Earth & Environment
A tiny “ion pump” could make clean water cheaper and power future technologies
Scientists have developed a new kind of device that can move charged particles through water using very little energy—and without any moving parts.
This breakthrough...
Study finds surprising cancer link between cats and humans
A large new study has made an exciting discovery about cancer in cats, and it may also help improve how we treat cancer in...
Earth was already moving 3.5 billion years ago, study finds
The story of our planet is written in the slow movement of its surface.
Over billions of years, shifting tectonic plates have shaped continents, opened...
Why fashion keeps coming back: Scientists find a 20-year style cycle
Have you ever noticed that old fashion trends seem to come back?
Bell-bottom jeans, miniskirts, and vintage styles often return after disappearing for years.
Many people...
Are ‘designer’ dogs really better? New study questions popular beliefs
“Designer” crossbreed dogs like cockapoos, cavapoos, and labradoodles have become very popular pets in recent years.
Many people believe these dogs are easier to train,...
Neanderthals might have treated infections 50,000 years ago
Neanderthals, our ancient human relatives, may have been more skilled in health care than we once thought.
A new study suggests that they could have...
QLD GPs face barriers in supporting VAD, shows QUT study
Queensland general practitioners provide compassionate, holistic care to patients seeking voluntary assisted dying (VAD), but many face significant hurdles that limit their capacity to...
Ice age elephants traveled 300 km before being hunted by Neanderthals
During the Ice Age, massive elephants once roamed across Europe—and new research shows they traveled surprisingly long distances before encountering Neanderthals.
A study of ancient...
Paleontologists uncover a new Spinosaurus species by following a clue from a decades‑old book...
My fixation on a small, desolate locale in the heart of the Sahara Desert started with a single line buried in a 630-page tome...
How we turned plastic waste into vinegar
Plastic is one of the most durable materials humans have ever made. That durability has made it indispensable in medicine, food packaging and transport.
But...
Not quite like birds: How dinosaurs hatched their eggs less efficiently
How did dinosaurs hatch their eggs?
Scientists have long debated whether bird-like dinosaurs used body heat like modern birds or relied more on environmental heat,...
Major music release days may lead to more traffic deaths, Harvard study finds
Listening to new music is exciting for fans, especially when a major artist releases a long-awaited album.
But a new study suggests that the excitement...
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Continents slowly “peel away” to create ocean volcanoes, study finds
A team of Earth scientists has discovered that continents are slowly peeling apart from below—sending fragments deep into the oceanic mantle, where they can...
Air in planes and hospitals isn’t as dirty as you might think
If you've ever worried about catching something from the air while flying or visiting a hospital, a new study may help you feel more...
Sick vampire bats keep social distance naturally even without public health guidance
New research shows that when vampire bats feel sick, they socially distance themselves from groupmates in their roost - no public health guidance required.
The...
Double majors: A smart move for weathering economic storms
In the ever-changing job market, choosing what to study in college can feel like a high-stakes decision.
A recent study sheds light on an intriguing...
Scientists reveal a plesiosaur’s last meal
We now know more about the diet of a prehistoric creature that grew up to two and a half metres long and lived in...
Scientists explore the evolution of digital spam
From a confidence trick originating in the late 19th century, to sophisticated AI that can manipulate reality, recreating anyone's face or voice with almost...
Scientists find the Nile river is about six times older than previously thought
Ancient Egyptians considered the Nile river to be the source of all life.
The steady northward path of the river has nourished the fertile valleys...
Low ocean oxygen levels could blind sea creatures
Scientists at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego, have found that low oxygen levels in seawater could blind...