Earth & Environment
Hidden Chemicals May Be Secretly Driving the Global Obesity Crisis
Obesity has become one of the biggest health problems in the modern world. Over the past few decades, the number of overweight and obese...
Nearly Half the Material in Your T-Shirt Is Wasted Before You Even Buy It
When people think about clothing waste, they usually picture old clothes being thrown away or dumped in landfills.
But according to new research, a huge...
NASA Scientists Discover New Material That Could Help Turn Moon Rocks Into Resources
NASA researchers have discovered a new heat-resistant material that could help future astronauts use moon rocks to build structures, produce oxygen, and support long-term...
Common Pesticide Linked to Lasting Brain Changes in Children
A widely used insecticide may leave lasting effects on children’s brains if exposure happens before birth, according to a major study published in JAMA...
Why Hotel Booking Chatbots Are Creeping Out Travelers
AI-powered chatbots are becoming increasingly common on hotel booking websites, helping travelers search for rooms, compare prices, and answer questions.
But new research suggests these...
How the Great Pyramid of Giza has survived 4,500 years of Egyptian earthquakes
The Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt has survived more than 4,500 years.
Earthquakes have repeatedly shaken the region, including the magnitude 5.8 Cairo earthquake...
The Sun just did something nobody expected and it kept going for 19 days
The Sun is not known for being quiet!
It blasts out energy equivalent to 100 billion nuclear bombs every single second, routinely hurls billion tonne...
Want More Attention on LinkedIn? Try Celebrating Other People Instead of Yourself
Many people use LinkedIn to share career updates, promote achievements, and build professional connections.
But according to new research from The University of Texas at...
Hidden Brain Effects of Everyday Air Pollution Alarm Scientists
Most people think air pollution mainly affects the lungs. Dirty air is often associated with coughing, asthma, breathing difficulty, or chest problems.
But scientists are...
Early life on Earth may have thrived in impact craters
When free oxygen accumulated in Earth's atmosphere during the Great Oxygenation Event (GOE), the course of life on Earth changed forever.
It created a new...
100,000-Year-Old Burned Bones Could Rewrite Human Burial History
Scientists studying ancient human remains in Ethiopia may have uncovered the earliest known evidence of human cremation, dating back about 100,000 years.
The discovery comes...
Air Pollution Can Harm the Brain Within Just Hours
Air pollution has long been linked to breathing problems, heart disease, and reduced quality of life. But scientists are now increasingly worried about another...
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Scientists discover a rare bronze age treasure in Oman
Two young archaeologists from Frankfurt, Irini Biezeveld and Jonas Kluge, recently made an amazing discovery in the city of Ibra in Oman, a country...
This energy efficient chip could defend against fierce cyber attacks
A heart attack patient, recently discharged from the hospital, is using a smartwatch to help monitor his electrocardiogram signals.
The smartwatch may seem secure, but...
From hunter to cultivator: the journey and sacrificial end of Vittrup Man in Denmark
The Vittrup Man, a Stone Age skeleton discovered in a peat bog in Northwest Denmark, has provided groundbreaking insights into the life of people...
Energy efficient heat pumps increase the value of homes in the U.S., shows study
A new study examines the cost of heat pump installation in American households and the effect on house prices and home values.
Researchers find that...
What are the chances of surviving a cardiac arrest? Why Damar Hamlin is defying...
Damar Hamlin, a 24-year-old NFL player, suffered cardiac arrest after making a tackle for the Buffalo Bills as millions of people watched on television Monday night.
Why there are higher COVID-19 death rates in the southern U.S.
Scientists from Georgetown University found that during the pre-Omicron phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, regions of the U.S. had markedly different mortality rates, primarily...
Living in wealthy communities might not be safer, new study reveals
Living in America's wealthiest communities may not offer the safety you might expect.
Research from Rutgers University, published in Risk Analysis, suggests that even the...
20°C seems the optimal temperature for life on Earth to thrive – what does...
Have you ever wondered about the optimal temperature for life on Earth? For humans, 20°C is comfortable. Any warmer and we work less efficiently because releasing...