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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Shark embryos reveal ancient blueprint behind the faces of all jawed animals
Scientists studying shark embryos have uncovered evidence that the basic blueprint for building faces in jawed animals has remained largely unchanged for more than...
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...
Scientists discover volcanic ash can protect against harmful radiation
Volcanic ash, often seen as a dangerous waste after eruptions, may have a surprising new purpose—shielding people from harmful radiation!
Scientists from Ateneo de Manila...
How environment affects our kidney and liver health
Our kidneys and liver are essential organs, performing vital tasks that keep us healthy.
The kidneys filter waste from our blood, balance body fluids, and...
Are AI chatbots just high-tech Magic 8 Balls? Expert weighs in
Have you ever played with a Magic 8 Ball, asking it a question and then eagerly waiting for the random answer it'll show?
Now, imagine...
World’s greatest mass extinction triggered switch to warm-bloodedness, shows study
Mammals and birds today are warm-blooded, and this is often taken as the reason for their great success.
University of Bristol palaeontologist Professor Mike Benton,...
The Bengal cat: A tale of nature’s artistry and human curiosity
Imagine a cat with the heart of a home companion and the majestic coat of a wild jungle cat. That's the Bengal cat for...
Tiny parasitic worm could help save Chesapeake bay’s blue crabs
A parasitic worm that lives on the eggs of female blue crabs might actually help scientists and fishery managers protect this iconic species in...