Earth & Environment
Not so lonely after all: Bull sharks choose friends and form social bonds
Sharks are often seen as solitary and dangerous animals that roam the ocean alone. But new research is challenging that image.
A long-term study of...
A tiny “ion pump” could make clean water cheaper and power future technologies
Scientists have developed a new kind of device that can move charged particles through water using very little energy—and without any moving parts.
This breakthrough...
Study finds surprising cancer link between cats and humans
A large new study has made an exciting discovery about cancer in cats, and it may also help improve how we treat cancer in...
Earth was already moving 3.5 billion years ago, study finds
The story of our planet is written in the slow movement of its surface.
Over billions of years, shifting tectonic plates have shaped continents, opened...
Why fashion keeps coming back: Scientists find a 20-year style cycle
Have you ever noticed that old fashion trends seem to come back?
Bell-bottom jeans, miniskirts, and vintage styles often return after disappearing for years.
Many people...
Are ‘designer’ dogs really better? New study questions popular beliefs
“Designer” crossbreed dogs like cockapoos, cavapoos, and labradoodles have become very popular pets in recent years.
Many people believe these dogs are easier to train,...
Neanderthals might have treated infections 50,000 years ago
Neanderthals, our ancient human relatives, may have been more skilled in health care than we once thought.
A new study suggests that they could have...
QLD GPs face barriers in supporting VAD, shows QUT study
Queensland general practitioners provide compassionate, holistic care to patients seeking voluntary assisted dying (VAD), but many face significant hurdles that limit their capacity to...
Ice age elephants traveled 300 km before being hunted by Neanderthals
During the Ice Age, massive elephants once roamed across Europe—and new research shows they traveled surprisingly long distances before encountering Neanderthals.
A study of ancient...
Paleontologists uncover a new Spinosaurus species by following a clue from a decades‑old book...
My fixation on a small, desolate locale in the heart of the Sahara Desert started with a single line buried in a 630-page tome...
How we turned plastic waste into vinegar
Plastic is one of the most durable materials humans have ever made. That durability has made it indispensable in medicine, food packaging and transport.
But...
Not quite like birds: How dinosaurs hatched their eggs less efficiently
How did dinosaurs hatch their eggs?
Scientists have long debated whether bird-like dinosaurs used body heat like modern birds or relied more on environmental heat,...
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Gigantic masses in Earth’s mantle untouched for more than 4 billion years, says study
Ancient, distinct, continent-sized regions of rocks, isolated since before the collision that created the Moon 4.5 billion years ago, exist hundreds of miles below...
How a desert shrub grabs water from thin air
Imagine being super thirsty and finding a way to grab a drink just from the air around you. Sounds like magic, right?
Well, a desert...
China’s BeiDou Satellite System to get major upgrade for super accurate navigation
The BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) is set for a major upgrade to meet the growing need for precise location services.
This upgrade will allow...
How should you invest your money during this high inflation?
Inflation rose to a wallet-crushing 9.1% this June compared to one year ago, according to the latest consumer-price index report.
This puts even more pressure...
Earth’s dance of elements: The secret to our planet’s friendly climate
Ever wonder what makes Earth such a cozy home for us and countless other species, unlike its neighbors Mars and Venus?
Scientists from the University...
One-click checkout in online shopping could entice people spend 30% more
You’d probably guess that simplifying the checkout process at an online retailer will lead customers to buy more. The question is: How much more?
Disaster planning for older adults: What to know this hurricane and wildfire season
When Hurricane Ian struck southwestern Florida in 2022, it led to the deaths of more than 150 people – the majority of whom were...
How AI imagery could be used to develop fake archaeology
Generative AI is often seen as the epitome of our times, and sometimes even as futuristic.
We can use it to invent new art or...