Insects can thrive amidst solar panels — just give them some native plants
Solar panels don't need to be an environmental desert. They can be tailored to accommodate wildlife.
Young kids do better in school if their dads spend time with them
Dads, you have an important job.
The Indian tectonic plate may split up Tibet — eventually
These things happen in geological time, not over night.
Ocean world or lava world? Either way, this planet has no “strong signs of life”
Ocean world or lava world? We're not certain yet.
How igneous rocks form
Igneous rocks, born from the fiery heart of our planet, crystallize from molten magma.
How sedimentary rocks form
Sedimentary rocks are formed through a fascinating process where layers of material are compacted and cemented over millions of years.
How metamorphic rocks form
Metamorphism is an extremely important geological process.
What’s the difference between weathering and erosion?
Exploring the slow yet relentless forces that sculpt our planet.
This planet is half lava and it’s the most metal thing
When you look at a lot of planets, you're bound to find some unusual ones — but this one is...
This mammoth overlapped with the earliest human settlers of Alaska. Its tusk tells an important story
Elma was a healthy mammoth, but that didn't help her much when the hunters targeted her.
Huge, ancient network of lost cities in the Amazon discovered with laser surveys
Lidar surveys revealed an extensive system of settlements and road networks deep in the Amazon.
Artificial Intelligence algorithm shows our tongues really are unique
No two tongues are alike and are distinctive enough to partly predict age and gender.
The pristine Blue river in Greenland actually highlights intensifying climate heating
Petermann Glacier. Image credits: Greenpeace. In the remote, icy expanse of northern Greenland, the onset of spring transforms the landscape...
Picture(s) of the day: Frozen soap bubbles
As it turns out, the humble soap bubble is a brilliant example of physics in action -- particularly when it's...
Hydroxychloroquine killed over 17,000 people during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Trump-recommended "cure" turned out to be a big problem -- and killed a lot of people.
Declassified spy satellites discovered hundreds of unknown Roman forts
They spied all the way to antiquity.
Digital Resistance: Ukraine’s social media language shows less Russian and More Ukrainian since invasion started
The study offers a strong example of a national identity manifested online.
The coolest rocks in geology
How many of these do you know?
6 Ways the Universe Changed in 2023 (Like Every Year): from Moon Drifts to Sun’s Mass Loss
A lot happened in our universe in the past year.
Immense, Ancient Oasis Fortification Discovered in Arabian Desert
It's unclear who built this structure, and why exactly it was so big.
Tidy Welsh Mouse caught on tape cleaning man’s shed every night
Mice are curious creatures, and we might have underestimated their curiosity.
The oldest fortress in the world may force us to rethink agriculture
Cities and agriculture go hand in hand— or so we thought.
Scandinavia’s oldest ship burial may rewrite Viking history
This large ship actually precedes the Age of the Vikings possibly setting back the timeline.
This was the year when image-creating AIs got crazy good
About one year ago, groundbreaking image-generation AI hit the stage — and they hit it in style. AI image creators,...
What are the most common types of rocks?
An overview of the most common rocks found on our planet.
Decarbonizing UK’s industry would only make things 1% more expensive
Who said sustainability has to be expensive?
Metamorphic rocks: formation, types, examples
Turning one rock into another with the power of geology.
Extraterrestrial rocks — the geology of our solar system
The different types of rocks found in our solar system besides Earth.
Your VPN is ruining your internet speed. Here’s how to fix it
Don't let your VPN drag you down.
Fireworks on New Year’s Eve send birds flying in chaos
Fireworks are even worse for birds than we thought.
A meat tax can be environmentally friendly without affecting the poor
Exploring the balance between environmental goals and social fairness in European meat taxation.
Researchers believe they can predict megafloods by looking at more data
Floods are always a looming problem in some parts of the world. We may have the tools to predict them...
Shifting to Healthier Eating Can Add a Decade to Your Life
We already know that food has a big impact on our lives — but this is something else.
Geologists say plastic rocks are now a thing
Plastic is now a geological phenomenon.
The catastrophic Chicxulub impact that wiped out the dinosaurs created a 15-year winter
Fine silicate dust contributed to a prolonged "impact winter".
Dog attacks on humans are increasing in some countries, but science says banning breeds doesn’t work
It's nurture more than nature.
NASA uses laser to stream first video in deep space — and of course it’s a cat vid
NASA knows what's up.
Four in five drivers admit to aggressive road rage. Here’s how to keep calm
Aggressive driving is risky driving. Here's what you can try instead.
The best online learning hubs for free courseware in 2024
It's never been easier to learn things online.
Algae have proteins that are really good for your muscles
They're a mean green muscle-building machine.
Some stars may have small black holes at their core — and we should be able to find them
Do some stars swallow black holes completely?
Suicidal thoughts and depression show up in blood markers. This is big for mental health care
This could open up new avenues for treating depression and other conditions.
The top 7 dinosaur discoveries of 2023
From the longest neck to how they ate, let's take a look at this year's dino discoveries.
A poison spray suggests there could be life on Enceladus
The frozen moon is one of the most promising places for extraterrestrial life
This English town still celebrates a Roman god for Christmas
Chester isn't celebrating Christmas — it's celebrating Saturnalia, the Roman pre-Christian celebration.
Darker humor could predict your risk of depression
It's all "haha" until it's not.
An “unpromising” Roman site may just force us to rethink history
The decline of the Roman empire might have been different than we thought.
NASA just mapped all the planet’s surface minerals in arid regions
The scale of this project is truly spectacular.
The Different Names and Versions of Santa Claus
Exploring the evolution of Santa Claus through history, culture, and fairy tales.
Yule and the Wild Hunt
The Wild Hunt is one of Europe's fiercest legends.