Earth & Environment
Book publishing’s AI panic is here. And nobody knows what to do about it
The disruptive force of artificial intelligence is engulfing the world of book publishing.
In March, publisher Hachette Book Group pulled a forthcoming horror novel after...
Scientists develop cleaner, cheaper way to get lithium from hard rock
Lithium is one of the world's most important minerals because it is used in rechargeable batteries that power electric vehicles, smartphones, laptops, and energy...
The Sun is changing and we don’t know why
Put your ear to the ground in the right place and you can hear a train coming from miles away.
Long before it appears on...
Prenatal Pesticide Exposure May Affect the Brain for Years After Birth
A new study has raised serious concerns about a pesticide that has been widely used around the world for decades.
Researchers found that children exposed...
Scientists Turn Pomegranate Waste Into Powerful Water Purifier
Pomegranate peels that are normally thrown away by food vendors could soon help clean polluted water, thanks to a new study by researchers at...
Strange Two-Legged “Crocodile Cousin” Shows How Weird Life Was Before Dinosaurs Ruled Earth
Long before dinosaurs became the dominant animals on Earth, the planet was filled with strange creatures that looked unlike anything alive today.
One newly described...
Hidden Chemicals May Be Secretly Driving the Global Obesity Crisis
Obesity has become one of the biggest health problems in the modern world. Over the past few decades, the number of overweight and obese...
Nearly Half the Material in Your T-Shirt Is Wasted Before You Even Buy It
When people think about clothing waste, they usually picture old clothes being thrown away or dumped in landfills.
But according to new research, a huge...
NASA Scientists Discover New Material That Could Help Turn Moon Rocks Into Resources
NASA researchers have discovered a new heat-resistant material that could help future astronauts use moon rocks to build structures, produce oxygen, and support long-term...
Common Pesticide Linked to Lasting Brain Changes in Children
A widely used insecticide may leave lasting effects on children’s brains if exposure happens before birth, according to a major study published in JAMA...
Why Hotel Booking Chatbots Are Creeping Out Travelers
AI-powered chatbots are becoming increasingly common on hotel booking websites, helping travelers search for rooms, compare prices, and answer questions.
But new research suggests these...
How the Great Pyramid of Giza has survived 4,500 years of Egyptian earthquakes
The Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt has survived more than 4,500 years.
Earthquakes have repeatedly shaken the region, including the magnitude 5.8 Cairo earthquake...
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Why the semiconductor chip shortage could be a good thing
A shortage of the semiconductor chips that serve as the brainpower in millions of electronic devices has stalled the production of everything from cars...
New 3D printing ink made from wood waste can be recycled with water
3D printing has changed how products are designed and manufactured, allowing engineers and designers to create complex objects layer by layer from digital models.
The...
Burning wood at home may harm our health more than we think
Throwing a log into the fireplace might seem cozy on a cold winter night, but new research shows it could be much more harmful...
Remote sensing improves earthquake-response management for agricultural water
Earthquakes can damage the groundwater system, destruct agricultural activities, and threaten food security.
To prevent this, we need effective responses and recovery strategies.
This requires a...
Ad blockers may benefit websites, users, and the market at large
Contrary to common assumptions, ad blockers may offer some benefits to companies, users, and the market at large.
Millions of websites, including some of the...
Many cities are banning ads for airlines, SUVs and fossil fuels. Yours could be...
Towns and cities are pushing ahead with ambitious climate policies, even as global collaboration on climate breakdown splinters.
One flagship example is the proliferation of...
Warren Buffett: How I do market valuation in investment
According to Investopedia, the market value represents the value of a company according to the stock market. It is the price an asset would get...
Why was my flight canceled?
Don’t expect the flight cancellations and delays that plagued the July Fourth weekend to end any time soon.
Ravi Sarathy, professor of international business and...