Earth & Environment
Scientists turn plastic bottles into high-quality battery material
A plastic bottle that would normally end up in a recycling bin or landfill could one day help power electric cars, smartphones, and renewable...
Australia’s farmland at risk of ‘ecological collapse’
Australia may need to fundamentally redraw its rural landscape — retiring farms, restoring vast tracts of vegetation and reshaping regional economies — if it...
Lost giant shark fossils confirm megalodon could reach an incredible 80 feet
Scientists have rediscovered a set of giant fossil bones that belonged to the famous prehistoric shark, the megalodon.
The fossils had been missing for decades,...
Solar storms may reduce rain and snow across North America, study warns
Scientists have discovered new evidence that powerful solar storms may briefly affect Earth's weather.
A new study suggests that after a large solar storm, some...
Europa’s ice shell secrets unlocked by ground radar study
Jupiter’s moon, Europa, has become high-value real estate for astrobiologists and the search for life beyond Earth.
This is because the small moon, which is...
Hidden museum fossil solves a 5-million-year-old saber-toothed cat mystery
A fossil that sat unnoticed in a museum drawer for decades has turned out to be one of the most important discoveries about the...
Scientists turn plastic bottles into clean hydrogen using only sunlight
Plastic waste is one of the world's biggest environmental problems. Millions of tons of plastic end up in landfills, rivers, and oceans every year,...
New printable cooling technology could replace harmful refrigerants
Air conditioners, refrigerators, and heat pumps help keep our homes, workplaces, and food cool. However, the refrigerants they use can create environmental and safety...
Europe’s last Neanderthals were more diverse than scientists ever imagined
A new study has revealed that the last Neanderthals living in Western Europe were far more connected and genetically diverse than scientists once believed.
The...
3-billion-year-old asteroid crater offers rare window into Earth’s violent past
Scientists have confirmed the age of the oldest known asteroid impact crater on Earth, revealing that a huge space rock struck our planet about...
New material could pull carbon dioxide directly from the air
Scientists in Spain have developed a new material that can capture carbon dioxide (CO₂) directly from the air more efficiently than many current technologies.
The...
Scientists find 1,000s-year-old human DNA hidden in cave walls
Scientists have made an exciting discovery that could change the way we study human history.
For the first time, researchers have shown that ancient human...
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1 in 5 shelter dogs carry ticks or heartworms, shows study
Ticks and mosquitoes are a headache for pet owners, and now it looks like they're causing trouble for shelter dogs too.
A new study shows...
Scientists uncover ancient irrigation system in Mesopotamia
Archaeologists have discovered a massive and well-preserved network of ancient irrigation canals in southern Mesopotamia, providing new insights into how early civilizations managed water...
Why winter is heart attack season
Along with parties, travel, and stress, deadly heart attacks are more common in December.
About 1 in 4 older people in the U.S. store guns unlocked and loaded
In a new study, researchers found that among older people who own guns in the U.S., about 25% may store their weapons unlocked and...
Is your dog’s water safe? What every pet owner should know
During those hot summer walks, it's natural to want to let your dog take a refreshing drink from a public water bowl.
However, while it...
These birds carry poison in their feathers
Research in the jungle of New Guinea reveals two species of birds that carry a powerful neurotoxin.
“These birds contain a neurotoxin that they can...
Scientists decode mystery of Egyptian desert glass
A recent study has solved a nearly 100-year-old riddle by discovering that glass found in the Egyptian desert was created by a meteorite impact,...
Gold hits new heights. What is pushing up the price?
From cryptocurrencies to Treasury bonds, there are all kinds of places to invest your cash in 2025. So, why is gold — one of...