Earth & Environment
Scientists Discover Thousands of Tons of Undeclared Uranium Hidden in DRC Cobalt Supply Chain
A new study has found that large amounts of uranium have been leaving the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for more than 20...
Scientists Trace Modern Human DNA to Two Long-Lost Human Ancestors
Scientists have uncovered new evidence that modern humans inherited DNA from two previously unknown ancient human relatives, revealing another surprising chapter in our evolutionary...
Solar wind creates giant space waves that slowly strip away Mars’ atmosphere
Mars is slowly losing parts of its atmosphere to space, and scientists have discovered that the process may be driven by giant waves created...
Why Monkeys Befriend Dogs, Deer and Other Animals
Why do humans enjoy keeping pets?
A new international study suggests that the answer may reach much further back in evolution than scientists once believed.
Researchers...
Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Created a Planet-Wide Firestorm, Study Finds
A new study suggests that the asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs may have been even more deadly than scientists once thought.
Researchers now...
Air Pollution May Help Bladder Cancer Spread
Most people think of dirty air as something that mainly harms the lungs. Doctors have warned for years that breathing polluted air raises the...
New Recyclable Stretchy Yarn Could Help Keep Millions Of Tons Of Clothing Out Of...
Every year, millions of tons of old clothing end up in landfills because most textiles are difficult or impossible to recycle.
While plastic bottles and...
New Low-Cost Leaf Spray Helps Tomatoes Thrive in Salty Soil, Study Finds
A simple and inexpensive leaf spray could help tomato plants grow better in salty soils, offering farmers a promising new way to protect crops...
Cameras attached to whale sharks capture krill chases never witnessed before
Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus)—the world's biggest fish—are one of the most charismatic marine species.
They connect with the hearts of anyone lucky enough to encounter...
1.4-Million-Year-Old Footprints Reveal Giant Human Relative and Surprising Social Life
A remarkable set of fossil footprints discovered in Kenya is giving scientists a rare look at how one of humanity's ancient relatives lived more...
Spring daylight saving time may raise the risk of eye disease
Changing the clocks for daylight saving time may do more than make people feel tired.
A new study suggests that the one-hour time change could...
Could Purple Corn Replace Artificial Food Dyes?
A special type of purple corn may soon help replace artificial food dyes in many foods and drinks, according to new research from the...
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Scientists discover 3500-year-old honeypot in Africa
Honey is humankind's oldest sweetener - and for thousands of years it was also the only one.
Indirect clues about the significance of bees and...
Plastic bag ban backfires: Customers buy more plastic bags instead
Efforts to reduce plastic waste by banning free grocery bags may have unintended consequences, according to a new study.
Researchers found that while these bans...
Turning phones on silent increases, not decreases, phone checking
'Common sense' advice to halt smartphone distraction may actually be misguided.
Telling people to turn their smartphones off, or set them on silent as a...
Ancient Romans were early pioneers of recycling, shows study
The ancient Romans are famous for their grand architecture, innovative engineering, and vast empire.
But did you know they were also one of the early...
New high-tech burner cuts methane pollution from oil production
Scientists from Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and the University of Michigan (U-M) have designed a new, highly efficient burner that reduces methane emissions during...
When giant beasts disappeared, nature changed forever—and we still see it today
Around 50,000 to 10,000 years ago, the Earth lost many of its largest animals.
These were not just slightly bigger versions of today’s wildlife, but...
Air pollution may raise the risk and speed of ALS
A new study from Sweden has found that long-term exposure to air pollution may increase the risk of developing serious brain diseases like ALS.
The...
How 30 tree species dominate the world’s largest Savanna
The Cerrado, stretching across 2 million square kilometers of Brazil, is the largest and most diverse savanna in the world.
It’s often overshadowed by the...