Earth & Environment
“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...
Five things to know about rare earth elements
Aside from oil, rare earth elements may be the most buzzworthy thing coming out of the ground these days.
Headlines trumpet news about new partnerships...
A sleeping giant awakens: Japan’s Kikai volcano is slowly refilling with magma
Scientists have discovered that one of the most powerful volcanoes in Earth’s recent history is slowly building up magma again—more than 7,000 years after...
Scientists discover lost ice age world beneath Texas cave
A surprising discovery deep inside an underwater cave in Texas has revealed a hidden snapshot of life from the Ice Age.
A paleontologist from the...
Why winter could be the most dangerous season for your heart
Many people worry about heat waves and rising temperatures, but new research suggests that cold weather may be a greater danger to heart health.
A...
Not so lonely after all: Bull sharks choose friends and form social bonds
Sharks are often seen as solitary and dangerous animals that roam the ocean alone. But new research is challenging that image.
A long-term study of...
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Cats prefer to get free meals rather than work for them, shows study
When given the choice between a free meal and performing a task for a meal, cats would prefer the meal that doesn’t require much...
This Thanksgiving − and on any holiday − these steps will help prevent foodborne...
Thanksgiving is a time for gathering with friends and family around the dinner table. No one wants to cause their family or friends to...
Green communities linked to lower stroke risk
The greener the neighborhood, the lower the stroke risk, a new study suggests.
Researchers matched images gathered from space to health data from residents to...
Cool water from the deep could protect pockets of the Great Barrier Reef into...
For coral reefs, climate change is an existential threat. Australia's Great Barrier Reef has endured seven mass bleaching events over the past 25 years.
Five...
What are the pros and cons of using tax software? Expert offers advice as...
Tax Day is coming up fast. Have you filed your returns?
If not, then take comfort that you are by no means alone. Almost 30%...
Urban green space may help people live longer
In a new study, researchers found that urban green space can prevent premature deaths.
The analysis, which included nine studies involving seven countries and a...
New theory may clarify mystery of gold in earth’s mantle
A new theory may explain how gold, platinum, and other precious metals found their way to shallow pockets within Earth’s mantle rather than deep...
5G wireless may lead to inaccurate weather forecasts
Upcoming 5G wireless networks that will provide faster cell phone service may lead to inaccurate weather forecasts, according to a Rutgers study on a...