywood majors have been so slow to take on Netflix at TV...
The long anticipated battle royale over TV streaming is finally becoming real:
Apple TV+ has just launched in over 100 countries, kicking off with broadcast...
If you have high blood pressure or heart problems, don’t go to these places
In a recent state from AHA, researchers found visiting high-altitude locations may be dangerous for people with high blood pressure or certain heart conditions.
They...
Warren Buffett: The Value of Berkshire Hathaway to the World
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.
It is a diversified holding company whose subsidiaries engage in insurance, freight...
Recent findings indicate major ice melt in West Antarctica started in the 1940s
In the remote, icy expanses of Antarctica, the Thwaites Glacier stands as a silent witness to the changes our planet is undergoing.
Spanning about 80...
Scientists reveal hidden dangers of auroras to critical infrastructure
Auroras have fascinated people for centuries, but their stunning displays come with hidden dangers.
These natural light shows are caused by the same space weather...
How would a nuclear winter impact food production
The day after lead author Daniel Winstead approved the final proofs for a study to be published in Ambio, Russia put its nuclear forces...
Earth’s cooling could spark a dangerous ocean “burp,” scientists say
For decades, Earth’s oceans have acted as powerful allies in the fight against global warming.
They have absorbed about a quarter of all human-made carbon...