Earth & Environment
How health insurers get a free pass to deny coverage from a 52‑year‑old law...
Florence Corcoran, an employee of South Central Bell Telephone Company, was eight months into a high-risk pregnancy when her obstetrician recommended she spend the...
New catalyst converts plant waste into high-value chemicals with nearly 100% efficiency
Scientists have developed a new way to turn plant waste into useful chemicals, bringing us one step closer to replacing some fossil fuel-based products...
Scientists discover a new pangolin species hidden in the Himalayas for nearly 200 years
Scientists have confirmed that a little-known Himalayan pangolin is a separate species, ending a mystery that has lasted for nearly 190 years.
The discovery could...
Nearby super Earth could host life after all
In 2024, astronomers detected a rocky exoplanet, GJ 3378b, orbiting a red dwarf sun just 25 light-years from Earth in the direction of the...
How did it feel to be an American colonist in 1776? Probably itchy, achy...
Trade the tricorn hats, bonnets and homespun shirts for flip flops, sneakers and soccer jerseys, and the intrepid revolutionaries of 1776 would have looked...
Ancient diamonds uncover Earth’s hidden secret for preserving life’s essential element
Two unusual diamonds found deep inside the Earth are helping scientists answer a long-standing question about how our planet has remained suitable for life.
The...
Scientists create smart battery material that stops energy loss
Lithium-sulfur batteries have long been seen as one of the most promising technologies for the future of energy storage.
They could store much more energy...
Scientists warn 1.7 million satellites could destroy our view of the night sky
The number of satellites orbiting Earth is growing at an incredible speed, and scientists say it could soon change the night sky forever.
A new...
Air conditioners alone can’t beat extreme heat, scientists warn
As the world gets hotter, air conditioners are becoming more important than ever.
They help people stay safe during heat waves and can even save...
How giant glaciers moved massive rocks across the Alps 24,000 years ago
Thousands of giant rocks scattered across Switzerland have puzzled people for centuries.
Many of these huge boulders are sitting far from the mountains where they...
,000-year-old child’s skull found in Norwegian cave reveals secrets of early farmers
Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a young child who lived about 4,000 years ago in a cave on Norway's west coast.
The remarkable discovery...
An extended barrage of asteroid impacts made Earth too hot to form continents
The formation of continents was an important step in Earth's history.
Continents and plate tectonics are connected to the planet's habitability, and the same is...
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Why ancient Mesopotamians would have used a sheep’s liver to predict Donald Trump’s election...
I'm standing in a basement kitchen prodding at a sheep's liver, looking for marks on its smooth surface.
People crowd around to film the proceedings,...
Could ‘Game of Thrones’ dragons be real?
Famous TV show Game of Thrones has returned for its final season, and many people wonder if the dragons in the show could be...
Scientists discover table salt on Jupiter’s moon Europa
A familiar ingredient has been hiding in plain sight on the surface of Jupiter's moon Europa.
Using a visible light spectral analysis, planetary scientists at...
Energy Star, on the Trump’s target list, has a long history of helping consumers’...
Since the early 1990s, the small blue Energy Star label has appeared on millions of household appliances, electronics and even buildings across the United...
What happens after playing dead?
Have you ever heard the phrase "playing possum"?
It refers to a behavior seen in many animals where they pretend to be dead to avoid...
Drought’s impact on fire recovery in the west: insights for conservation
A recent study using data from NASA satellites sheds light on the challenging recovery of western ecosystems after wildfires, particularly under the strain of...
Scientists discover a large earth-like granitic system on the moon
Granite is a rock formed by magma during volcanic activity, and it's mostly found on Earth.
But guess what? Scientists now believe there's a huge...
Anti-trans Texas order could spark violence, additional laws
The Texas order to investigate gender-affirming care as a form of child abuse goes against guidance from all relevant medical organizations and will cause...