Earth & Environment
Did the dinosaur-killing asteroid really shape tuna evolution?
For years, many scientists believed that the asteroid impact that wiped out the non-avian dinosaurs 66 million years ago also helped shape the evolution...
How School Air Pollution Could Affect Children’s Health for Years to Come
When parents think about air pollution, they often worry about asthma or coughing.
However, a large European study suggests that dirty air may also quietly...
This clever parakeet helped design its own perch
Most products made for pets are designed entirely by humans. But what if animals could help design the things they use?
A new project suggests...
Ancient Monsoons Created a Spectacular Dinosaur Fossil Site
Around 80 million years ago, a stretch of tropical coastline in what is now northeastern Italy was lashed by monsoon rains and tropical cyclones.
Those...
Ancient marine animals began living in empty shells 470 million years ago
Around 470 million years ago, life in Earth's oceans took an important evolutionary step when marine animals began moving into empty seashells for the...
Why handheld fans are not cool for the planet
Portable handheld fans are now often stacked beside chewing gum and vapes at supermarket checkouts and discount stores, available for less than £10.
Once mainly...
Archaeologists discover spectacular Roman mosaic hidden beneath English farmland
Archaeologists have uncovered an impressive Roman villa beneath farmland in Devon, southwest England, revealing a colorful mosaic floor, a luxurious bathhouse, and a collection...
Where do the world’s biggest diamonds come from
Some of the most extraordinary gems ever found belong to a rare class of diamonds known as CLIPPIRs (Cullinan-like, Large, Inclusion-Poor, Pure, Irregular, Resorbed).
They...
Hidden underground clues could help predict dangerous wildfires before they start
When people think about wildfire danger, they usually focus on hot weather, dry air, and strong winds.
But researchers believe another important warning sign may...
Scientists identify the rare “oddball” space rock that wiped out the dinosaurs
Scientists have uncovered new clues about the giant space rock that slammed into Earth 66 million years ago and triggered one of the biggest...
Doctors Warn That Smoke and Heat Together Can Be Deadly for the Heart
Doctors are warning that two environmental hazards are becoming a dangerous combination for heart health.
Wildfire smoke drifting across large areas and record-breaking summer heat...
Moon’s far side keeps a hidden record of how Earth slows the solar wind
For billions of years, the moon has been constantly bombarded by the solar wind—a stream of charged particles flowing outward from the sun.
Scientists have...
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Coyotes in the city: What you need to know
Atlanta, home to over 6 million people, a vibrant film and music scene, and now, a growing population of coyotes.
Thanks to new video footage...
Some ‘Star Wars’ stories have already become reality
Just 48 short years ago, movie director George Lucas used the phrase "A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away" as the...
Netflix is cracking down on password-sharing. Will it work?
For the first time in a decade, Netflix announced that it lost more subscribers than it signed up, a decline that officials partly attributed...
Can AI understand feelings?
You've probably chatted with a computer program, like OpenAI's ChatGPT, and thought it was a person. These are called large language models, or LLMs...
Is Boris Johnson’s downfall an omen for Donald Trump?
Allegations of sexual misconduct by one of his senior officials forced the resignation of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday.
It was a surprising...
Earth’s cooling could spark a dangerous ocean “burp,” scientists say
For decades, Earth’s oceans have acted as powerful allies in the fight against global warming.
They have absorbed about a quarter of all human-made carbon...
The Supreme Court restricts the EPA’s power to curb climate change
In one of the final decisions of a consequential term, the Supreme Court ruled to limit the ability of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...
Scientists find first local extinction in the U.S. due to sea level rise
The United States has experienced its first known local extinction due to sea level rise, with the loss of the Key Largo tree cactus.
This...