Earth & Environment
Where do the world’s biggest diamonds come from
Some of the most extraordinary gems ever found belong to a rare class of diamonds known as CLIPPIRs (Cullinan-like, Large, Inclusion-Poor, Pure, Irregular, Resorbed).
They...
Hidden underground clues could help predict dangerous wildfires before they start
When people think about wildfire danger, they usually focus on hot weather, dry air, and strong winds.
But researchers believe another important warning sign may...
Scientists identify the rare “oddball” space rock that wiped out the dinosaurs
Scientists have uncovered new clues about the giant space rock that slammed into Earth 66 million years ago and triggered one of the biggest...
Doctors Warn That Smoke and Heat Together Can Be Deadly for the Heart
Doctors are warning that two environmental hazards are becoming a dangerous combination for heart health.
Wildfire smoke drifting across large areas and record-breaking summer heat...
Moon’s far side keeps a hidden record of how Earth slows the solar wind
For billions of years, the moon has been constantly bombarded by the solar wind—a stream of charged particles flowing outward from the sun.
Scientists have...
Spain completely dominates Argentina in one‑sided World Cup final
Spain’s victory in this morning’s FIFA World Cup final confirmed what many have long believed: soccer is a team sport, and in the end,...
Driving the speed limit could save Americans billions every year, new study finds
Simply driving at the posted speed limit could save Americans billions of dollars in fuel costs while cutting greenhouse gas emissions, according to a...
Cultural Activities May Help Your Body Stay Younger, Study Suggests
Getting older is something everyone experiences, but people do not all age at the same speed. Two people who are both 70 years old...
Ancient Maya wall reveals the name of a 1,200-year-old astronomer for the first time
For the first time, researchers have identified the name of an ancient Maya mathematician and astronomer thanks to a remarkable set of writings discovered...
New sponge-like material can pull up to 1.8 liters of drinking water a day...
Scientists have developed a new material that can capture water directly from the air, offering a promising way to provide drinking water in some...
Ancient Egyptian princesses were skilled archers and warriors
For many years, archaeologists have debated why weapons such as bows, arrows, and daggers were buried with some ancient Egyptian princesses.
Were these simply symbols...
Protecting Your Heart Now Also Means Protecting Yourself from the Environment
Heart health is influenced by much more than cholesterol and blood pressure.
According to experts from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, everyday environmental conditions such as...
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Washington, here’s your wake-up call: Daylight saving time may impact your heart health
Losing an extra hour of sleep may not be the worst thing that could happen when you "spring forward" at the start of daylight...
Scientists find a new way to protect the Earth from asteroids
In 2013, Chelyabinsk meteor caused extensive ground damage and injuries when it exploded on impact with Earth's atmosphere.
The meteor is not a big one....
How COVID-19 is harming those who are not infected
The pandemic has impacted farmers, children, plant workers and even office workers in unique ways that go beyond physical illness.
In several new studies, researchers...
Diamonds and X-rays open a new window into the Earth’s inner core
Scientists have succeeded, for the first time, in measuring the speed of sound of pure iron under pressures similar to the Earth's inner core boundary.
How investor emotions could solve a big mystery in the stock market
For decades, financial experts have been puzzled by a strange inconsistency in the stock market: risk doesn't always lead to higher returns.
The basic idea...
Dinosaur discovery: Tyrannosaur teeth unearthed in Bexhill-on-Sea
Exciting research has revealed that 135 million years ago, several meat-eating dinosaurs roamed the area around Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex.
Led by the University of Southampton,...
Singing programs help people with lung disease breathe easier and live better
A new study has shown that specialized group singing programs can improve both the symptoms and quality of life for people living with chronic...
More intense thunderstorms in Southern Great Plains linked to climate variability, shows study
Large thunderstorms in the Southern Great Plains of the U.S. are some of the strongest on Earth.
In recent years, these storms have increased in...