Earth & Environment
Protect against air pollution: breathe better indoors and out
You can’t see most air pollution. You can’t smell much of it, either. But polluted air—both outdoors and indoors—can still affect your health.
“Nearly everyone...
Scientists find that more parenting effort can lead to shorter lifespan
A new study has found that animals that put more energy into having and supporting offspring may age faster and live shorter lives.
The research,...
Scientists find hidden massive magma chamber under Italy
Scientists have discovered a huge pool of molten rock buried deep beneath the region of Tuscany in Italy.
This underground reservoir contains an estimated 6,000...
How to stay human in the age of AI: The skills that matter most
When tools like ChatGPT became widely available, many people saw it as a turning point.
Artificial intelligence quickly entered daily life, helping with writing, research,...
Hidden city of bees: 5.5 million pollinators living beneath a quiet cemetery
Beneath a peaceful cemetery in Ithaca, New York, millions of wild bees are quietly doing one of the most important jobs in nature—helping plants...
“Forever chemicals” may quietly weaken your immune system, study warns
In recent years, scientists have become increasingly concerned about a group of chemicals known as PFAS.
These chemicals are used in many everyday products, such...
The moon just got a new scar
Look up at a full Moon on a clear night and you are staring at a face that has been punched, gouged, and battered...
A 300-million-year-old mummy reveals how we first learned to breathe
Every time you breathe, you are using a system that evolved hundreds of millions of years ago.
The simple act of your chest expanding and...
A hidden island emerges in Antarctica, surprising scientists at sea
A team of 93 international scientists recently made an unexpected discovery while exploring one of the most remote parts of Antarctica.
During a research expedition...
Why Jupiter has more giant moons than Saturn
Jupiter and Saturn are the two largest planets in our solar system, and both are surrounded by dozens—even hundreds—of moons.
But their moon systems look...
Why living at high altitude could prevent diabetes
For many years, scientists have noticed an interesting pattern. People who live at high altitudes, where the air contains less oxygen, tend to have...
Up to 6.4 million children could lose citizenship rights under new proposal
A new study suggests that ending birthright citizenship in the United States could have far-reaching effects, especially for Asian and Latino communities.
Researchers from Penn...
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Is Bitcoin a bubble? Yale economist explains
The price of a single Bitcoin reached a peak of $57,489 on February 21, and remains up more than 700% since the beginning of...
Scientists create sustainable plastic from the carbon dioxide in the ocean
The ocean absorbs about a quarter of all carbon dioxide (CO₂) released by human activity, helping to slow climate change—but at a cost.
This constant...
Patagonia’s cave art identified as south America’s earliest pigment-based paintings
The discovery of ancient cave art in Patagonia, dated to be as old as 8,200 years, marks a significant breakthrough in understanding the cultural...
How to take care of your mental health this election season
Regardless of political party, elections weigh on many Americans, and with long-lasting coverage, it can be difficult to escape the political noise.
A Baylor College...
About 1 in 100 heart disease deaths linked to extreme hot and cold weather
In a study from the University of Maryland and elsewhere, scientists found exposure to extremely hot or cold temperatures increases a heart disease patient's...
Scientists find tiny plastic pieces our heart tissues
Microplastics, tiny plastic pieces smaller than 5 millimeters, are found just about everywhere - from our food and drink to the very air we...
How tiny space rocks reveal our planet’s wet beginnings
Once upon a time, about 4.56 billion years ago, our solar system was just a baby. Imagine a vast, swirling disk of dust and...
The hidden dangers of nail salon chemicals people should know
That distinctive nail salon smell—sharp, sweet, and a bit tingly in your nose—is actually air pollution.
This air pollution can cause various health problems for...