Earth & Environment
Tiny mammals survived Arctic darkness alongside dinosaurs, scientists discover
More than 70 million years ago, the Arctic was not the frozen, empty place we know today. Instead, it was home to forests, dinosaurs,...
A hidden river of heat is moving toward Antarctica
Scientists have discovered troubling evidence that warm deep-ocean water is slowly moving closer to Antarctica, increasing the risk of melting the continent’s giant ice...
Iron and ice: Earth’s passage through the interstellar cloud
Iron-60 is a radioactive isotope of iron that's found in Antarctic ice and in deep-sea crusts.
It's only source is nucleosynthesis in the cataclysmic explosive...
Scientists discover a hidden ocean process speeding up Antarctic ice melt
Scientists have long warned that melting ice in Antarctica could raise global sea levels and threaten coastal cities around the world.
But a new study...
Humans were using horses thousands of years earlier than thought
Horses have shaped human history in powerful ways, from ancient travel and trade to warfare and exploration.
Now, new research suggests that humans started using...
GDP surpasses national debt – is that a problem
Gross Domestic Product totaled $31.22 trillion between April 2025 and March 2026 and public debt totaled $31.27 trillion.
At first glance, the news that the...
After an opaque summit, China and the US want to work together again. That...
Back in 2005, US economist Fred Bergsten coined the term “Group of 2” or “G2”, proposing a stronger partnership between what are now the...
Neanderthals may have performed dental surgery 60,000 years ago
A surprising new discovery suggests that Neanderthals may have carried out a form of dental treatment nearly 60,000 years ago.
Researchers studying an ancient tooth...
Why carbon dioxide cools the upper atmosphere while heating Earth below
Scientists have long known something strange is happening in Earth’s atmosphere. While greenhouse gases are warming the planet’s surface and lower atmosphere, the upper...
Stardust trapped in Antarctic ice reveals tens of thousands of years of solar system’s...
When you think of outer space, you're likely picturing stars, planets and moons. But much of space is filled with clouds of gas, plasma...
Earth’s first continents formed billions of years earlier than expected
Scientists studying some of the oldest rocks on Earth have uncovered new evidence that the planet’s first continents may have started forming through plate...
Scientists discover crystal that captures drinking water using only light
Scientists at the University of Iowa have developed a new material that can capture water directly from the air using only light.
The discovery could...
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Giant prehistoric crocodile cousins once ruled the Caribbean, study finds
Imagine a crocodile built like a greyhound—fast, lean, and fierce.
That’s what a sebecid was. These land-dwelling predators could grow up to 20 feet long...
Would you pay to quit TikTok and Instagram? You’d be surprised how many would
Social media is a problem for economists. They don't know how to value it.
It has long been argued that it ought to be in...
Scientists discover mice can act like first responders to help unconscious peers
Humans are not the only ones who help others in need—mice may do it too!
A new study from the Keck School of Medicine at...
Scientists find best strawberries to grow in hot locations
It's strawberry season in many parts of the U.S, and supermarkets are teeming with these fresh heart-shaped treats.
Although the bright red, juicy fruit can...
The secret lives of Phillip Island’s divorcing penguins
Life isn't always a beach for Phillip Island's beloved penguins, who have been found to divorce their partners and find a new mate if...
Moore’s Law: Flying is becoming safer every decade
Flying is becoming safer every decade, according to a new study by MIT researchers.
While many people worry about flying, the reality is that commercial...
How financial stress disrupts your sleep
Long before the alarm sounds, many Americans lose quality rest to the quiet worries that surface after dark—whether about bills, the next paycheck or...
The first Europeans reached Ukraine 1.4 million years ago – new research
During warm periods in Earth’s history, known as interglacials, glaciers the size of continents pulled back to reveal new landscapes.
These were new worlds for early...