Earth & Environment
Most Americans prefer to die at home, but the US healthcare system often prevents...
Ask people what they want at the end of their lives, and overwhelmingly the answers will revolve around comfort, dignity and time at home...
Scientists discover mild warming rewires one-third of microalgae genes
Tiny microalgae may be invisible to the human eye, but they play a huge role in keeping Earth healthy.
They absorb large amounts of carbon...
New water sensors may help stop fish die-offs before they begin
New technology could soon help protect fish farmers around Africa's largest lake by providing early warnings before dangerous water conditions lead to mass fish...
Nearly one in four Dutch honeybee colonies died last winter, raising fresh concerns
Nearly one in four honeybee colonies in the Netherlands did not survive the winter of 2025–2026, according to a new national survey.
Researchers say the...
Neanderthals were thriving just before they disappeared, new DNA study reveals
For many years, scientists have wondered why Neanderthals disappeared after surviving for hundreds of thousands of years.
A new study suggests that, at least in...
Most of moon’s water likely remains chemically bound in its deep interior
After decades of analyzing reams of lunar rocks back here on Earth, the canonical view of the Moon was that it was anhydrous; that...
Slowing Atlantic Ocean current could bring stronger storms to California, study finds
A huge ocean current in the Atlantic Ocean may seem far away from California, but new research suggests it could have a major impact...
Busy roads can become deadly traps for bumblebees, new study warns
Roadside flowers may seem like a perfect place for hungry bumblebees to find food. However, new research from Sweden shows that these colorful roadside...
Dirty Air Could Slowly Damage the Brain and Cause Parkinson’s
The air we breathe every day may have a greater effect on our brains than many people realize.
A new study published in Environment International...
Why so many content creators are burning out—and staying silent about it
Many people dream of becoming a full-time social media creator. The job appears exciting, flexible, creative, and, for some, highly profitable.
But new research suggests...
How fish DNA and tiny crystals solved the mystery of how the Grand Canyon...
For more than 150 years, scientists have debated one of North America's biggest geological mysteries: When did the Colorado River carve the Grand Canyon,...
Air Pollution May Raise Parkinson’s Disease Risk
Long-term exposure to polluted air may increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to a major review of previous research published in Environment...
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Ozone could warm the Earth more than we first thought
Ozone is best known as the invisible shield high in the atmosphere that protects us from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays.
But ozone is also...
How chemistry makes carbon dioxide removal possible
Elon Musk is shelling out a hundred millions dollars to anyone who can come up with a way of removing CO2 from our atmosphere....
Elon Musk: Why I have negative views about artificial intelligence (AI)
Artificial intelligence is intelligence demonstrated by machines, as opposed to the natural intelligence displayed by animals including humans.
AI applications include advanced web search engines (e.g., Google), recommendation systems (used...
What ‘no tax on tips’ really means for service workers—and everyone else
The broad tax package passed by House Republicans last week includes a bill that would eliminate federal income taxes on tips, advancing a key...
Discoveries in the deep sea: Exploring the Salas y Gómez Ridge
In an exciting scientific endeavor, an international team of researchers, led by Ariadna Mechó from the Barcelona Supercomputing Center—Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS), embarked...
Ray Dalio: How I started my trading journey
Many great investors started their financial journeys quite early.
For example, Warren Buffett bought his first stock at 11 years old.
He purchases six shares of...
Why Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank failed so fast?
The US banking crisis isn’t over yet.
Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank failed with enormous speed – so quickly that they could be textbook...
Why you may be prone to hiring a liar, and not even know it?
Deception is viewed as a sign of competence in certain occupations, says new study.
We all say we don't like liars.
But when it comes time...