Earth & Environment
Scientists Discover Thousands of Tons of Undeclared Uranium Hidden in DRC Cobalt Supply Chain
A new study has found that large amounts of uranium have been leaving the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for more than 20...
Scientists Trace Modern Human DNA to Two Long-Lost Human Ancestors
Scientists have uncovered new evidence that modern humans inherited DNA from two previously unknown ancient human relatives, revealing another surprising chapter in our evolutionary...
Solar wind creates giant space waves that slowly strip away Mars’ atmosphere
Mars is slowly losing parts of its atmosphere to space, and scientists have discovered that the process may be driven by giant waves created...
Why Monkeys Befriend Dogs, Deer and Other Animals
Why do humans enjoy keeping pets?
A new international study suggests that the answer may reach much further back in evolution than scientists once believed.
Researchers...
Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Created a Planet-Wide Firestorm, Study Finds
A new study suggests that the asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs may have been even more deadly than scientists once thought.
Researchers now...
Air Pollution May Help Bladder Cancer Spread
Most people think of dirty air as something that mainly harms the lungs. Doctors have warned for years that breathing polluted air raises the...
New Recyclable Stretchy Yarn Could Help Keep Millions Of Tons Of Clothing Out Of...
Every year, millions of tons of old clothing end up in landfills because most textiles are difficult or impossible to recycle.
While plastic bottles and...
New Low-Cost Leaf Spray Helps Tomatoes Thrive in Salty Soil, Study Finds
A simple and inexpensive leaf spray could help tomato plants grow better in salty soils, offering farmers a promising new way to protect crops...
Cameras attached to whale sharks capture krill chases never witnessed before
Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus)—the world's biggest fish—are one of the most charismatic marine species.
They connect with the hearts of anyone lucky enough to encounter...
1.4-Million-Year-Old Footprints Reveal Giant Human Relative and Surprising Social Life
A remarkable set of fossil footprints discovered in Kenya is giving scientists a rare look at how one of humanity's ancient relatives lived more...
Spring daylight saving time may raise the risk of eye disease
Changing the clocks for daylight saving time may do more than make people feel tired.
A new study suggests that the one-hour time change could...
Could Purple Corn Replace Artificial Food Dyes?
A special type of purple corn may soon help replace artificial food dyes in many foods and drinks, according to new research from the...
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Six-million-year-old Antarctic ice reveals secrets of a warmer ancient Earth
Scientists have discovered the oldest directly dated ice on Earth—an incredible six million years old—deep in the frozen expanse of East Antarctica.
The ice, along...
Washington, here’s your wake-up call: Daylight saving time may impact your heart health
Losing an extra hour of sleep may not be the worst thing that could happen when you "spring forward" at the start of daylight...
Earth may have been a water world 3 billion years ago
Earth's oceans may have been 1 to 2 times bigger than previously thought and the planet may have been completely covered in water, shows...
New 6G component provides speed, efficiency needed for next-gen network
Even though consumers won’t see it for years, researchers around the world are already laying the foundation for the next generation of wireless communications,...
Oceans cool the planet more than we thought, study finds
The oceans have long been known as the Earth's natural climate regulators, absorbing heat and redistributing it across the planet.
Now, scientists have discovered that...
Scientists uncover fishy fountain of youth, defying old beliefs
Have you ever imagined fish getting a second youth after having babies?
Well, a fascinating study has turned what we thought about fish growing old...
How cities could become giant batteries using EVs and hot water systems
A new study from The Australian National University (ANU) has found that electric vehicles (EVs) and electric hot water systems could help turn cities...
Scientists detect a busy signal from nearby galaxy
It beats like a busy signal — one that scientists were excited to get.
A new study in Nature reports the discovery of a fast...