Earth & Environment
When giant beasts disappeared, nature changed forever—and we still see it today
Around 50,000 to 10,000 years ago, the Earth lost many of its largest animals.
These were not just slightly bigger versions of today’s wildlife, but...
Can casting a vote help you live longer?
Most people think of voting as a civic responsibility or a way to express their opinion. It is not usually something we connect with...
Mining the solar system to build a new world
I watched Armageddon again fairly recently with Bruce Willis, oil drillers in space and an asteroid the size of Texas bearing down on Earth.
Buried...
Why voting may help you live longer
As people grow older, many begin to think more about how to stay healthy and live longer. Doctors often talk about exercise, diet, sleep,...
How malaria controlled human survival in Africa for 74,000 years
For tens of thousands of years, a tiny but deadly enemy may have quietly shaped where early humans could survive in Africa.
New research suggests...
Extreme weather could increase your heart disease risk
Extreme weather events are becoming more common around the world, and scientists are now discovering that these changes may be affecting human health in...
Extreme weather may harm your heart more than you think
A new study has found that extreme weather conditions such as very hot days, very cold days, and heavy rainfall may increase the risk...
Is your car following too close? Why cruise control may break Queensland safety rules
Many drivers in Queensland rely on adaptive cruise control (ACC) to make driving easier and more comfortable.
This technology automatically adjusts your car’s speed to...
Seaweed compound shows major methane cuts in beef cattle
Adelaide University researchers have demonstrated that a naturally derived seaweed compound can dramatically reduce methane emissions from beef cattle raised in extensive grazing systems,...
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...
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New material could capture carbon dioxide using humidity
In a Princeton University lab, researchers have developed a groundbreaking material that can grab carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air by simply using changes...
Scientists discover magnetism in the Earth’s mantle
Deep down lies the core of the Earth, followed by the Earth's mantle. The Earth's crust begins 35 kilometers below the surface.
The huge magnetic...
It’s official, 2024 was the hottest year on record
Climate scientists must fear sounding like a broken record when discussing new record temperatures yearly.
But once again, last year was the hottest one ever...
Did life begin in giant soda lakes? New clues from ancient waters
How did life begin on Earth?
It’s a big question, and scientists believe that the element phosphorus may have played a key role.
Phosphorus is an...
BPA-free products may hurt heart function within minutes of exposure
Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical used in plastic products, can be found in plastics used for food packaging, including liners for metal cans and...
We owe our lives to the Moon
Life appeared on Earth through a series of lucky coincidences, and that luck started with our Moon.
None of the other planets of the inner...
There are still good reasons to avoid catching COVID again – for one, your...
With Christmas parties and much-needed holidays beckoning, how much effort should we be putting in to avoid COVID a second (or third) time?
Can tiny plastic pieces affect our health?
Since their invention over a century ago, plastics have become part of our daily lives. Our food and drinks are often packaged in plastics....