Bees may have originated from an ancient supercontinent
Study reconstructed the evolutionary history of bees.
The US wants to plant one billion trees — but there’s not enough seedlings
Study looked at plant nurseries across the country and found big gaps.
Virgin births: Genetically engineered fruit flies can reproduce without males, but it won’t work for humans
It could one day help with the control of insect populations.
UK says ‘Screw climate change’, grants 100 new oil and gas licenses
Not good news for the climate.
Cracking the curry recipe: Iconic dish was introduced to Southeast Asia about 2,000 years ago
It’s the earliest known evidence of the dish preparation in the region
Millions of Americans are living in urban heat islands
Big cities such as New York, Phoenix, New Orleans and San Francisco are especially affected.
Whistleblower says the US is hiding UFO evidence so uhm… the truth is out there?
A congressional committee is looking for answers.
We’re probably living in the hottest month in history (so far)
Records will likely continue to be broken as the climate crisis kicks in.
Major Atlantic Ocean current could collapse due to climate change
The IPCC had ruled this out in its previous climate models.
By 2025, EV chargers will become common in US and Europe
Sales of electric vehicles continue to scale up and countries are rushing to install chargers.
Manicure threat? UV nail polish dryers could damage the DNA in your hands
The risk might not be worth the reward, especially with with so many alternatives available
Immigration doesn’t drive up crime rates and this study proves it
It’s the most extensive evidence to date that breaks this myth about immigrants.
Extreme heat in July would have been virtually impossible without climate change
Researchers forecast more frequent extreme weather events.
New rapid test uses viruses to identify the cause of bladder infections
It’s a proof of concept and it will be followed by a clinical trial
Flying in Europe is up to 30 times cheaper than rail travel — and this is a climate problem
Report by Greenpeace warns of an unfair competitive advantage for airlines.
Why eating things that are good for the environment is also good for you
Turns out, what's good for human health is often what's good for the natural world as well.
Low-meat diets can reduce the environmental impact of food production
Study looks at the real diets of over 55,000 people in the UK.
Wood may not be the climate-friendly building material we used to think
Study shows logging has a higher carbon footprint than expected.
Startup makes breakthrough in geothermal power technology
It's a clean energy source with a lot of potential that hasn't been exploited yet.
Bird flu outbreak is killing dozens of cats in Poland, with low risk for humans
The source of the infection remains unknown, the WHO said.
Most research on ‘forever chemicals’ doesn’t get any kind of media coverage — and it’s a problem
This risks the information not properly reaching the public.
How hard is it to do science in a language that’s not your first language? Turns out, pretty hard
Study quantifies the difficulties faced by many scientists around the world.
Green sea turtles travel to the same place to eat for generations
Study looks into the eating patterns of these incredible animals.
Measles in the UK: Fewer people are vaccinated and the virus likes this
We have a very useful tool against measles. But more and more people are simply ignoring it.
Why curly hair evolved: an unexpected hero for the brains of early humans
It protected them from the sun’s harmful rays.
Scientists use CRISPR to make wood fiber production more sustainable
They believe this could be applied to multiple tree species
Fungi in the foundation – How to grow mycelium into eco-friendly buildings
The construction industry has a big impact on the environment
Scientists find traces of the world’s oldest known glaciers under gold deposits
The rare find could be proof of a lost ice age.
Climate change is changing the ocean’s color
The change reflects significant shifts in essential marine ecosystems
This lollipop-inspired device sweetens saliva collection for medical diagnosis
They are not just a sweet reward for kids
This Canadian Lake marks the start of the Anthropocene
We are now a step closer to understanding when and how it started.
There’s a silent hazard lurking below cities, and our buildings aren’t ready to handle it
Yay, another way climate change is affecting us.
Strawberry crops are releasing large amounts of plastics in their production
Researchers found over 200,000 plastic particles per hectare.
A 5000 year-old male leader in Copper Age Spain turns out to be a woman. She was the most powerful leader in the region
Skeleton discovered in a tomb had been wrongly identified as a man.
Brazil’s Amazon deforestation plunges in first six months of Lula’s presidency
It follows four years of rainforest devastation under Bolsonaro.
Playtime is braintime: Board games like Monopoly could help young kids get better at math
Preschools rarely use board games. New study suggests perhaps they should
Earth reaches the hottest day ever recorded three days in a row
Scientists warn records could continue to be broken over the coming months.
Rattlesnakes are more relaxed and chill when they have a friend nearby
By being together, rattesnakes cope better with stress.
Almost half of US tap water is contaminated with ‘forever chemicals’
The problem is much more extensive than we thought.
Migrant orangutans study locals to identify healthy food options
They get this information through a behavior called peering.
Malaria making a comeback in the US? New cases and climate change raise big concerns
The CDC is warning of locally acquired cases in Texas and Florida.
Ecosystem collapses could happen much sooner than previously expected
Extreme weather events will accelerate change in stressed systems, leading quickly to tipping points.
Humans eat around a third of all the world’s vertebrates — and it’s a problem
We have a broad impact on biodiversity that could continue to worsen
Scientists create edible food packaging that could replace single-use plastics
It's based on bacterial cellulose, an organic compound derived from bacteria.
Diabetes cases to more than double globally by 2050
Every country will see a rise in diabetes in the next 30 years.
Tiny satellites reveal how urban trees respond to rising heat
Study reveals new insights into the compliate relationship between urban heat and seasonal vegetation leaf emergence.
Cat noses function just like high-tech chemical analyzers
Researchers create 3D computer model of cats nose
That morning coffee we all crave might actually be just a placebo
A new study suggests that the energy boosting effects of coffee may be all in your head.
Octopus sleep is very similar to that of humans and they may even dream
Study looks at electrical signals octopuses produce in their brain while asleep and awake.
Philosopher outsmarts brain scientist in decades-long consciousness bet
The mystery of consciousness still remains elusive.