Earth & Environment
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...
Earth’s oldest crater really is more than 3 billion years old
In the Pilbara of Western Australia, some of Earth's oldest rocks lie beneath the sky, as they have for billions of years.
They are dark,...
Australia’s under-16 social media ban has had little immediate impact, study finds
Australia became the first country in the world to introduce a nationwide law aimed at preventing children under the age of 16 from having...
Australia’s under-16 social media ban has had little immediate impact, study finds
Australia became the first country in the world to introduce a nationwide law aimed at preventing children under the age of 16 from having...
AI could deliver relevant online ads without tracking your every move, study finds
For years, online advertising has been built on a simple idea: if companies want to show people relevant ads, they need to collect large...
Did gravitational tides cause Earth’s extinctions?
Life on Earth took a long evolutionary journey that eventually created us, the purportedly intelligent species that dominates the planet.
But there was no grand...
Heat barcodes could make plastic recycling smarter and cleaner
Recycling plastic is much harder than many people realize.
Every day, homes and businesses throw away large amounts of plastic, which is collected and sent...
If you’re feeling down, maybe don’t pet your cat
You come home after a stressful day and reach out to your cat for a bit of comfort. It hisses. Maybe takes a swipe.
Or...
Scientists discover a new walking shark species in a tiny corner of Papua New...
Scientists studying unusual sharks that can "walk" along the seafloor have made an exciting discovery—a completely new species that was previously unknown to science.
The...
Why Middle Age Is Getting Harder for Many Americans
For many people, middle age is often seen as a time when life becomes more stable. Many adults have built careers, raised children, and...
Cats or Dogs: Which Pets Really Improve Your Mood
People have argued for years about whether cats or dogs make better pets. Some people love dogs because they are playful, loyal, and enjoy...
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Buying a home? Scientists find 55 dangerous chemicals in building materials
In a new study from the University of Michigan, researchers found many of the chemicals in a home's building materials—in the scent of new...
Scientists decipher the secrets of Benjamin Franklin’s paper money
Benjamin Franklin is famous for many inventions, but now, a team from the University of Notre Dame has discovered that he should also be...
Sahara space rock 4.5 billion years old upends assumptions about the early Solar System
In May 2020, some unusual rocks containing distinctive greenish crystals were found in the Erg Chech sand sea, a dune-filled region of the Sahara...
These places may harm people with high blood pressure, heart disease
In a study from the American Heart Association, scientists found visiting high-altitude locations may be dangerous for people with high blood pressure or certain...
Why does Mars have way fewer minerals than Earth?
You might think that Mars, our planetary neighbor, would be a lot like Earth, right?
Well, in some ways it is, but a new study...
New timeline rewrites history of Easter Island’s collapse
Easter Island’s prehistoric societal collapse didn’t happen as researchers have long thought, according to a new study.
Researchers have developed a chronology of monument-building and...
Warren Buffett: Avoid these mistakes in your investment!
What is Warren Buffett known for?
Warren Buffett, known as the "Oracle of Omaha," is an American businessman and philanthropist.
He is widely considered the most successful...
Which dogs live the longest?
A new study analyzing over half a million dogs in the UK has shed light on the varying life expectancies among different dog breeds,...