Earth & Environment
15-second ads may be the secret to beating junk food cravings
A new study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Australia suggests that very short health advertisements could help people resist junk food cravings and...
Scientists discover strange “boiling” motion deep inside Greenland’s ice
For years, scientists studying the Greenland ice sheet have been puzzled by unusual swirling patterns hidden deep beneath the surface.
Now, researchers believe they have...
The moon is still shrinking: New study reveals recent tectonic activity
For a long time, people imagined the moon as a quiet, frozen world where nothing much happens anymore.
But new research shows that the moon...
What bonobos’ intimate rhythm can teach us about the origins of music and speech
Scientists studying bonobos, one of humanity’s closest living relatives, have uncovered surprising clues about how rhythm and communication may have evolved.
By analyzing the timing...
Why many musicians struggle with hearing problems
Making music brings joy to millions of people, but a new study shows it can also come with serious risks to hearing.
Researchers have found...
Dogs’ gut bacteria may hold clues to surviving cancer
A dog’s chances of surviving cancer may depend partly on the tiny organisms living inside its digestive system, according to a new study from...
Mysterious dinosaur-era shark is rewriting the family tree of modern sharks
A strange prehistoric shark that lived during the age of dinosaurs is giving scientists new clues about how modern sharks evolved — and raising...
Dirty air, fading memories: How pollution may raise Alzheimer’s risk
Breathing polluted air may do more than harm your lungs and heart. A large new study suggests it could also increase the risk of...
What is Lunar New Year
The new moon on Feb. 17 marks the start of the Lunar New Year, a celebration originating in China that today is celebrated around...
Utah’s “soda pop” geysers may hold clues to life on distant ocean worlds
In the dry desert of eastern Utah, strange geysers shoot cold, fizzy water into the air.
Instead of boiling like the famous hot geysers in...
Runners, flat shoes or barefoot—what should I wear to lift weights
If you go to the gym often, you might have been told you shouldn't lift weights in runners. The common belief is it is...
If aliens already called, why didn’t we hear?
For more than 60 years, scientists have been scanning the skies for signs of intelligent life beyond Earth.
Using powerful telescopes, they have searched for...
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New drug combo can manage type 2 diabetes better
Type 2 diabetes is a common condition where the body struggles to use insulin properly, leading to high blood sugar levels.
One of the most...
Scientists uncover how ancient plesiosaurs used their four flippers to swim
A team of scientists may have finally solved the mystery of how plesiosaurs—ancient marine reptiles with four large flippers—moved through prehistoric oceans.
This breakthrough, published...
World’s smallest elephants declared endangered: urgent action needed to save Bornean elephants
A newly confirmed subspecies of elephant, the Bornean elephant, has been listed as endangered, putting it at risk of extinction.
These elephants are smaller than...
Ancient sacred circle uncovered in Lincolnshire dates back centuries
In the heart of Lincolnshire, within the shadow of the medieval ruins of Crowland Abbey, archaeologists from Newcastle University have peeled back layers of...
Dogs use texture, not shape, to recognize objects, study finds
Have you ever wondered how dogs recognize objects?
A new study from Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest reveals that when dogs identify objects, they rely...
Scientists find mercury’s long-term harm to your health
In a new study from the University of Rochester, researchers found that mercury exposure may disrupt the early development of the connections between muscles...
Working 55 hours a week may increase death risk in heart disease
In a new study from UN's World Health Organization and International Labour Organization, researchers found working more than 55 hours a week increases the...
Just 15 cm of water can float a car—but we are failing to educate...
Every year in Australia, people driving into floodwaters drown and many more are rescued. Do you know what to do when there's water on...