Earth & Environment
Scientists turn plastic bottles into high-quality battery material
A plastic bottle that would normally end up in a recycling bin or landfill could one day help power electric cars, smartphones, and renewable...
Australia’s farmland at risk of ‘ecological collapse’
Australia may need to fundamentally redraw its rural landscape — retiring farms, restoring vast tracts of vegetation and reshaping regional economies — if it...
Lost giant shark fossils confirm megalodon could reach an incredible 80 feet
Scientists have rediscovered a set of giant fossil bones that belonged to the famous prehistoric shark, the megalodon.
The fossils had been missing for decades,...
Solar storms may reduce rain and snow across North America, study warns
Scientists have discovered new evidence that powerful solar storms may briefly affect Earth's weather.
A new study suggests that after a large solar storm, some...
Europa’s ice shell secrets unlocked by ground radar study
Jupiter’s moon, Europa, has become high-value real estate for astrobiologists and the search for life beyond Earth.
This is because the small moon, which is...
Hidden museum fossil solves a 5-million-year-old saber-toothed cat mystery
A fossil that sat unnoticed in a museum drawer for decades has turned out to be one of the most important discoveries about the...
Scientists turn plastic bottles into clean hydrogen using only sunlight
Plastic waste is one of the world's biggest environmental problems. Millions of tons of plastic end up in landfills, rivers, and oceans every year,...
New printable cooling technology could replace harmful refrigerants
Air conditioners, refrigerators, and heat pumps help keep our homes, workplaces, and food cool. However, the refrigerants they use can create environmental and safety...
Europe’s last Neanderthals were more diverse than scientists ever imagined
A new study has revealed that the last Neanderthals living in Western Europe were far more connected and genetically diverse than scientists once believed.
The...
3-billion-year-old asteroid crater offers rare window into Earth’s violent past
Scientists have confirmed the age of the oldest known asteroid impact crater on Earth, revealing that a huge space rock struck our planet about...
New material could pull carbon dioxide directly from the air
Scientists in Spain have developed a new material that can capture carbon dioxide (CO₂) directly from the air more efficiently than many current technologies.
The...
Scientists find 1,000s-year-old human DNA hidden in cave walls
Scientists have made an exciting discovery that could change the way we study human history.
For the first time, researchers have shown that ancient human...
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Scientists turn greenhouse gas into plastics
In a groundbreaking stride towards a greener planet, engineers at the University of Cincinnati have discovered a more efficient way to turn carbon dioxide,...
Scientists uncover ancient irrigation system in Mesopotamia
Archaeologists have discovered a massive and well-preserved network of ancient irrigation canals in southern Mesopotamia, providing new insights into how early civilizations managed water...
Ghost sharks grow forehead teeth to help them mate, study finds
Deep in the ocean, there lives a strange group of fish called ghost sharks, or chimaeras, which are distant relatives of sharks and rays.
These...
Scientists discover Tyrannosaurus rex grew for 40 years, far longer than we thought
Tyrannosaurus rex has long been pictured as a fast-growing monster that quickly reached its enormous adult size.
But a new study suggests the famous “king...
Air pollution strongly linked to memory loss, study finds
Dementia is a disease that affects the brain, making it harder to remember things, think clearly, and behave normally. It mostly affects older adults,...
How do sea stars move without a brain? The answer could impact robotics and...
Have you ever seen a sea star move?
To many of us, sea star seem motionless, like a rock on the ocean’s floor, but in...
Scientists map the genome of the last wild horse species
Researchers from the University of Minnesota have achieved a significant milestone by mapping the complete genome of the Przewalski's horse, the last wild horse...
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...