Earth & Environment
Scientists find “forever chemicals” in whales and dolphins—even in the deep sea
A new international study has revealed that whales and dolphins living far from coasts and deep below the ocean’s surface are not protected from...
Ancient DNA shows the deadly diseases behind Napoleon’s defeat
Scientists from the Institut Pasteur have uncovered new evidence showing that deadly infections likely contributed to the massive losses during Napoleon’s retreat from Russia...
Greenland without ice? Researchers uncover evidence of a warm Earth 400,000 years ago
A new documentary is shedding light on a remarkable period in Earth’s history—one when large parts of Greenland, now buried under thick ice, were...
How ancient people may have turned water into wine—using only raisins
It may sound like a miracle, but new research suggests that people in ancient times could have made wine simply by soaking sun-dried raisins...
The science of gratitude: 5 proven benefits that improve your life instantly
How often do you say “thank you” and really mean it?
According to new research from the University of California San Diego, expressing gratitude does...
How a deep-sea ‘vampire’ helped solve a 300-million-year evolution mystery
A mysterious deep-sea creature has just helped scientists solve a long-standing evolutionary puzzle.
The vampire squid—an unusual animal that looks like a mix between an...
Earthquakes spark hidden life boom beneath Yellowstone, Study Finds
Nearly a third of Earth’s living mass exists underground, in dark environments where sunlight never reaches.
Instead of relying on photosynthesis, these deep-living microbes survive...
Scientists capture ultra-rare, ultra-sharp images of powerful solar flares
Scientists have achieved something that almost never happens in solar research: they captured high-resolution images of an active region on the sun at the...
56 million years ago, the Earth suddenly heated up – and many plants stopped...
Around 56 million years ago, Earth suddenly got much hotter.
Over about 5,000 years, the amount of carbon in the atmosphere drastically increased and global...
Africa’s forests are now releasing more carbon than they absorb, scientists warn
Africa’s forests, once powerful natural defenders against climate change, have begun releasing more carbon dioxide than they capture, according to a major new study.
The...
Prehistoric humans may have kept wolves on an isolated island, study finds
Scientists have uncovered surprising evidence that humans living thousands of years ago may have kept wolves close by—long before dogs became our loyal companions.
The...
Scientists turn lithium waste into strong, sustainable concrete
What if the waste from mining could help build stronger, greener buildings?
Researchers at Flinders University are proving that this isn’t just possible — it...
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Persistent pollutants hit record highs in Holloman base wildlife
In the vast, dry landscapes of New Mexico, an unexpected environmental crisis has been unfolding, shedding light on the pervasive and lasting impact of...
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...
Harmful partnerships: When someone you love is abusive
Abuse can be difficult to see, especially when it’s in your own relationship. It can start slowly, and it’s not always physical.
You may not...
Scientists find new fossil dolphin
Researchers at the University of Otago in New Zealand have made an exciting discovery in the realm of paleontology, shining a new light on...
Stormy waves in the north Atlantic reveal secrets of Earth’s core—and beyond
New research from The Australian National University (ANU) has uncovered how powerful winter storms in the North Atlantic Ocean send energy signals that travel...
Elephants: The unsung heroes sustaining millions of dung beetles in East Africa
Have you ever wondered how many dung beetles live in East Africa?
This question inspired a research project over 20 years ago when Frank Krell,...
Two-thirds of executives already using generative AI tools, shows survey
A recent survey conducted by INSEAD, one of the world's leading business schools, shows that a majority of executives are already using generative AI...
Scientists find never-before-seen mechanism fueling huge aurorae at Saturn
Leicester space scientists have discovered a never-before-seen mechanism fueling huge planetary aurorae at Saturn.
Saturn is unique among planets observed to date in that some...