Earth & Environment
Ancient seafloor creatures may hold the secret to the rise of complex life
Scientists have discovered that some of Earth's earliest complex life forms lived on the seafloor and depended on oxygen, challenging long-standing ideas about how...
These tiny California wildflowers may hold the key to saving plants from climate change
A small wildflower growing across California may help scientists understand how plants can survive a changing climate—and even offer clues for protecting other species...
Book publishing’s AI panic is here. And nobody knows what to do about it
The disruptive force of artificial intelligence is engulfing the world of book publishing.
In March, publisher Hachette Book Group pulled a forthcoming horror novel after...
Scientists develop cleaner, cheaper way to get lithium from hard rock
Lithium is one of the world's most important minerals because it is used in rechargeable batteries that power electric vehicles, smartphones, laptops, and energy...
The Sun is changing and we don’t know why
Put your ear to the ground in the right place and you can hear a train coming from miles away.
Long before it appears on...
Prenatal Pesticide Exposure May Affect the Brain for Years After Birth
A new study has raised serious concerns about a pesticide that has been widely used around the world for decades.
Researchers found that children exposed...
Scientists Turn Pomegranate Waste Into Powerful Water Purifier
Pomegranate peels that are normally thrown away by food vendors could soon help clean polluted water, thanks to a new study by researchers at...
Strange Two-Legged “Crocodile Cousin” Shows How Weird Life Was Before Dinosaurs Ruled Earth
Long before dinosaurs became the dominant animals on Earth, the planet was filled with strange creatures that looked unlike anything alive today.
One newly described...
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...
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Why air pollution and dementia have a troubling connection
We all know that pollution isn't good for our health.
But recent research has shown that it might have a particularly negative effect on people...
Why monkeys are hardwired to fear snakes
Monkeys can spot a snake almost instantly, and researchers now know why.
Dr. Nobuyuki Kawai from Nagoya University in Japan discovered that it’s the scaly...
World’s greatest mass extinction triggered switch to warm-bloodedness, shows study
Mammals and birds today are warm-blooded, and this is often taken as the reason for their great success.
University of Bristol palaeontologist Professor Mike Benton,...
Eating this diet could be the easiest way to protect your body and the...
Many people think of diet as something that only affects their weight or health. However, new research shows that diet also plays a major...
This study shows ‘Dr. Google’ is almost always wrong
Many people turn to 'Dr. Google' to self-diagnose their health symptoms and seek medical advice,
But a new study found online symptom checkers are only...
New findings challenge old beliefs about earthquake causes
Scientists at Brown University have discovered a new factor that significantly influences where and how earthquakes occur.
Their research shows that the geometry of fault...
Scientists find the simple secret to a flourishing forest
When it comes to taking care of our planet, deciding which areas to protect can be a big challenge. Experts often focus on saving...
The science behind extinction on planet earth
An estimated 8 million animal and plant species live on planet Earth.
But extinction rates are accelerating.
Gorillas, gazelles, frogs, rhinos and whales are among the...