The Sahara’s Mysterious “Richat Structure” Makes a Stunning Appearance in New NASA Satellite Images
One of Earth’s most impressive natural wonders—the Sahara Desert’s mysterious Richat Structure—just made a striking appearance.
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“The Animal Cannot be Confidently Assigned to Any Known Phylum”: Scientists Exploring Deep Ocean Trenches Discover ‘Baffling’ Mystery Organism
A deep-ocean trench expedition discovered a unique, floating mystery organism that has left taxonomy experts 'baffled.'
“Ghost Forests” Are Quietly Disrupting the Chemistry of Coastal Soils, Research Reveals
Recent research indicates that "ghost forests" impact their surrounding ecosystem in ways that extend beyond their haunting appearance.
By 2100, Breathing Could Be a Daily Health Hazard for One in Three Americans
By the year 2100, nearly one in three Americans could be living under air quality levels that are considered unsafe.
Red Dawn: Crimson Skies Over Western Australia Revealed in Eerie Imagery Online
Images flooded social media over the weekend revealing an apocalyptic-looking scene that unfolded over Western Australia, as the country's skies turned an eerie blood red.
Scientists Have Turned Unwanted Sawdust into a Fire-Resistant Super Material
Scientists have created a fire-resistant material out of sawdust that offers a more sustainable alternative to burning the sawdust for energy
Bottom’s Up! Scientists Turn a Kentucky Bourbon Byproduct into a ‘Super’ Supercapacitor
Scientists have invented a 'super' supercapacitor made from bourbon stillage that stores 25 times more energy than current devices
“This Cannot Be Possible”: How an Ancient Anomaly Led Scientists to Discover a Two-Billion-Year-Old Nuclear Reactor in Africa
An anomalous ore sample found in Africa once left scientists considering the unthinkable; this is the remarkable story of Earth's natural nuclear reactor.
Old-Growth Forests in Sweden Hold Vastly More Carbon Than Tree Farms, Study Finds
An international team of scientists highlight the critical role of soil in climate mitigation, raising urgent questions about the long-term consequences of industrial forestry practices.
How a Fungal Gene Stolen from Bacteria Could be the Next Weather Manipulation Tool
Fungi may be the key to weather manipulation, after researchers isolated a fungal protein that promotes ice formation.
The Origins of a Mysterious Structure Beneath the North Sea Has Finally Been Revealed—Along With the Tsunami Its Formation Caused
After years of debate, scientists have finally solved the mystery of a structure hidden under the North Sea.
NASA Satellite Imagery Reveals Lifeforms Swarming Around This Iconic Dying “Megaberg”
The climate change-fueled demise of one of Antarctica’s largest icebergs has ironically fueled a surge in nature’s “biological carbon pump.”
Scientists Show How to Trigger Tiny Lightning Strikes Inside a Block of Plastic
Scientists have successfully modeled large lightning strikes that occur on a kilometer scale in a lab setting of only a few centimeters
This Device Promises to Mitigate Earthquake Damage in the World’s Most Vulnerable Regions
A newly patented device could protect essential infrastructure from the worst effects of earthquakes, wind storms, and even man-made forces.
4,200-Year-Old Climate Crisis Forced the Abandonment of China’s Largest Neolithic City
An ancient climate event 4,200 years ago produced disruptions leading to the decline of major societies, offering warnings for the future.
“We’ve Seen Them; We Know They Exist”: Scientists Confirm Elusive Electrical Phenomenon That Evaded Scientists for a Century
Scientists report the first field observation of a rare electrical phenomenon that has eluded scientific confirmation for nearly a century.
“A Shift in Mindset Away from the Plastic Age”: This Advanced Material Actually Gets Stronger When It’s Wet
Scientists have invented an advanced material that gets stronger when wet that they believe could replace single-use plastic cups and bottles
Antarctica Is Approaching an “Irreversible” Tipping Point, New Study Warns
New study reveals Antarctica faces collapse or resilience by 2100, with irreversible ice loss possible under high emissions scenarios.
“This is Antarctic Frontier Science”: The Deepest Antarctic Core Sample Ever Collected Reveals 23 Million Years of Remote Geological History
Researchers have drilled the deepest Antarctic sediment core ever, uncovering 23 million years of climate history beneath the ice sheet.
‘Fire Weather Synchronicity’ is Increasing Globally, as Climate Change Strains International Fire Fighting Resources
According to researchers, worldwide fire weather synchronicity has more than doubled over a 45-year period.
“If Melting Ice Releases These Microbes, These Genes Could Spread”: Ancient Bacteria Frozen for 5,000 Years Show Resistance to Modern Antibiotics
Studies of ancient bacteria strains hidden in a frozen Romanian ice cave find they are resistant to several modern-day antibiotics
Into the Abyss: The Hunt for Mysterious Dark Oxygen on the Ocean Floor is Finally Ready to Begin
A trip to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean to search for the mysterious origin of dark oxygen is finally launching this spring.
Global Study Finds Invasive Species Are Helping Drive Sharp Insect Losses
A recent global analysis shows that invasive alien species are linked to significant declines in insect populations and diversity worldwide.
A Newly Discovered Species Offers Clues to the Great Salt Lake’s Past
Researchers have discovered a new species in the Great Salt Lake, offering scientists a new tool for monitoring environmental change.
“One of the Solar System’s Least Mapped Planetary Surfaces”: Satellite Data and the Physics of Ice Flow Finally Reveal Antarctica’s Hidden Landscapes
Scientists have combined satellite data with the physics of ice flow analysis to create a map of Antarctica's hidden landscapes.
“It Won’t Be With Us Much Longer”: Renegade Iceberg Turns an Icy Blue as Orbital Images Capture Its Final Days
A massive iceberg, A-23A, is now in its final moments as meltwater turns the disintegrating hunk blue and it appproaches summer waters.
