Earth & Environment
Scientists find that more parenting effort can lead to shorter lifespan
A new study has found that animals that put more energy into having and supporting offspring may age faster and live shorter lives.
The research,...
Scientists find hidden massive magma chamber under Italy
Scientists have discovered a huge pool of molten rock buried deep beneath the region of Tuscany in Italy.
This underground reservoir contains an estimated 6,000...
How to stay human in the age of AI: The skills that matter most
When tools like ChatGPT became widely available, many people saw it as a turning point.
Artificial intelligence quickly entered daily life, helping with writing, research,...
Hidden city of bees: 5.5 million pollinators living beneath a quiet cemetery
Beneath a peaceful cemetery in Ithaca, New York, millions of wild bees are quietly doing one of the most important jobs in nature—helping plants...
“Forever chemicals” may quietly weaken your immune system, study warns
In recent years, scientists have become increasingly concerned about a group of chemicals known as PFAS.
These chemicals are used in many everyday products, such...
The moon just got a new scar
Look up at a full Moon on a clear night and you are staring at a face that has been punched, gouged, and battered...
A 300-million-year-old mummy reveals how we first learned to breathe
Every time you breathe, you are using a system that evolved hundreds of millions of years ago.
The simple act of your chest expanding and...
A hidden island emerges in Antarctica, surprising scientists at sea
A team of 93 international scientists recently made an unexpected discovery while exploring one of the most remote parts of Antarctica.
During a research expedition...
Why Jupiter has more giant moons than Saturn
Jupiter and Saturn are the two largest planets in our solar system, and both are surrounded by dozens—even hundreds—of moons.
But their moon systems look...
Why living at high altitude could prevent diabetes
For many years, scientists have noticed an interesting pattern. People who live at high altitudes, where the air contains less oxygen, tend to have...
Up to 6.4 million children could lose citizenship rights under new proposal
A new study suggests that ending birthright citizenship in the United States could have far-reaching effects, especially for Asian and Latino communities.
Researchers from Penn...
Five things to know about rare earth elements
Aside from oil, rare earth elements may be the most buzzworthy thing coming out of the ground these days.
Headlines trumpet news about new partnerships...
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New sensor could detect dangerous forever chemicals in drinking water simply
Have you ever heard of "forever chemicals"?
These are harmful substances found in everyday items like food packaging, nonstick pans, and even some types of...
Ancient Earth may have birthed islands of life
Islands jutting up from the world’s oceans provided environmental conditions necessary for early life to flourish, a new study co-authored by a Yale scientist...
A new Bitcoin mining attack breaks the rules of the game
Bitcoin has long been hailed as secure by design.
Its system relies on proof-of-work puzzles, which demand enormous computing power to add each new block...
Air pollution may harm your kidney health
In a recent study, researchers found that air pollution may increase the risk of chronic kidney disease.
They found that air pollution contains harmful toxins...
How early life challenges shape survival
New study reveals secrets of marmot longevity.
Just like humans, animals that face hardships early in life can suffer long-lasting effects on their health and...
Could financial scams be an early sign of Alzheimer’s?
New research suggests that vulnerability to financial scams in older adults might hint at early brain changes related to Alzheimer's disease.
This finding, published in...
Runners, flat shoes or barefoot—what should I wear to lift weights
If you go to the gym often, you might have been told you shouldn't lift weights in runners. The common belief is it is...
Interstellar signal linked to aliens was actually just a truck, shows study
In an unexpected twist, scientists have found that what was once believed to be an alien signal from a meteor was actually just a...