Earth & Environment

Air Pollution Leaves a Lung Cancer Warning in Blood

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Dolphins Learn How to Use Tools to Hunt for Fish from Their Mothers

From spears and the invention of the wheel to smartphones and robots, human societies have been building and using tools from the beginning. Human tool...

Air Pollution Could Worsen Rheumatoid Arthritis Quickly

Rheumatoid arthritis can worsen even when patients are taking their medicine, and sometimes the reason for a flare is difficult to identify. New research suggests...

Small Dinosaur Fossil Reveals a More Diverse Prehistoric Coast in Japan

A small dinosaur bone discovered in Fukushima Prefecture more than 25 years ago is giving scientists new clues about the variety of plant-eating dinosaurs...

The American Dream Is Slipping Away in Orange County, Poll Finds

For many people living in Orange County, California, the American dream is starting to feel increasingly out of reach, especially when it comes to...

Dirty Air May Cause Rheumatoid Arthritis Flares

People living with rheumatoid arthritis may have another reason to pay attention to air quality. A large study from South Korea found that exposure to...

Are Cats Getting Tamer, Or Is It People Who Are Changing?

Around 15 years ago, I created a Facebook page for my cat, Sandi. Friends thought it was weird. Today, social media accounts for cats attract millions...

Just Four Questions Could Reveal How Good You Are at Protecting Your Personal Data

Most people say they care about privacy, but their everyday behavior does not always match their concerns. Now, researchers have developed a simple four-question...

Dinosaur Stomach Stones Reveal Surprising Secrets About How Ancient Giants Digested Food

How did dinosaurs digest their meals? Since soft tissues such as stomachs and intestines almost never fossilize, scientists have had very little direct evidence about...

Hidden Toxic Metals Found in City Road Dust, New Study Warns

Dust blowing through city streets may seem harmless, but new research suggests it can contain hidden metals left behind by decades of human activity. While...

Can pumping groundwater really flip Earth’s poles

Recently, a government minister in the Northern Territory, pitching a plan to make Darwin "the data center capital of the globe," suggested it might...

Tiny diamond reveals hidden water pathway deep inside Earth

A tiny diamond from Brazil has provided scientists with remarkable new evidence that water may travel much deeper into Earth's interior than previously thought. Hidden...

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Hedge fund investors get a raw deal from incentive fees

Real cost of incentive fees for hedge fund investors is 2.5 times the average fee rate on paper Investors who put their money in hedge...

Solar storms and Northern Lights: Why we’re seeing more of them

In 2024, the Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, have appeared in the UK twice—a rare treat! Normally, these stunning lights are not visible this far...
About 1 in 4 older people in the U.S. store guns unlocked and loaded

About 1 in 4 older people in the U.S. store guns unlocked and loaded

In a new study, researchers found that among older people who own guns in the U.S., about 25% may store their weapons unlocked and...

Ancient trilobites unearthed in Thailand redraw earth’s history

In a thrilling discovery for geology and paleontology, a team of researchers has uncovered new species of trilobites in Thailand, offering a glimpse into...

Researchers reveal how predatory trading tactics threaten Ethereum rollups

Ethereum, a popular cryptocurrency platform, is widely known for its strong security. However, a new study by computer scientists from Northeastern University and ETH Zurich...

New tool accurately predicts earthquakes across the U.S.

A team of over 50 scientists and engineers, led by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), has delivered a groundbreaking update in our understanding of...

The holidays are here…Helpful tips to reduce your stress

There is a lot of activity during the holiday season: exchanging presents, lots of eating, and, of course, an overload of gatherings and family...

Global biodiversity needs citizen scientists, says study

Citizen scientists are already providing large amounts of data for monitoring biodiversity, but they could do much more, according to a new study published...