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Higher than usual temperatures have triggered forest fires and accelerated the melting of the permafrost
Most of the continent is still considered wilderness but only has a few biodiversity features
Bacteria that use manganese for energy have been suspected to exist for over a century -- but they've only recently been confirmed.
The dust plume is the dustiest since records began 20 years ago
Omega-3 fatty acids have been associated with less brain shrinkage at old age.
Researchers hope to completely sequence the other 23 chromosomes by the end of the year.
That's a new one for robots.
As far as mosquitoes go, fewer ladies is ideal.
This is bad news. We could be reaching a 4 degrees warming by 2100.
Population growth could decline in the second part of the century, a new study finds.
It's only the second hand axe made out of bone that scientists have ever come across.
No matter how salty you get, you'll never be as salty as the ocean
They cover more than one-fifth of the planet and are on every continent
It could be a momentous breakthrough for a country without space exploration history.
Our food preferences could be rooted in our genes.
Japan already issued recommandations to avoid cramped spaces, crowded areas and close conversation.
If you, like me, live on a busy street in a big city, you might have a hard choice to make during summer: open the windows to let some air in, or leave them closed so you can hear yourself thinking. Not an easy choice to make on a hot day. But new research from […]
The bird is a symbol of South American countries.
An art historian and a biologist form an uncanny pair in order to reveal the timeline of evolution for your favorite fruits ande vegetables.
Some of these tiny particles travel as far as the Arctic, accelerating melting in remote snow- and ice-covered regions.
Less traffic congestion is helping to bring down pollution levels
More colors is always a good thing -- especially for those who didn't yet get to enjoy them.
The study could pave the way for long-term storage using the blueprint of life.
The UK has free, universal healthcare, and this shows.
Unemployment makes people stressed, and angry -- music reflects that.
It's going to be a good month for stargazers.
Fluffy galaxies are more common than you thought.
The challenges we have ahead of us may be even bigger than we imagined.
Some make it seem like protecting the economy comes at odds with human health. But that's not the case -- early lockdowns help both.
A sustainable future has no room for coal energy, the head of UN argues.
This 15-meter-long dolphin was also the first predatory whale to use echolocation.
It's not helping anyone.
This means more food for marine animals, but the net long-term consequences aren't pretty.
Research has been limited thus far and the situation could be worse.
This could help us better understand the fundamental forces in physics.
No sign of things slowing down in the most affected countries.
The Bystander Effect is also real for rats, a new study concludes.
Desk jobs might not always be fun, but they could be healthy.
Good things take time, it seems. Better start early, then!
Party elites play a key role in the polarization of climate science, with devastating consequences.
Hemp-derived CBD is classed as a supplement by the FDA and is not held to the same scrutiny as legal marijuana products.
Women prefer to marry government employees who have a more stable income.
The encounter took place around 1150-1230 A.D
This century-old vaccine could have a protective effect against COVID-19, these researchers claim.
This could help to address biodiversity challenges.
Therapy such as smell-training might be needed to help restore the senses.
Everyone can help explore space!
There's a growing weather volatility and climate change could be partly behind it.
The team believes most of these symptoms are caused by our immune response, not the virus.
For better or worse, money is increasingly the source of happiness.
