Urban vultures are feasting on plastic waste from local restaurants and stores
This can be prevented by ensuring dumpsters are closed and garbage is bagged.
The roots of domestication: how some farmers selected the plants that changed the world
Plant domestication can't be explained just by the behavior of humans.
Beetles on the brink: climate change is pushing them to the limit, and this is bad news for agriculture
Habitat conservation could reduce and even reverse the species decline.
Lab-grown meat could soon be sold in the US – but it still has challenges ahead
The technology is coming in fast, but scaling production and convincing consumers won't be all that easy.
Bronze Age people in Mediterranean islands were taking hallucinogenic drugs 3,000 years ago
Toxic plants used as part of burial ceremonies induced delirium and hallucinations.
Home run counts are rising, and climate change might be behind it
The higher the temperature, the more chances to hit a home run, a study found.
New mRNA treatment could one day eliminate peanut allergies
The treatment could be ready for human clinical trials in about three years.
Low-cost camera provides scientists with new tool for predicting volcanic eruptions
They used a 3D printer for some of the parts of the camera, bringing down costs.
What kind of tiger are you? Study shows tigers have two personality types
This understanding of tiger psychology could even help with conservation efforts, researchers say.
UK wants to ban wet plastic wipes to tackle pollution crisis
Some companies are doing it voluntarily, but this would make it a national ban.
Deep dive discovery: researchers working in Japan’s waters find the deepest fish ever recorded
It's a stunning find that shows just how much life can adapt to extremes.
Folding into the future: Modern origami method creates stunning glass shapes
The technique could also be used in other materials.
Infrastructure is taking over the planet’s most important biodiversity areas
It's one of the greatest drivers of biodiversity loss.
This airport in Europe will limit flights to bring down polluting emissions
The Netherlands is targeting aviation to reduce its climate footprint.
Why Providing School Meals for Everyone Makes Economic Sense
Pilot program in the UK shows the benefits of giving free meals for everyone in school.
So one of Antarctica’s regions has lost thousands of billions of tons of ice
Researchers studied the mass balance of the region from 1996 to 2021.
Deadly fungal infection is spreading fast in US healthcare facilities
The CDC said to be concerned and asked for swift action for prevention and control.
Ayahuasca changes the depths of your brain in remarkable ways
It’s the first study to track effects of one of the active ingredients in the drink.
Big climate report says we’re really running out of time to act on climate
The IPCC researchers say we need to take big action yesterday.
Plastic pollution is so bad there are now plastic rocks
It's the second time researchers have found them in different places.
Massive underwater waves disrupt carbon storage in the oceans
They are as tall as 500 meters.
New device lets people check air quality cheaply and anywhere they are
It's rechargeable and the data is stored on a card.
This new 3D-printed insole measures the sole pressure directly in the shoe
It could one day be used by athletes or in physiotherapy.
This is the new spacesuit that will be used by Artemis astronauts on the moon
They are more streamlined and flexible than Apollo suits, NASA said.
World’s first octopus farm is moving ahead despite grave scientific concern
They’ve never been commercially farmed before, so there are no welfare rules in place.
La Niña climate pattern is officially over. But El Niño may already be on its way
They are the opposite phases of what is called the El Niño-Southern Oscillation system.
This swimming pool in the UK is heated by a data center
Data centers account for 1% to 2% of global energy use.
Floating solar panels could provide the world with the extra electricity it needs
It has a lot of potential and brings benefits beyond just electricity.
Scientists map an insect’s brain for the first time – and it’s just incredible
It's the most accurate image of an insect brain we've ever had.
Meet ARTEMIS, the world’s fastest humanoid robot that trains to play soccer
It maintains stability even when violently shoved or disturbed.
Out of thin air. This enzyme can turn hydrogen in the atmosphere to energy
It could be used to power small electronics someday, the researchers said
New drug breaks ground in battle against primary bone cancer
It could help increase survival rates, especially in children.
Step aside California. Texas is moving fast in expanding solar and wind power
Cheaper renewables are taking over fossil fuels across the state
NASA’s Curiosity rover snaps first-ever pictures of “sun rays” on Mars
The rover captured a stunning sunset at the start of a new cloud-imaging campaign
How much time has passed? Ask your heart — but it may not know
Study finds the heart plays a key role in our sense of time passing
Bumblebee culture? They show remarkable learning through social cues
Bumblebees watch and learn from more experienced peers.
Not too hot, not too cold. What’s the ideal room temperature?
The eternal struggle between family members and co-workers.
Why is recycling so important? The dirty truth behind our trash
We need to change the way we think about waste.
Kids with same-sex parents do just as well, or better, than those with straight parents
This myth has got to go.
This new app can measure trees much faster than manual methods
It uses LiDAR sensors that are incorporated into mobile phones.
Want to have better air in cities? Plant a mixture of trees
Not every tree works the same way.
Solar power and agriculture can work together to improve yield efficiency
The world needs to produce more food and also clean up its energy grids
Fossil fuel companies donate millions to US universities
Universities have downplayed the negative impacts of fossil fuel emissions.
Japan recounted its islands and found 7,000 it didn’t know it had
It doubles the total number of islands in the country
Archaeologists discover secret tunnel inside the Great Pyramid of Giza
It could have been created to distribute the pyramid’s weight.
The whitest feathers in the world? Look no further than woodcocks
The feathers are even more reflective than those from snowy owls.
New sunscreen formula offers hope for coral reefs in crisis
It’s only a prototype but it could provide some help for corals in dire need.
SUVs now release more carbon emissions than most countries
Big cars are a big problem to the environment -- and we don't really need them.
Air pollution from natural sources is set to increase as the planet warms
Not all pollution comes from people
Cougars surprise researchers by swimming long distances and hopping between islands
This could have implications for their conservation strategies