Earth & Environment
5,300-year-old drill discovery rewrites history of ancient Egyptian technology
A small metal object discovered more than a century ago is changing what scientists know about ancient Egyptian technology.
Researchers from Newcastle University and the...
Why having a crush can make you feel totally out of control
If you have ever had a crush that made you feel nervous, excited, distracted, or even a little irrational, you are not alone.
Psychologists say...
Think before you type: Study warns AI chats may expose your private life
As artificial intelligence chat tools become part of daily life at work, school, and home, many people may be sharing more personal information than...
Frozen performance: How cold weather changes what athletes can do
At the Winter Olympics, athletes compete in freezing conditions that look dramatic on television but also place intense demands on the body.
Cold temperatures are...
New 3D printing ink made from wood waste can be recycled with water
3D printing has changed how products are designed and manufactured, allowing engineers and designers to create complex objects layer by layer from digital models.
The...
Broken legs, skier’s thumb and ‘sled head’: Just some of the injuries risked by...
The sports featured at the Winter Olympics defy gravity and physics.
Many competitors move at breakneck speeds down steep, snowy inclines or careen across icy...
Mars’ “young” volcanoes tell a story of long, hidden activity
Volcanoes may look like simple mountains that erupted once and then fell silent, but in reality they are often the surface expression of complex...
Yangtze river fishing ban sparks dramatic wildlife comeback after 70 years
After decades of environmental decline, the Yangtze River is showing early signs of recovery thanks to a sweeping fishing ban introduced by China in...
What different shaped skis do and do not influence
From the biathlon to the slopestyle to the giant slalom, raising a ski above your head after crossing the finish line is the triumphant...
How an extinct Hawaiian Ibis adapted to life after sunset
Islands are known for producing unusual animals, and a newly studied extinct bird from Hawaii may be one of the strangest yet.
Scientists have discovered...
Meet the new TikTok, same as the old TikTok
After a legislative ban, a trip to the Supreme Court, and repeated deadline extensions, TikTok recently made a deal to spin out an American...
Scientists develop stretchable patch that detects toxic gas on your skin
Ammonia gas is one of the most widely produced chemicals in the world and plays a major role in modern life.
It is used in...
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A Twitter map of happiness, diet and fitness in New York, San Francisco, and...
Social media websites like Twitter and Facebook are more and more important in our daily life. People like to exchange information about health, happiness,...
Casual sex spots have negative impact on beach dunes, shows study
Casual sexual encounters on holidays make for lifelong memories, but the imprint left behind can be less desirable.
Sex tourism is a big drawcard for...
Ancient DNA from Southern Africa rewrites the story of human origins
A major new study has revealed that a group of people in southern Africa lived in partial isolation for hundreds of thousands of years—offering...
These ostrich-like dinosaurs from Mississippi are among the world’s largest
Ostrich-like dinosaurs called ornithomimosaurs grew to enormous sizes in ancient eastern North America, according to a study published in PLOS ONE by Chinzorig Tsogtbaatar...
Elon Musk: My view about SpaceX and Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (doing business as SpaceX) is an American aerospace manufacturer, a provider of space transportation services, and a communications corporation headquartered...
Nuclear bomb tests help determine age of largest fish on Earth
Nuclear bomb tests during the Cold War in the 1950s and 1960s have helped scientists accurately estimate the age of whale sharks, the biggest...
Scientists find 11 fish species that could walk on land
A team of U.S. National Science Foundation-funded scientists has identified at least 11 species of fish suspected to have land-walking abilities.
The findings are based...
New study unlocks the lobster farming secrets
In the vast and mysterious world of the sea, lobsters have earned the title of "dragons of the sea" due to their dragon-like appearance,...