Earth & Environment
6 ways to give your dog a richer life, from ‘sniffaris’ to sensory gardens
While we are captivated by a vivid sunset and breathtaking views, dogs have their noses to the ground, reading the odour stories left behind...
Kentucky’s giant salamanders reveal the secret to healthy streams
Deep in Kentucky’s rivers lives one of North America’s most mysterious creatures—the Eastern hellbender.
Growing up to two feet long, this flat, wrinkly salamander has...
Your ZIP code could predict your dementia risk
New research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine reveals something surprising and important: the place where you live could have a big impact...
Bamboo tissue paper isn’t as green as it seems, study finds
Bamboo tissue paper has become a popular choice for eco-conscious shoppers, often marketed as a sustainable and “tree-free” alternative to regular paper.
But new research...
Chimpanzees and bonobos have friendship circles just like humans, study finds
Chimpanzees and bonobos, our closest living relatives, organize their social lives in ways strikingly similar to humans, according to a new international study led...
How hot and cold days can raise heart failure death risk
A new study led by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health reveals that both very hot and very cold temperatures can...
Is Halloween more trick than treat? The dangers of overeating sugar, liquorice and sherbet
Trick or treat? Something I won’t be hearing at my own door this Halloween. Myself and the other misers of our village will once...
Contactless payment loopholes could let hackers steal thousands, study warns
Researchers from the University of Surrey and the University of Birmingham have uncovered serious security weaknesses in modern contactless payment systems—vulnerabilities that could allow...
Dirty water can make clean hydrogen—And cut costs by 47%, study finds
In a breakthrough that could make clean energy more practical and affordable, researchers at Princeton University have found a way to use treated wastewater—rather...
Neanderthals were Europe’s first landscapers—long before farming began
Imagine Europe tens of thousands of years ago—thick forests filled with elephants, bison, aurochs, and small groups of humans armed with fire and spears.
A...
Earth’s cooling could spark a dangerous ocean “burp,” scientists say
For decades, Earth’s oceans have acted as powerful allies in the fight against global warming.
They have absorbed about a quarter of all human-made carbon...
Humans evolved faster than any other ape, 3D skull study reveals
Humans evolved their unique skull shape—large brains and flat faces—at a much faster rate than any other ape species, according to new research from...
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Killer whales show independence in hunting solo against great whites
In a remarkable display of nature's unpredictability, a killer whale was observed for the first time ever eating a great white shark off the...
Elephants remember their zookeepers after many years, study finds
It’s often said that elephants never forget, and new research now supports this idea, showing that elephants can remember their zookeepers even after many...
Arsenic in apple juice: Should you be worried about Walmart’s recent recall
Arsenic is called the “king of poisons and the poison of kings,” due to its historical use in assassinations.
Now, Walmart has issued a recall...
AI job boom: How the D.C. area is leading the way
Researchers from the University of Maryland have launched a cool new tool that shows where jobs that need artificial intelligence (AI) skills are popping...
Scientists discover magma pooling under Iceland’s volcano before eruptions
Scientists from UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography have uncovered new information about the "Fagradalsfjall Fires," the volcanic eruptions that began on Iceland's...
Wild chimps caught sharing ‘alcoholic’ fruit: A clue to human feasting origins?
For the first time, wild chimpanzees have been caught on camera eating and sharing fermented fruit that contains alcohol.
A research team led by the...
Do super spikes really make athletes run faster?
New research suggests that high-tech running shoes, known as "super spikes," might significantly boost athletic performance.
Published in the International Journal of Sports Physiology and...
The first Europeans reached Ukraine 1.4 million years ago – new research
During warm periods in Earth’s history, known as interglacials, glaciers the size of continents pulled back to reveal new landscapes.
These were new worlds for early...