Earth & Environment
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.
If you care about cancer, please read studies that a low-carb diet could increase overall cancer risk,...
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...
Hidden Toxic Metals Found in City Road Dust, New Study Warns
Dust blowing through city streets may seem harmless, but new research suggests it can contain hidden metals left behind by decades of human activity.
While...
Can pumping groundwater really flip Earth’s poles
Recently, a government minister in the Northern Territory, pitching a plan to make Darwin "the data center capital of the globe," suggested it might...
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8 side effects of a toxic relationship
Toxic relationships can be found in either your family relationships, friendships, and a toxic partner.
In the past, we have made videos on how to...
Iceland volcano eruption opens a rare window into the Earth beneath our feet
The recent Fagradalsfjall eruption in the southwest of Iceland has enthralled the whole world, including nature lovers and scientists alike.
The eruption was especially important...
Ancient trilobites unearthed in Thailand redraw earth’s history
In a thrilling discovery for geology and paleontology, a team of researchers has uncovered new species of trilobites in Thailand, offering a glimpse into...
Baby colossal squid filmed alive for the first time in the wild
For the first time ever, scientists have captured live footage of a baby colossal squid swimming in its natural deep-sea home.
The rare moment was...
New virtual reality (VR) app could help you travel back to ancient Greece
Ready to travel back to ancient Greece without leaving your classroom?
A team of scholars led by the University of Bristol has created a Virtual...
Who you bargain against can impact your home price
When putting a house on the market, who has the edge when it comes to selling for a profit?
Chances are—unless you're a full-time real...
Antarctic ice melts faster than expected, shows study
Scientists have uncovered a new way that large ice sheets in Antarctica can melt, which could change our understanding of how quickly sea levels...
1 in 5 shelter dogs carry ticks or heartworms, shows study
Ticks and mosquitoes are a headache for pet owners, and now it looks like they're causing trouble for shelter dogs too.
A new study shows...