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A treasure trove of fossilized dinosaur and bird feathers has been recovered in Australia. In ages long past, however, these animals lived beyond the southern polar circle. The finding is particularly exciting as feathered dinosaur fossils, while definitely famous, are relatively rare and found in few locations worldwide. Fossils from Southern Hemisphere originating from feathered […]
Most populous state already declared a state of emergency
The worst hurricanes are now three times as frequent now than 100 years ago
While we're still in a good place, we've been steadily going under.
Concussions have been linked to severe and irreversible brain damage. Children, whose brains are still developing, may be particularly vulnerable to such injuries when playing contact sports like tackle football or lacrosse.
In a landmark decision, regulators in the UK have opened the door for CBD-based drugs.
This is the earliest known physical evidence of insect pollination.
Like many countries, Germany had a questionable tampon tax.
The adorable-looking fanged critter has been rediscovered in Vietnam after it was presumed extinct for three decades.
I know you hate them, but hear us out.
Ancient Egyptians believed the Nile was eternal -- and they may have been on to something.
The CBD hype has taken the world by storm, but it's also moving faster than the science is.
They might be viewed as a healthier alternative, but they're not.
In today's digital age, not having internet access can encroach on a person's freedome of speech and other basic human rights.
The country seeks to reduce to zero all its greenhouse gases by 2050 - except methane
More research is needed to understand its effects on fisheries and humans
Plus, they'd also look cool.
More cases could emerge as temperatures grow
I love penguins.
Unsinkable ships could become a reality with such technology.
Back and forth transmission of disease between humans and Neanderthals may have kept the two species in check -- but only for a while.
This is not good news.
Oxygen, in the right place at the right time, makes for spectacular fossils.
Arctic coastlines have not been considered carefully in carbon cycles for long, but new research suggests that eroding permafrost may emit more greenhouse gases than previously thought.
The AI is "learning how people solve a specific type of problem and creating new design solutions from scratch."
The wine is part of an experiment on aging that could improve food storage in the future.
This might be the earliest example of a mammoth trap.
A survey of more than 24,000 Canadians found that for those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), medicating with cannabis reduced the likelihood of experiencing severe depression and suicidal thoughts. As of 2018, cannabis is legal both recreationally and medically in Canada. This has made the drug more readily available to the general population, but […]
Without it, your cells would be like little deflated balloons.
Microsoft Japan gave its employees the Friday off and saw a boost in productivity as a result.
I like plant.
Urban homes are artificial environments that foster fungi development.
All schools will dedicate an hour a week to discussing the issue.
We need to act now, urges a collective of experts.
Every year more than 640.000 tonnes of nets, lines, pots and traps are dumped in the sea
Curiosity is the only rover left on Mars -- and this haunting photo it recently beamed to Earth perfectly describes the feeling.
Ice takes a while to melt -- but melt it will, a new paper reports.
We like it easy... but not too easy.
The research suggests that there is no safe period to consume marijuana during pregnancy.
CO2 is the main contributor to global warming
The research began in 1997 thanks to a unique sugas in seaweed
In a hotter future, plants will consume more water than they do today — which means a drier future despite the anticipated increases in precipitation. Climate heating is estimated to increase precipitation levels in places like the United States and Europe through the generation of more water vapor and weather pattern disruptions. However, humans may […]
The differences may be due to the power dynamics between the two genders.
My joints always hurt when it rains.
No country was allowed to withdraw for three years
Saving money and saving the environment are my two favorite things.
Luckily deep sleep is the best medicine.
We could learn a thing or two from sharks about fighting microbial infections.
Any amount of running is linked to a significantly lower risk of death from any cause, the paper found.
The high-tech prosthetic allows amputees to walk with vigor and balance.
