Earth & Environment
Solar Panel Waste Could Become a $1 Trillion Recycling Opportunity
The global boom in solar power is helping countries move toward cleaner energy, but it is also creating a growing waste problem.
New research suggests...
Blood Test Shows How Dirty Air May Raise Lung Cancer Risk
People cannot always see the pollution they breathe, but a new study suggests that long-term exposure may leave traces inside the blood.
Scientists found changes...
2-Billion-Year-Old Rocks Could Rewrite a Key Chapter in Earth’s History
Around 2 billion years ago, Earth was going through one of the most important transformations in its history.
Oxygen was becoming abundant in the atmosphere,...
Air Pollution Leaves a Lung Cancer Warning in Blood
studies of lung cancer prevention and early detection.
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Dolphins Learn How to Use Tools to Hunt for Fish from Their Mothers
From spears and the invention of the wheel to smartphones and robots, human societies have been building and using tools from the beginning.
Human tool...
Air Pollution Could Worsen Rheumatoid Arthritis Quickly
Rheumatoid arthritis can worsen even when patients are taking their medicine, and sometimes the reason for a flare is difficult to identify.
New research suggests...
Small Dinosaur Fossil Reveals a More Diverse Prehistoric Coast in Japan
A small dinosaur bone discovered in Fukushima Prefecture more than 25 years ago is giving scientists new clues about the variety of plant-eating dinosaurs...
The American Dream Is Slipping Away in Orange County, Poll Finds
For many people living in Orange County, California, the American dream is starting to feel increasingly out of reach, especially when it comes to...
Dirty Air May Cause Rheumatoid Arthritis Flares
People living with rheumatoid arthritis may have another reason to pay attention to air quality.
A large study from South Korea found that exposure to...
Are Cats Getting Tamer, Or Is It People Who Are Changing?
Around 15 years ago, I created a Facebook page for my cat, Sandi.
Friends thought it was weird.
Today, social media accounts for cats attract millions...
Just Four Questions Could Reveal How Good You Are at Protecting Your Personal Data
Most people say they care about privacy, but their everyday behavior does not always match their concerns. Now, researchers have developed a simple four-question...
Dinosaur Stomach Stones Reveal Surprising Secrets About How Ancient Giants Digested Food
How did dinosaurs digest their meals?
Since soft tissues such as stomachs and intestines almost never fossilize, scientists have had very little direct evidence about...
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Facebook’s fight against fake news: A tough road ahead
A recent study by researchers from the University of Technology Sydney and the University of Sydney has shed light on the difficulties Facebook's parent...
Massive lithium discovery in Appalachians could power the U.S. for a century
New research suggests that the Appalachian Mountains may hold enough lithium to support the United States for decades, possibly even more than a century.
According...
For cheaper solar cells, thinner really is better
Costs of solar panels have plummeted over the last several years, leading to rates of solar installations far greater than most analysts had expected.
But...
Why are carrots orange? New study reveals the color secret
Picture a lavish, vibrant carrot salad on your plate.
Have you ever stopped and wondered why carrots, a popular veggie, are predominantly orange and not,...
Steering wind power in a new direction could boost production at wind farms
Angling turbines slightly away from the wind can boost energy produced overall and even out the otherwise variable supply, says Stanford study.
What's good for...
Why older people are easily harmed by scams
In today's world, financial scams targeting the elderly have become a significant issue, with older adults losing over $28 billion each year. Shockingly, nearly...
Scientists uncover 35,000-year-old seafaring culture in the Philippine Islands
A stunning new archaeological discovery reveals that people living in the Philippine islands more than 35,000 years ago were not only surviving—they were thriving...
Newly-discovered 1,600-year-old mosaic sheds light on ancient Judaism
Scientists find the first ancient Jewish depiction of the Elim episode from the biblical book of Exodus.
For nine years running, Carolina professor Jodi Magness...