Earth & Environment
“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...
A sleeping giant awakens: Japan’s Kikai volcano is slowly refilling with magma
Scientists have discovered that one of the most powerful volcanoes in Earth’s recent history is slowly building up magma again—more than 7,000 years after...
Scientists discover lost ice age world beneath Texas cave
A surprising discovery deep inside an underwater cave in Texas has revealed a hidden snapshot of life from the Ice Age.
A paleontologist from the...
Why winter could be the most dangerous season for your heart
Many people worry about heat waves and rising temperatures, but new research suggests that cold weather may be a greater danger to heart health.
A...
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...
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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...
Scientists develop hydrogen-powered ships with ammonia fuel for a greener future
A team of researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and University College London has developed a groundbreaking energy system that could transform the future...
Neanderthals invented the world’s first ‘super glue’, shows study
Long before the invention of super glue in our modern world, Neanderthals were ahead of their time, creating an adhesive that has left scientists...
Why you need a balcony garden
You can live in an apartment and still have the garden of your dreams.
Just because you don't have a backyard doesn't mean a garden...
Scientists find how to combat fake news with advanced technology
Every day, people around the world log on to the internet and social media to find out the latest news. But the spread of...
Scientists discover volcanic ash can protect against harmful radiation
Volcanic ash, often seen as a dangerous waste after eruptions, may have a surprising new purpose—shielding people from harmful radiation!
Scientists from Ateneo de Manila...
COVID-19 pandemic prompted exodus from New York City, gains upstate
New York City’s population plunged by nearly 4% – more than 336,000 people – during the pandemic’s first year as residents migrated to less...
Amber fossils unlock true color of 99-million-year-old insects
Nature is full of colors, from the radiant shine of a peacock's feathers or the bright warning coloration of toxic frogs to the pearl-white...