Earth Science
New, giant horned dinosaur discovered in the ancient swamps of Montana
A remarkable, new species of horned, plant-eating dinosaur is being unveiled at the Natural History Museum of Utah. The dinosaur,...
Changing climate will make home feel like somewhere else
FROSTBURG, MD (June 20, 2024)—The impacts of climate change are being felt all over the world, but how will it...
An earthquake changed the course of the Ganges. Could it happen again?
A major earthquake 2,500 years ago caused one of the largest rivers on Earth to abruptly change course, according to...
The earliest evidence for a microblade adaptation in the remote, high altitude regions of the Tibetan plateau
A research team led by Prof. Zhang Xiaoling from the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology (IVPP), Chinese Academy of...
Heatwaves hit harder for people with disabilities: A Pusan National University study finds increased emergency visits
Climate change has resulted in a global spike in temperatures, which, in turn, has increased the likelihood of frequent and...
Cascadia Subduction Zone, one of Earth’s top hazards, comes into sharper focus
Off the coasts of southern British Columbia, Washington, Oregon and northern California lies a 600 mile-long strip where the Pacific...
Greenhouses cover more and more of Earth’s surface
We have long since become accustomed to enjoying tomatoes, cucumbers, berries and melons year-round. In Europe, most of these imports...
Thawing permafrost: Not a climate tipping element, but nevertheless far-reaching impacts
Permafrost soils store large quantities of organic carbon and are often portrayed as a critical tipping element in the Earth...
Could the world famous Roman Baths help scientists counter the challenge of antibiotic resistance?
The world-famous Roman Baths are home to a diverse range of microorganisms which could be critical in the global fight...
“Ugly” fossil places extinct saber-toothed cat on Texas coast
Important scientific finds don’t always come in the biggest, buzziest packages. Sometimes new discoveries come in little ugly rocks. Such...
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Mothers who receive childcare support from maternal grandparents show more parental warmth, finds NTU Singapore study
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Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
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Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
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Warm seawater speeding up melting of ‘Doomsday Glacier,’ scientists warn
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Probiotics during pregnancy shown to help moms and babies