Mice in the Andes grow bigger on the rainier side of the mountains — and this could be a law of nature
More rain means more plentiful food for the mice to eat, the researchers explain.
Extreme floods hit Pakistan, with one-third of the country fully underwater
Early estimates show the floods have caused at least $10 billion worth of damage.
World’s largest offshore wind farm goes live in the UK
As the price of gas gets higher, guess what's looking more appealing? Renewables.
New type of dishwasher could kill bacteria in less than 30 seconds — while also being more efficient.
Computer simulations suggest the method could be much more efficient.
This simple method prevents tooth decay while also being eco-friendly
Researchers quantified the environmental impact of three different preventive dental measures.
Researchers zoom in on why the “immortal jellyfish” just keeps on living forever
They hope their findings can provide clues toward understanding more about human aging
The US starts rabies vaccine program for wildlife by airdropping treat-covered vaccines in 13 states
The important goal is to prevent specific strains from spreading from state to state.
Genes that make mucus have evolved again and again in mammals
Mucus-producing proteins have repeatedly and independently emerged in mammals, study finds.
Cleaner flights? Google accused of “airbrushing” emissions in flight search results
The tech giant dropped non-CO2 impacts from its carbon flight calculator
By 2035, new cars in California will have to be electric
The state seeks to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and tackle air pollution.
Meet the gharial, the most distinctive croc species that really needs our help
Out of all croc species, this one is possibly the most threatened.
People who resemble each other may share similar DNA even though they’re not related
Facial similarities were found to be linked with shared genetic variants and lifestyle traits.
China’s iconic dugong is now “functionally extinct” due to fishing and habitat degradation
This should be a wake-up call for further conservation efforts, scientists have said.
Americans grossly underestimate how much people are willing to support climate policy
People's personal beliefs are shaped by what they perceive to be the beliefs of others
Scientists develop AC that uses solid refrigerants and doesn’t hurt the environment
It could one day replace existing air conditioning that uses refrigerants that are thousands of times more powerful than CO2...
Scientists find a way to charge EV batteries in 10 minutes or less
This could lead to a larger adoption of electric cars, the researchers think
Droughts are painful but climate change is also greatly increasing the odds of cataclysmic ‘megafloods’ in California
It would cost over $1 trillion and displace more than 10 million people, the researchers estimated
The weirdest and most wonderful photos of nature awarded in a competition
We haven't seen anything like this before.
If we all biked like the Dutch, world would avoid a Germany’s worth of emissions
Universal cycling could slash greenhouse gas emissions significantly and also bring health benefits to the world.
Strange creature with mouth but no anus isn’t earliest human ancestor — and we’re a little bit relieved
It lived around 500 million years ago and was thought to be a common ancestor of deuterostomes
Has the pandemic made us a bit more sustainable?
Surveys in Australia and Austria showed a higher commitment with sustainable practices.
Turning back time. Scientists reverse aging in human cells by 30 years
It could be a game changer in regenerative medicine.
NASA moved the largest vehicle in the world on the launch pad
It’s due to launch in less than two weeks, marking a key moment for NASA
China cuts power to factories and homes as heatwave-induced shortage continues
Factories have been shut down and people were asked to reduce power consumption
Prehistoric people in the UK used rare crystals to mark burial sites
They were transported long distances and were considered highly valuable
This is why the risk of flooding increases after a drought
The climate crisis increases the likelihood of extreme weather, with dry soils unable to cope
Japanese airline adds insects to their flight meals — and they’re here to stay
Insects are starting to make their way to our meals, and some are using them to lower their carbon footprint.
Tons of fish mysteriously died in a European river — and we don’t know why yet
It's one of the worst environmental disasters in Europe in decades.
Scientists discover new species of deep-sea water isopod — and it’s creepier than you think
The giant crustacean was originally mistaken for a different species
A less complex voice box could be what gives us our human speech
Evolution of the human larynx contributed to the stable voices we now use to communicate.
New satellite data shows landfills are actually methane ‘super emitters’
Four major cities are releasing more methane emissions than previously thought.
The soft secret that enabled sauropod dinosaurs to support their massive bodies on land
It's been an enduring mystery, but now we have the most likely answer
This is what we know so far about Langya, the new virus discovered in China
It has infected at least several dozen people and scientists are now tracking it down, but thankfully this doesn't sound...
Researchers decipher mystery ingredients in ancient Chinese recipes for bronze
Metal-making practices described in a 2300-year-old text are more sophisticated than anyone realized.
Most human pathogenic diseases will be worse because of climate change
Climate change is aggravating illnesses and hindering our ability to fight them. Here's why.
Scientists use isotopes to trace the origin of lithium batteries to prevent unethical exploitation
It could help to ensure more sustainable practices when extracting this increasingly valuable material.
Scientists combine human muscle genes into yeast cells for the first time
This offers a helpful method of studying how things like cancer develop in the human body
A win for the planet: US Senate approves largest US climate investment in history
The government would spend billions in new climate policies to bring down greenhouse gas emissions.
Almost all of Florida’s turtles are now born female. Global heating is to blame
Sand temperature determines if a new sea turtle hatchling is a male or female
Over half of “data deficient” wildlife species are now threatened by extinction
Researchers used an algorithm to find out the conservation status of species with limited data.
The Tonga volcano sent enough water to the atmosphere to temporarily warm the planet
The researchers said they’ve never seen anything like this.
“Immoral” fossil fuel companies are taking advantage of the war in Ukraine to make record profits
Oil and gas prices are surging, many consumers and even entire countries are pushed to the brink -- while fossil...
New biofilm can produce continuous electricity from your sweat
Wearable electronics could soon be powered by dead microbes, based on this new study
US cities could have Middle Eastern temperatures by 2100 if we don’t reduce our emissions
There's still chance to avoid this, but we have to act now.
US and Japan join forces to start factory for tiny 2-nanometer chips
The new chips would offer a much higher performance while using less power. It could also help ease the chip...
Lack of Russian gas could actually accelerate Europe’s energy transition
It could be a way of turning a problem into an advantage.
US wants fishing ships to slow down to protect an endangered whale
Vessels were found to largely disregard current speed limits, endangering whales
This is how climate change has impacted the world’s economy so far this year
Spoiler alert: it's not good.
UK heatwave almost definitely wouldn’t have happened without climate heating
There's no realistic way it could have happened in normal conditions.
Scientists trace the spread of cold sores back to Bronze Age kissing
Some people kissed 5,000 years ago and now we have to deal with this.