Earth & Environment
Could chemicals in our environment be causing obesity?
Since 1975, the number of people around the world living with obesity has nearly tripled. That’s a worrying fact reported by the World Health...
Kind killer: Orcas seen sharing food with humans in the wild
Orcas, also known as killer whales, are famous for being smart, social, and skilled hunters.
But new research suggests they may also be surprisingly generous—sometimes...
Why quitting a job you used to love is OK
People who are passionate about their work, but then become less engaged in it, may stay at the job due to an exaggerated fear...
The secret life of flowers: What bees want (and you’ll love too)
Across the globe, bees and other important pollinators are in trouble.
Their numbers are declining, and that’s bad news for ecosystems and the food we...
How rare earths move through deserts and ice
Rare earth elements might sound like something out of science fiction, but they’re real—and essential to the modern world.
Used in everything from smartphones and...
The oceans on Enceladus are highly alkaline
What can the pH level of the subsurface ocean on Enceladus tell us about finding life there?
This is what a recent study accepted to...
Not Turkic, but Yeniseian: The surprising ancestry of the European Huns
A new linguistic study has revealed that the European Huns, including their famous leader Attila, were not Turkic in origin as once believed, but...
The secret 11,000-year journey of the avocado from cave to toast
The avocado may be a trendy food today, but its roots stretch back more than 11,000 years.
A groundbreaking archaeological study is revealing how ancient...
Global warming may double sleep apnea burden worldwide, study warns
A groundbreaking new study by sleep researchers at Flinders University has revealed that rising global temperatures may significantly worsen sleep apnea, a common and...
Texas-sized possum from 60 million years ago sheds light on ancient life
A newly described ancient mammal discovered in Texas is turning heads—not just for its size, but for what it reveals about life millions of...
Why your cat might always nap on the left side
Have you ever noticed your cat always curling up to sleep on the same side? It turns out this isn’t just a random habit.
An...
Ancient asteroid extinction may help save today’s shellfish
Clams, mussels, oysters, and scallops are not just dinner menu staples—they’re also key players in marine ecosystems.
These bivalves filter water, improve habitats, and provide...
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Misplaced tree planting can worsen global warming
In the quest to combat climate change, planting trees has been championed as a key strategy. Trees are known for their ability to absorb...
How Earth’s mantle is like a Jackson Pollock painting
In countless grade-school science textbooks, the Earth's mantle is a yellow-to-orange gradient, a nebulously defined layer between the crust and the core.
To geologists, the...
Study reveals lyrics have grown simpler and more repetitive since 1980
This study delves into the fascinating transformation of English-language song lyrics across several music genres over the last four decades.
By analyzing 12,000 songs spanning...
What could Spacex’s Starlink do for Ukraine
After Ukraine’s vice prime minister put out a plea to Elon Musk on Twitter, the SpaceX CEO activated his company’s Starlink service and delivered...
The other Great Wall: A Medieval marvel hidden in the steppes
When we think of massive ancient walls in Asia, the Great Wall of China usually comes to mind.
But it turns out there’s another, lesser-known...
Frogs quickly adapt to pesticides, shows study
In a groundbreaking study, scientists have discovered that frogs can quickly increase their tolerance to pesticides.
While much research has focused on pests evolving resistance...
TV ads inspire retail stock investing, shows study
Stock trading volumes in the United States have soared over the last year and much of it seems to be driven by retail investors.
With...
A break from social media can improve mental health
Scientists from the University of Bath found asking people to stop using social media for just one week could lead to big improvements in...