Earth & Environment
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...
A tiny “ion pump” could make clean water cheaper and power future technologies
Scientists have developed a new kind of device that can move charged particles through water using very little energy—and without any moving parts.
This breakthrough...
Study finds surprising cancer link between cats and humans
A large new study has made an exciting discovery about cancer in cats, and it may also help improve how we treat cancer in...
Earth was already moving 3.5 billion years ago, study finds
The story of our planet is written in the slow movement of its surface.
Over billions of years, shifting tectonic plates have shaped continents, opened...
Why fashion keeps coming back: Scientists find a 20-year style cycle
Have you ever noticed that old fashion trends seem to come back?
Bell-bottom jeans, miniskirts, and vintage styles often return after disappearing for years.
Many people...
Are ‘designer’ dogs really better? New study questions popular beliefs
“Designer” crossbreed dogs like cockapoos, cavapoos, and labradoodles have become very popular pets in recent years.
Many people believe these dogs are easier to train,...
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Robo-explorer discovers hidden waterways beneath Antarctic ice
Have you ever imagined what lies beneath the massive ice sheets of Antarctica? Thanks to a cool underwater robot, scientists have found new secrets...
The real health costs of coal power plants
A new study has shown that coal power plants in India take the highest toll in the world when it comes to health.
The study...
Fossil fuels could play a key role in global decline in sperm counts
In a new study from Brunel University London, researchers found chemical pollution from burning fossil fuels could play a significant part in the global...
Why the Amazon can’t grow back after gold mining
In the Peruvian Amazon, forests aren’t bouncing back after gold mining—not just because the soil is damaged, but because the land has lost its...
Turning phones on silent increases, not decreases, phone checking
'Common sense' advice to halt smartphone distraction may actually be misguided.
Telling people to turn their smartphones off, or set them on silent as a...
Ray Dalio: How to use algorithms to make best financial decisions
More and more financial companies use algorithms in areas such as loan pricing, stock trading, asset-liability management, and many automated functions.
For example, algorithmic trading, known...
Why women stopped menstruating upon arrival at Nazi death camps
In a study from the University of Ottawa, scientists found out why women stopped menstruating upon arrival at Nazi death camps.
The horrific toll of...
The moon was once covered by an ocean of molten rock
Data from India's recent Chandrayaan-3 mission supports the idea that an ocean of molten rock once covered the moon.
Scientists from the mission have published...