Some lunar ice deposits are younger than we thought
The discovery of ice deposits in craters scattered across the Moon's south pole has helped to renew interest in exploring the lunar surface, but...
Air pollution linked to hair loss
In a new study, researchers in the Republic of Korea found for the first time that exposure to common air pollutants known as particulate...
Submarine canyons on Earth could help explain landscapes on Mars
Submarine canyons are a final frontier on planet Earth.
There are thousands of these breathtaking geological features hidden within the depths of the ocean -...
Electronic solid could reduce carbon emissions in fridges and air conditioners
A promising replacement for the toxic and flammable greenhouse gases that are used in most refrigerators and air conditioners has been identified by researchers...
Molten Earth would be 5% larger than its solid counterpart, says study
A hot, molten Earth would be around 5% larger than its solid counterpart.
The difference between molten and solid rocky planets is important for...
The deeper these octopuses live, the wartier their skin
Deep beneath the ocean's surface, surprisingly cute warty pink octopuses creep along the seafloor.
But not all these octopuses look alike.
While we humans love a...
Extreme solar storms may be more frequent than previously thought
Researchers propose in a new study why an extreme solar storm in 1859 was so damaging to Earth’s magnetic field.
They compared the storm with...
Scientists find the best pterosaur fossil yet in Queensland
The discovery of a 96-million-year-old pterosaur in western Queensland has been hailed as Australia’s most complete winged-reptile discovery.
The fossilized bones of the new genus...
Plants could alert neighbors when they come under attack from pests
There’s long been a theory that talking to plants can help them grow better.
But what if plants themselves could “talk” to each other?
New research...
Aspirin may protect your lungs from air pollution
In a new study, researchers for the first time found that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin may prevent the harm of air pollution...
Scientists detect Golden Ratio in human skulls
The Golden Ratio, described by Leonardo da Vinci and Luca Pacioli as the Divine Proportion, is an infinite number often found in nature, art...
Scientists discover a real Jurassic Park in Utah
An ancient desert covered in sand dunes as far as the eye could see, where dinosaurs and small mammals once roamed, may have been...
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This houseplant can keep your home air fresh and healthy
Fresh home air is very important for our health, but it is not easy to keep the air clean all the time.
In a recent...
These types of dogs may bite children most
In a new study, researchers have found dog breeds and physical traits that pose the highest risk of biting with severe injury.
They want parents...
Scientists discover a real Jurassic Park in Utah
An ancient desert covered in sand dunes as far as the eye could see, where dinosaurs and small mammals once roamed, may have been...
Scientists find a herd of dinosaurs underground at Lightning Ridge
A herd of dinosaurs has been discovered in an underground opal mine near Lightning Ridge, NSW.
Scientists have revealed that fossils from an underground opal...
Every living thing on Earth stems from same 20 amino acids, and now scientists...
Earth didn't always harbor life.
But around 4 billion years ago, something in the environment changed, and systems with biological properties began to emerge.
Many scientists...