A Satellite Watched a Mega-Tsunami Cross the Pacific—and It’s Changing How Scientists Understand Earthquake Risks
A satellite captured a Tsunami from space for the first time, revealing why the 2025 Kamchatka earthquake was less destructive than 1952.
Overlooked for a Century, Forensic Scientists Unveil an Unexpected Game-Changer for Solving Crimes
New forensic research reveals that fragments of moss as small as an eyelash can serve as a powerful tool in solving crimes.
“This Was a Remarkable Observation”: Deep-Sea ‘Zombie Worms’ Have Gone Missing, and It Has Ocean Scientists Concerned
A team of researchers led by Ocean Networks Canada conducted an experiment to lure a species of deep-sea worms to colonize remains placed on the seafloor.
Arctic Scientists Discover Previously Unknown Deep-Sea Ecosystem Thriving on the Arctic Seafloor
After spotting the deepest hydrate seep ever, scientists were shocked to discover a deep-sea ecosystem thriving on the Arctic seafloor.
Microbes Found Colonizing Fresh Lava May Offer Clues to Life on Mars, Scientists Say
Scientists studying volcanic eruptions in Iceland say microbes begin colonizing new lava flows faster and more predictably than once thought.
A Robot Vanished, Then Mysteriously Reappeared Near Antarctica—Now Researchers Reveal What It Discovered While It Was Missing
A rogue Argo oceanographic float drifted away to accidentally collect data on one of Antarctica’s most inaccessible regions.
Giant Marine Predators Once Hunted in Freshwater Rivers, New Study Suggests
Large prehistoric marine reptiles known as mosasaurs dominated the oceans until their extinction 66 million years ago.
Colossal Foundation Expands Its Ambitious Genetic Rescue and De-Extinction Programs to Save Endangered Species
Colossal Foundation, the nonprofit element of the Texas-based de-extinction and conservation science company Colossal Biosciences, has announced a $50 million funding boost that is advancing its efforts to support wildlife recovery projects.
A Thousand-Year Drought May Have Driven “Hobbits” to Extinction, New Research Reveals
A recent climate study from the University of Wollongong suggests that Homo floresiensis, the small early human species from Liang Bua cave, endured centuries of increasingly severe drought on Flores
African Rainforests Are Now Releasing More Carbon Than They Absorb, Study Finds
African rainforests, long vital carbon absorbers, are now releasing more carbon than they capture, according to new research.
Yellowstone Quakes Offer Clues to Finding Underground Life on Other Worlds
A recent study published in PNAS Nexus reports that a swarm of small earthquakes beneath Yellowstone National Park set off a burst of biological activity deep underground.
Arming the Battle Against Illegal Poaching with Technology, Scientists Can Now Detect Gunshots with Acoustic Sensors and Neural Networks
Scientists have tapped into the power of neural networks to detect and locate gunshots connected to poaching with a web of acoustic sensors.
Scholars Investigated 13th-Century Texts for Clues to India’s Environmental Past—What They Found Was Unexpected
India’s tales from long ago are helping scholars piece together the flora and foliage that once covered the country’s present-day savannas.
“Tectonics, Climate, and Life Co-Evolved Through Deep Time”: How a Supercontinent Breakup Produced All Complex Life on Earth
All complex life on Earth may be the result of plate tectonics tearing apart the ancient supercontinent Nuna 1.5 billion years ago.
Extraterrestrial Dust Trapped in Arctic Ice Challenges Our Understanding of Climate Change
A new study has opened a window into the Arctic’s distant past by using cosmic dust to reconstruct nearly 30,000 years of sea ice history.
Controversial Geoengineering Strategy Can’t Save Coffee, Chocolate, or Wine from Climate Change, New Study Finds
New study finds Geoengineering like stratospheric aerosol injection may fail to protect coffee, wine, and chocolate crops.
“The Silent Strain We See Today Could Lead to Tomorrow’s Disasters”: India’s Sinking Cities Put Millions of Lives at Risk
India’s largest cities are sinking, which may lead to a future catastrophe with millions of lives and thousands of buildings at risk.
New Study Warns Planet-Cooling Stratospheric Aerosol Injections are Unpredictable, Risky, Could End in Disaster
New study reveals stratospheric aerosol injections may be far riskier than expected, with major technical and governance limits.
As the Arctic Melts, a Hidden Process Beneath the Ice Could Help Fight Climate Change
While the loss of Arctic Sea ice remains an impending climate disaster, the melting may give an unexpected boost to carbon-eating algae.
Study Reveals Lead Exposure May Have Shaped Ancient Human Brains, Driving the Struggle Between Homo Sapiens and Neanderthals
Research reveals that ancient Homo sapiens and Neanderthals encountered unexpected levels of lead exposure, shaping how our brains evolved.
From Sunken ‘Ghost Fleets’ to Baltic Bombs, Remnants of Human Conflict Are Playing a Surprising Role in Forming New Ocean Habitats
Discarded World War munitions and shipwrecks are unexpectedly contributing to new undersea ecosystems, a pair of new studies reveal.
Scientists Reveal Odd “Flexoelectric Effect” in Ice Could Explain Lightning’s Mysterious Origins
A new study in Nature Physics reveals that ordinary ice can generate electricity when it is bent or deformed.
Canadian Breakthrough Unveils Cost-Effective Method of Turning CO2 Pollution Into Useful Products
Scientists have created a catalyst that matches the performance of precious metals in turning carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide.
Discovering Australia’s Mysterious ‘Lost’ Asteroid Impact: Ancient Glass Reveals Evidence of a Long-Hidden Event
An ancient asteroid impact in Australia is revealed in shards of glass created when the giant space rock collided with the Earth.