Earth & Environment
Why Many Chinese Hospitality Graduates Are Turning Away From Hotel Careers
Negative views about hotel work may be pushing many hospitality graduates in China to choose careers in other industries, according to new research.
The study,...
Scientists Use Engineered Yeast to Turn Plastic Waste into Protein-Rich Cookies
Plastic bottles might sound like the last thing anyone would want near their food.
But scientists are developing a surprising technology that uses engineered yeast...
Air Pollution May Worsen Arthritis Pain
A bad air day may have consequences beyond coughing or irritated eyes.
New research from South Korea suggests that people with rheumatoid arthritis may experience...
Aircrews Show Highest Share of Radiation-Linked Cancer Deaths
Pilots and flight attendants spend much of their working lives high above the ground, where the atmosphere provides less protection from radiation arriving from...
Dirty Air May Damage Gums and Teeth
Air pollution is widely known for harming the lungs and heart, but new research suggests the damage may also reach the mouth.
Scientists in Brazil...
The Gold Rush Ended, But Its Entrepreneurial Legacy Didn’t, Study Finds
The gold rushes that drew hundreds of thousands of people to the American West may have left behind more than abandoned mines.
In a new...
Hurricane Hunters Reveal Early Warning Signs That a Storm May Strengthen
Scientists have identified several early signs that could help forecasters determine when a tropical cyclone is becoming organized enough to strengthen, potentially providing communities...
Dirty Air May Trigger Rheumatoid Arthritis Flares
Air pollution is already known to harm the lungs and heart, but new research suggests it may also make rheumatoid arthritis more active.
The strongest...
OpenAI introduces ChatGPT for Teens. What do teachers think?
Since ChatGPT’s introduction in the fall of 2022, educators have been trying their best to navigate artificial intelligence’s explosion into the classroom.
On one hand,...
How the World’s First Bird Took Flight
For more than a century, scientists have wondered how Archaeopteryx, one of the earliest known birds, managed to get off the ground.
A new study...
Dollar Store Groceries May Come with a Hidden Health Cost, Study Finds
Shopping for groceries at dollar stores may help families stretch their budgets, but new research suggests that relying on these stores for food could...
Living Near Dry Cleaners May Increase Parkinson’s Risk
A large U.S. study suggests that older adults who live very close to dry-cleaning businesses may have a higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.
The...
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How Emperor Penguins detoxify mercury: A new pathway uncovered
Scientists have discovered a new way emperor penguins detoxify mercury, revealing a surprising detoxification pathway not seen in animals before.
This finding, published in the...
Cats, like babies and dogs, have attachments to their caregivers, study shows
A new Oregon State University study finds that pet cats form attachments with their human owners that are similar to the bonds formed by...
Scientists find archaeological evidence of seasonal vitamin D deficiency
A recent study led by the University of Otago and elsewhere has brought to light fascinating insights into the issue of vitamin D deficiency...
Agriculture’s quick changes lead to ecosystems’ early demise
A new study published in Nature Communications by a team led by Prof. Dr. Peter Manning and Dr. Margot Neyret has unveiled the profound...
Brain size doesn’t guarantee smarter foraging: study challenges long-held theory
Primates, including humans, typically have larger brains than most other mammals.
Scientists have long thought that this difference in brain size is related to diet,...
Famous ‘Jurassic Park’ dinosaur is more like bird, not lizard, says study
From movies to museum exhibits, the dinosaur Dilophosaurus is no stranger to pop culture.
Many probably remember it best from the movie "Jurassic Park," where...
These animals could be the secret weapon against COVID-19
Alpacas Big Boy, Blue Eyes and Emperor may hold the key to combating COVID-19. Their antibodies could offer a defense against SARS-CoV-2, the virus...
Storm Ciaran’s secret: How a storm changed the taste of tea for millions
A new study reveals a surprising impact of last autumn's Storm Ciaran: it made it nearly impossible for 20 million people in southern Britain...