Earth & Environment
Scientists uncover how mammals evolved from sprawled to upright postures
A new study has revealed that the evolution of mammals from a sprawled to an upright posture was not as straightforward as previously believed.
This...
Scientists develop a new portable device to harvest water from air
Researchers at The Ohio State University have created a new type of water harvesting device that is simpler, more efficient, and more portable than...
If your child is watching TV and playing online games, you should do it...
Young children spend a lot of time using screens: watching television, playing on touchscreen apps, or face timing with grandparents.
In fact, research on global...
How to help your cat overcome Megacolon
Cats are experts at hiding discomfort, which is why health problems like megacolon can go unnoticed until they become serious.
Megacolon is a severe form...
Scientists determine the age of the Moon’s oldest and largest impact basin
The massive South Pole-Aitken (SPA) basin is one of the Moon’s dominant features, though it’s not visible from Earth.
It’s on the lunar far side,...
Scientists discover smallest dinosaur egg ever found in China
A group of scientists in China has confirmed that a fossilized egg found in 2021 is the smallest dinosaur egg ever discovered.
In their study,...
Scientists date the moon’s oldest crater to 4.32 billion years
Scientists have discovered that the oldest and largest impact basin on the moon, called the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) basin, is more than 4.32 billion...
Unlocking the secrets of space: 70% of meteorites come from just three asteroid families
Scientists have made a major breakthrough in understanding the origins of most meteorites that fall to Earth.
A team of international researchers, including scientists from...
Scientists find giant prehistoric elephant skull, revealing new extinct species
A giant fossil skull of an extinct elephant, discovered in the Kashmir Valley of northern India, is helping scientists uncover new details about the...
Scientists find ‘forever chemicals’ in bottled and tap water worldwide
A new study has uncovered the presence of "forever chemicals" known as PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) in both bottled and tap water from several countries.
These...
Easter Island’s volcanoes reveal new clues about Earth’s mysterious mantle
For many years, scientists have believed that the Earth’s mantle – the layer beneath its surface – moves like a giant conveyor belt, carrying...
New research shows most space rocks crashing into Earth come from a single source
The sight of a fireball streaking across the sky brings wonder and excitement to children and adults alike.
It's a reminder that Earth is part...
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Five common English words we don’t know the origins of—including ‘boy’ and ‘dog’
The naming process, the act of naming the items of the world, is as old as the first words spoken by our ancestors.
We can...
Ancient human relative walked like a human, but climbed like an ape
Scientists have discovered a two-million-year-old fossil vertebrae from an extinct species of ancient human relatives.
The recovery of new lumbar vertebrae from the lower back...
Why a new wave of solar panels may lose their spark too soon
The newest photovoltaic systems may promise the most efficient ever produced, but question marks about their longevity mean they risk proving a false economy.
Did...
Ancient fossils reveal when complex life flourished in earth’s oceans
In a remarkable scientific achievement, researchers have accurately dated some of the world's oldest fossils of complex multicellular life.
This research, led by a team...
Warren Buffett: Why I Admire Jack Bogle So Much
Warren Buffett, known as the "Oracle of Omaha," is an American businessman and philanthropist, widely considered the most successful investor of the 20th century.
He has...
Water’s epic journey to Earth began before the Sun formed
The origin of Earth’s water is a complicated mystery that scientists have been untangling for decades.
Scientists discover water bear fossil in a 16-million-year-old amber
Good luck finding an animal tougher than a tardigrade.
These tiny creatures are famous for their ability to survive in the most extreme conditions, including...
Extreme heat waves may increase death in heart disease
Scientists from the University of Pennsylvania found that extreme heat waves have a deadly connection with cardiovascular mortality.
The research is published in JAMA Network...