Earth & Environment
Why Gold Never Seems to Lose Its Shine
Gold has fascinated people for thousands of years because of its bright, lasting shine.
Ancient civilizations used it for jewelry, coins and artwork, and even...
New Plant-Based Spray Could Eliminate Bad Breath in Dogs
Many dog owners adore their pets but are less enthusiastic about one common problem: bad breath.
Smelly dog breath is more than just unpleasant—it can...
Why T. rex Ended Up With Tiny Arms
The Tyrannosaurus rex is famous for many things—its enormous size, terrifying bite, and surprisingly tiny arms.
For years, scientists have wondered why such a powerful...
Hidden “White Hydrogen” in Ancient Canadian Rocks Could Power the Future
Deep beneath some of the oldest rocks on Earth, scientists have discovered a surprising source of clean energy slowly building up underground: natural hydrogen...
This popular fermented food may help flush microplastics from the body
Tiny plastic particles are now found almost everywhere on Earth. Scientists have discovered them in oceans, rivers, soil, food, drinking water, and even inside...
Data centers can heat nearby neighborhoods by up to 4 degrees, study finds
Data centers are becoming a bigger part of modern life, powering everything from online searches and cloud storage to artificial intelligence and streaming services.
But...
Scientists discover exploding star material hidden in Antarctic Ice
Scientists studying ancient Antarctic ice have discovered new evidence that Earth is currently traveling through a cloud of material left behind by long-dead stars.
An...
Scientists want to build ultra-precise lasers inside the moon’s darkest craters
Some of the coldest and darkest places in the solar system may soon become home to one of humanity’s most advanced scientific tools.
Researchers led...
Tiny mammals survived Arctic darkness alongside dinosaurs, scientists discover
More than 70 million years ago, the Arctic was not the frozen, empty place we know today. Instead, it was home to forests, dinosaurs,...
A hidden river of heat is moving toward Antarctica
Scientists have discovered troubling evidence that warm deep-ocean water is slowly moving closer to Antarctica, increasing the risk of melting the continent’s giant ice...
Iron and ice: Earth’s passage through the interstellar cloud
Iron-60 is a radioactive isotope of iron that's found in Antarctic ice and in deep-sea crusts.
It's only source is nucleosynthesis in the cataclysmic explosive...
Scientists discover a hidden ocean process speeding up Antarctic ice melt
Scientists have long warned that melting ice in Antarctica could raise global sea levels and threaten coastal cities around the world.
But a new study...
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Chang’e-6 uncovers hidden history of the moon’s mysterious farside
For decades, scientists have wondered why the moon’s two sides are so different.
The side we see from Earth, known as the nearside, is smoother...
New way to turn saltwater into drinking water—No electricity required!
A team of engineers from Rice University has developed an innovative desalination system that could change the way fresh water is produced in off-grid...
Ancient dolphins used sonar 5 million years ago, study finds
New research shows that dolphins developed their amazing sonar abilities much earlier than previously thought.
Dr. Rachel Racicot from the Senckenberg Research Institute and her...
Deleting your period tracker won’t keep your health data private
As soon as news leaked in May of the possible reversal of Roe v. Wade, a drumbeat began on social media: Delete your period...
Global warming can increase more multiyear La Niña events, study finds
Understanding El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO)
The El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is Earth's most significant climate fluctuation on an interannual scale.
Its phases—warm El Niño...
Scientists find deep-sea plastic hotspots created by underwater avalanches
Scientists have discovered that powerful underwater avalanches are sweeping huge amounts of microplastics into the deep sea, creating hidden pollution hotspots on the ocean...
Is it safe to trick-or-treat this Halloween?
Since most kids are back in school, it’s easy to feel like things are back to normal – but they’re not.
With school back in...
Why are so many Americans leaving their jobs right now?
The numbers don’t lie.
Americans are leaving their jobs in hordes, and many of those who haven’t left yet say they’re thinking about it.
A Microsoft...