Earth & Environment
Why Strait of Hormuz crisis could quietly raise prices around the world
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has drawn attention mainly because of rising oil and petrol prices.
But focusing only on fuel misses a...
Meet the ancient “dawn crocodile” that lived 210 million years ago
About 210 million years ago, on a humid riverbank in what is now northern New Mexico, two small crocodile relatives stood side by side...
Why dolphins swim so fast
Dolphins are known for their incredible speed and smooth, graceful movement in the water.
They can glide, leap, and change direction with ease, making them...
Eating this diet could be the easiest way to protect your body and the...
Many people think of diet as something that only affects their weight or health. However, new research shows that diet also plays a major...
What’s in the price of a gallon of gas
The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects nationwide retail gasoline prices to average near US$4.30 a gallon for April 2026 – the highest monthly average...
Massive lithium discovery in Appalachians could power the U.S. for a century
New research suggests that the Appalachian Mountains may hold enough lithium to support the United States for decades, possibly even more than a century.
According...
Where on earth were you millions of years ago?
Have you ever wondered where your home would have been millions of years ago?
A new online tool developed by an international team of Earth...
Living close to a gas station may increase childhood cancer risk, study finds
A new study suggests that where a child lives—even from birth—may influence their risk of developing cancer.
Researchers from Université de Montréal found that children...
Heat, pollution, and a changing climate are raising stroke risk around the world
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide.
It happens when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, either by a...
Study finds link between wildfire smoke and increased cancer risk
A new study suggests that breathing in wildfire smoke over long periods of time may increase the chance of developing certain cancers.
The research was...
Turning plastic waste into clean fuel using sunlight
Scientists are advancing a promising solution to two of the world’s biggest challenges – plastic pollution and clean energy – by transforming waste plastics...
Can AI really measure beauty?
Can a computer really decide what is beautiful? A new study suggests the answer is not as simple as many people think.
Researchers from the...
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Scientists discover ancient Neanderthal lineage isolated for over 50,000 years
Archaeologists have uncovered a fascinating discovery in the Rhône Valley, France—an ancient Neanderthal lineage that remained isolated from other populations for over 50,000 years.
The...
A Nordic diet could help you live longer—and save the planet
Eating well doesn’t just benefit your health—it may also help the planet.
That’s the message from new research by Aarhus University in Denmark, which found...
Living in wealthy communities might not be safer, new study reveals
Living in America's wealthiest communities may not offer the safety you might expect.
Research from Rutgers University, published in Risk Analysis, suggests that even the...
Why your pets can be life savers in COVID-19 pandemic
Lockdowns, job losses and social isolation have been the hallmarks of 2020 as COVID-19 tightens its grip on the world, not only infecting millions...
Scientists find a ‘fearsome dragon’ that soared over outback Queensland
Australia’s largest flying reptile has been uncovered, a pterosaur with an estimated seven-meter wingspan that soared like a dragon above the ancient, vast inland...
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...
Scientists discover unseen household chemical risks to brain health
Researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have shed new light on the potential harm certain household chemicals can do to our...
Scientists invent 100% biodegradable ‘barley plastic’
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have created a new type of biodegradable plastic made from barley starch and sugarbeet waste.
This eco-friendly material, which...