Earth & Environment
Hidden Brain Effects of Everyday Air Pollution Alarm Scientists
Most people think air pollution mainly affects the lungs. Dirty air is often associated with coughing, asthma, breathing difficulty, or chest problems.
But scientists are...
Early life on Earth may have thrived in impact craters
When free oxygen accumulated in Earth's atmosphere during the Great Oxygenation Event (GOE), the course of life on Earth changed forever.
It created a new...
100,000-Year-Old Burned Bones Could Rewrite Human Burial History
Scientists studying ancient human remains in Ethiopia may have uncovered the earliest known evidence of human cremation, dating back about 100,000 years.
The discovery comes...
Air Pollution Can Harm the Brain Within Just Hours
Air pollution has long been linked to breathing problems, heart disease, and reduced quality of life. But scientists are now increasingly worried about another...
Earth’s Core Suddenly Changed Direction Beneath the Pacific, Satellites Reveal
Deep beneath the Pacific Ocean, something strange happened inside Earth around 2010.
Scientists have discovered that part of the planet’s liquid outer core unexpectedly reversed...
Why Gold Never Seems to Lose Its Shine
Gold has fascinated people for thousands of years because of its bright, lasting shine.
Ancient civilizations used it for jewelry, coins and artwork, and even...
New Plant-Based Spray Could Eliminate Bad Breath in Dogs
Many dog owners adore their pets but are less enthusiastic about one common problem: bad breath.
Smelly dog breath is more than just unpleasant—it can...
Why T. rex Ended Up With Tiny Arms
The Tyrannosaurus rex is famous for many things—its enormous size, terrifying bite, and surprisingly tiny arms.
For years, scientists have wondered why such a powerful...
Hidden “White Hydrogen” in Ancient Canadian Rocks Could Power the Future
Deep beneath some of the oldest rocks on Earth, scientists have discovered a surprising source of clean energy slowly building up underground: natural hydrogen...
This popular fermented food may help flush microplastics from the body
Tiny plastic particles are now found almost everywhere on Earth. Scientists have discovered them in oceans, rivers, soil, food, drinking water, and even inside...
Data centers can heat nearby neighborhoods by up to 4 degrees, study finds
Data centers are becoming a bigger part of modern life, powering everything from online searches and cloud storage to artificial intelligence and streaming services.
But...
Scientists discover exploding star material hidden in Antarctic Ice
Scientists studying ancient Antarctic ice have discovered new evidence that Earth is currently traveling through a cloud of material left behind by long-dead stars.
An...
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Ötzi the Iceman’s tattoos created with a single-pointed instrument
Discovering how Ötzi the Iceman, a man who lived over 5,300 years ago, got his tattoos has puzzled scientists and historians alike.
Ötzi's well-preserved body,...
Yellowstone bison now a single, thriving herd after 120 years of conservation
After more than a century of conservation efforts, researchers have discovered that the bison in Yellowstone National Park now form a single, large breeding...
Whales: The ocean’s giant gardeners
Did you know that whales help keep the ocean healthy by spreading nutrients far and wide?
These massive creatures don’t just swim across the seas—they...
MIT device could turn seawater into cheap drinking water, shows study
Scientists and engineers at MIT, along with collaborators in China, have created an innovative device powered by the sun, capable of turning seawater into...
Do cats have ‘friends’, or do they always vie for territory? Animal experts weigh...
Domestic cats have been living alongside humans for an estimated 10,000 years, first as rodent control and then as the couch-warmers we know and...
How to make your apology more effective
It can be difficult to find the right words to show you really mean it when you apologize. But there are linguistic cues you...
Saturn shows mysterious “beads and stars” in its atmosphere
For decades, Saturn has fascinated scientists with its rings, storms, and unusual north-pole hexagon.
Now, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has uncovered something even...
How can you stay safe during a music festival
Boston Calling usually marks the end of its three-day run by thanking attendees.
But this year the music festival organizers issued an apology for creating...