Crafty magpies use anti-bird spikes to build their nests
It doesn’t get any crazier than this, the researchers said
Scientists might have finally solved the mystery of the “magic” islands on Saturn’s moon
Scientists suggest Titan's 'magic islands' are floating chunks of porous, frozen organic solids.
World’s oldest known fossilized skin belongs to a reptile
This fossil is at least 21 million years older than the previous oldest find.
This plant is good for weight loss, but extremely toxic. Researchers have now found a way around it
They found the formula for synthetic production using yeast.
Scientists figured out a way to recycle clothes — without needing to burn them
The technology separates fibers in the clothes, allowing them to be used again.
2023 was the hottest year on record — by a huge margin
Since June, every month has been the world's hottest on record.
Beaches and dunes are under assault — and our cities are the culprits
Researchers call for further protection by designating natural reserves
75% of the world’s industrial fishing vessels are hidden from public view — and a lot of them are doing shady things
Study uses machine learning and satellite imagery to create global map of human activity in the ocean
Innovative pill-on-a-thread offers new hope in the fight against esophageal cancer
Researchers believe it could have deaths by this cancer every year
The world added 50% more renewable capacity in 2023 than in 2022
Report finds renewables are expanding faster than ever, but challenges remain
Inhalable nanosensors could offer a new (and cheaper) way to diagnose tumors
MIT researchers develop new technology that could be ground-breaking
New hydrogel system could help us clean micropollutants from water quickly and sustainably
While still in early stages, the researchers are working to make it commercially available
Is it cheaper to own an EV instead of a gas vehicle? It depends on where you live
Researchers look at costs of owning a vehicle in 14 cities in the United States
The structure of our families is about to change drastically over the next few decades
We need to account for these upcoming changes.
As fast as a snail? Snail species showcase top gear escape moves
It defends itself from its natural enemies and can also accelerate its movement
Scientists boost plant disease resistance by engineering their microbiome
It could eventually lead to lower use of pesticides in agriculture
For reindeer, ruminating is sort of like a deep sleep
This might help them to get enough sleep during their busy summer months
Why is cheddar so delicious? Science now has the answer — and it’s all in the microbes
The nutty, creamy flavor of cheddar is due to a delicate balance of bacteria
Ants as Pharmacists: These ants treat infected wounds with antibiotics
It’s a highly effective therapy, significantly reducing mortality rates
Viking teeth show signs of complex medieval dentistry
Researchers examined teeth from Vikings living in Sweden 1,000 years ago
Moderna’s cancer vaccine shows strong test results and could be available by 2025
It’s mRNA-based, the same technology Moderna used for its Covid-19 vaccine.
It’s not all bad news. Here are seven climate breakthroughs from 2023
We now the situation is bleak, but there is still some good news to share
This ecosystem shows what Earth was like billions of years ago
Hidden in one of the driest environments on the planet are lagoons teeming with life
Volcanic hotspot on Mars rewrites the Red Planet’s geologic history
We thought Mars was geologically "dead" and we may be wrong.
Scientists find smallest-ever fanged frog species in Southeast Asia
It weighs about the same as a dime
Scientists simulate the runaway greenhouse process that could make Earth uninhabitable
If we let greenhouse gases run amok, we will end up paying the price.
British Museum will get $63 million from big oil
Campaigners call it “out of touch” and “completely indefensible”
Reindeer have a secret superpower that helps them find food the dark Arctic winter
No, it’s not Rudolph’s radiant red nose.
Mesopotamian bricks help scientists map Earth’s magnetic field changes
New tool could help scientists better date artefacts that they previously couldn’t.
Decoding Earth’s climate history. Researchers reconstruct CO2 levels over 66 million years
Understanding shifts in atmospheric CO2 is crucial to gain insight from Earth's past.
Humans, not climate, drove large mammal populations to decline 50,000 years ago
Study looks into the DNA of almost 140 species of large mammals
Neanderthal DNA might explain why you like to wake up early in the morning
Study finds genetic variants carried by ancient humans are shared by people who like to get up early
Solar storms could cause train accidents — although the risk is “very small”
Study finds space weather could flip a train signal in either direction.
Major climate conference ends with a promise. But will the countries actually deliver?
COP28 climate summit ended with open questions for the future of the planet
These Amateur archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a long-lost Tudor palace
They began looking for it in 2018 and will continue working next year.
Creating an image with AI uses as much energy as charging your smartphone
Researchers look at how much power AI tools need to do what seem like simple tasks
Eating “comfort” fatty foods during stressful periods can actually make stress worse
Put that tub of icecream down.
More grass, less asphalt. The best recipe for trees to provide ecosystem services
Study looks into how trees could provide the most benefits in our urban spaces.
New app from Microsoft narrates the world for blind and low vision people
It was already available on iOS and it’s now also on Android.
Fossil fuel lobbyists reach record numbers at UN climate change conference
Oil companies are using COP28 as a platform for business.
An oil executive is leading this year’s biggest climate conference. It’s not going too well
We weren't expecting anything different
This year is shaping up to be the hottest one on record and we’re blowing by climate targets
Some places may be experiencing a cold spell now, but the year as a whole was very hot.
Cigarette butts cost the world $26 billion per year in environmental damage
Researchers call to ban the sale of plastic cigarette filters
No brain, no problem. Brittle stars can still learn through experience
Brittle star behaviour is more complex than we thought.
Could rice husk and newspapers create a new sustainable insulation material?
It could help bring down the environmental impact of the construction sector
Polluted air from rush-hour traffic increases blood pressure — even 24 hours later
We're still only beginning to understand the health risks of air pollution
European parakeets have developed their own dialects — just like humans
The researchers aren't entirely sure why this has happened
The year’s biggest climate summit is in Dubai. Organizers want to use it to make oil deals
It’s as bizarre as it sounds.
Shamanic rituals in a cave in Finland might be linked to unique acoustics
Researchers find a resonance phenomenon that amplifies and lengthens sound
What kind of apology works best? The one that challenges gender stereotypes
Study looks at the benefits of using language that goes against gender stereotypes