Earth & Environment
NFL draft picks may be overrated, new study suggests
Every year, NFL teams spend enormous amounts of time, money, and effort trying to identify the best players in the draft.
High draft picks are...
Ancient humans chose the perfect stone for the job nearly 800,000 years ago
A new study has revealed that ancient human ancestors were far more skilled and organized than previously thought.
Nearly 800,000 years ago, they were carefully...
Consciousness may exist beyond humans, animals, and even Earth
Could consciousness exist in alien life forms that look nothing like us? Could it even appear in machines?
According to a new paper by philosophers...
California’s “earthquake gate” may be under more stress than ever, scientists warn
Scientists have discovered that a major earthquake zone in Southern California may be carrying more built-up stress than at any time in the past...
Scientists turn food waste into powerful beads that capture carbon from the air
Scientists in Switzerland have developed an innovative new material made from food industry waste that could help remove carbon dioxide (CO2) directly from the...
New lithium extraction method achieves 95% recovery with almost no freshwater
As demand for electric vehicles, smartphones, and renewable energy storage continues to grow, so does the need for lithium, a key ingredient in modern...
TikTok’s ‘Not Interested’ tool beats swiping, but effect may quickly wear off
Just like snowflakes, no two TikTok For You pages look alike.
And that is intentional. The social media site's highly personalized—and black box-like—recommendation algorithm has...
New water-harvesting jacket turns air into drinking water
Imagine wearing a jacket that can produce drinking water from the air around you.
That idea is moving closer to reality thanks to engineers at...
These tiny microbes can clean water and produce electricity at the same time
Imagine a technology that can generate electricity while cleaning wastewater at the same time.
According to a recent review published in the International Journal of...
Dinosaur-killing asteroid may have created an underground oasis for life
The asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs 66 million years ago is often remembered as one of the most destructive events in Earth's...
Scientists discover a key protein that makes rice more nutritious and tastier
Rice is one of the world's most important foods, providing a daily source of calories for nearly half of the global population.
It is also...
Rare Sahara meteorite uncovers a hidden planet from the early solar system
A rare meteorite found in the Sahara Desert has revealed evidence of a giant ancient world that once existed in our solar system but...
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Why some dogs get hooked on toys and can’t let go
Most dogs love a good toy, but for some, playtime might cross the line into something more serious.
A new study published in Scientific Reports...
Scientists uncover massive Greenland landslide that triggered a 650-foot tsunami
In September 2023, scientists detected a strange seismic signal that lasted for nine days.
This mysterious signal puzzled researchers worldwide until an international team, including...
Intelligence and decision-making: Speed isn’t always an advantage
People with higher intelligence scores tend to think faster only when dealing with simple tasks. For complex problems, they tend to take more time compared to those with lower IQ scores.
Scientists rethink how farming began—It wasn’t just the weather
A major new study is changing how we understand one of the biggest turning points in human history: the shift from hunting and gathering...
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...
How hyenas gang up to fight lion king
New research uncovers the intriguing dynamics of how and when hyenas decide to join forces against lions, revealing the power of social relationships in...
Clock is ticking to save East Antarctica from climate change
The worst effects of global warming on the world's largest ice sheet could be avoided if nations around the world succeed in meeting climate...
Ancient Egyptians used hallucinogenic drinks in mysterious rituals, study finds
A groundbreaking discovery has revealed that ancient Egyptians used hallucinogenic drinks in magical rituals about 2,000 years ago.
A professor from the University of South...