Environment Archives

How Did a Crab Become Trapped in a Bottle with an Opening Too Small to Enter? Once-Baffled Scientists Say They’ve Solved the Mystery

Micah Hanks·July 6, 2026

An oceanic mystery has unfolded with the discovery of a crab in a plastic bottle with an opening too small for the crustacean to fit through.

These Microbes Could Allow Plants to Grow in Impossibly Salty Soil

Ryan Whalen·July 4, 2026

Salty soil, one of the greatest threats to agriculture, may have a new cure in the form of soil bacteria that allows plants to thrive.

AI’s Growing Appetite for Energy and Water Sparks a New Cooling Solution Beneath the Earth

Chrissy Newton·July 1, 2026

Researchers propose using underground aquifers to cool AI data centers, lowering the environmental impact of growing AI infrastructure.

A Mysterious Circular Structure Buried Under the North Sea Has Revealed New Evidence of an Ancient Cataclysmic Event

Micah Hanks·July 1, 2026

Scientists have solved the mystery of an unusual circular structure beneath the North Sea that has been debated for more than two decades.

Yellowstone Supervolcano Eruptions Aren’t Caused by What Scientists Used to Think They Were

Ryan Whalen·June 30, 2026

Yellowstone and other volcanic supereruptions may work completely differently than previously assumed, according to researchers.

Something is Swarming in Swirls of Green in the Black Sea—and These NASA Images Captured the Phenomenon from Orbit

Micah Hanks·June 27, 2026

NASA orbital imagery of the Black Sea has revealed eerie-looking swirls of turquoise-green swarming in its waters.

CERN Provides Good News on Climate Change as Nature Proves Unexpectedly Resilient

Ryan Whalen·June 26, 2026

New climate change research conducted at CERN offers rare, hopeful news about the planet’s resilience to global warming.

“We Call It Weather Jiu-Jitsu”: Scientists Want to Fight Extreme Weather With Precision ‘Nudges’ Instead of Force

Christopher Plain·June 25, 2026

Scientists have unveiled a method for controlling the weather with existing technology to alter the path of extreme storms before they land.

Sunscreen Misinformation Attracts High Engagement on TikTok, Study Finds

Chrissy Newton·June 25, 2026

TikTok videos promoting sunscreen misinformation receive significantly more engagement than pro-sunscreen content, according to new research.

Earthquake That Shifted the Entire Japanese Archipelago Reveals “Previously Unrecognized Source of Seismic Hazard”

Ryan Whalen·June 19, 2026

An earthquake shockwave bouncing around inside the Earth moved the entire Japanese archipelago by 5 to 6 millimeters.

A Hidden Subterranean Fungal Network is Revealing the Secrets of Earth’s ‘Circulatory System’

Ryan Whalen·June 15, 2026

Ancient mycorrhizal fungal networks, consisting of a billion astronomical units' worth of roots, have finally been mapped by scientists.

Scientists Have Just Uncovered a Thriving Ecosystem Hiding in Fog

Ryan Whalen·June 11, 2026

Fog is a living ecosystem for bacteria, rather than just a sterile cloud of mist, according to Arizona State University researchers.

Earthquake Experts Modeled 1,000 Years of Activity in California—What They Found Now Has Scientists Concerned

Micah Hanks·June 10, 2026

California could be due for a major earthquake in the near future, according to concerning new models based on a millennium of data.

You Shall Not Pass: Scientists Identify New “Balrog” Cricket Species in Greek Island Tunnel

Austin Burgess·June 9, 2026

A small Greek island on the eastern edge of the Mediterranean has revealed a new species inside a man-made tunnel carved into a hillside.

Decades of NASA Satellite Data Reveals the Elusive, Enigmatic ‘Urban Pulse” of Six Major Cities

Christopher Plain·June 9, 2026

Decades of satellite data have revealed the Urban Pulse of six cities worldwide, including the "health" of each city and its neighborhoods.

In Antarctica, Scientists Just Discovered a Massive Hidden Structure Deep Below the Frozen Surface

Micah Hanks·June 4, 2026

A massive, semi-continent-sized subsurface structure has been discovered by scientists beneath Antarctica’s frozen surface.

Look What NASA Captured in Satellite Images as This Bizarre Phenomenon Erupted from the Heart of a Super Typhoon

Micah Hanks·June 4, 2026

A violent typhoon that tore across the North Pacific Ocean in April offered a rare look at an unusual spectacle of the natural world, captured in nighttime imagery by a U.S. satellite.

One of America’s Rarest Species Just Narrowly Survived a Historic Wildfire—NASA Satellite Images Reveal the Stunning Damage

Micah Hanks·June 3, 2026

NASA satellite images reveal recent damage on Santa Rosa Island from what officials say was the largest Channel Islands wildfire on record.

“How in the World Can These Things Happen?”: After a Series of ‘Mystery’ Quakes Shook Utah, Scientists Finally Think They Know Why

Christopher Plain·June 1, 2026

Nearly five decades after the first in a series of mystery quakes rocked the Utah-Wyoming region, scientists think they've figured it out.

In the High Himalayas, a Mysterious Animal That Has Intrigued Scientists for 160 Years Has Revealed an Astonishing Secret

Micah Hanks·May 28, 2026

A major biological surprise has emerged from the heart of the mysterious Himalayas, according to scientists who made the unexpected discovery.

Scientists Thought This Species Was Extinct for Decades—A Chance Photograph in Remote Australia Just Proved Otherwise

Micah Hanks·May 27, 2026

A discovery in remote northern Australia has revealed the survival of a species thought to have been driven to extinction more than half a century ago.

Over 1,100 Newly Identified Marine Species Include Ghost Shark Chimera and a Worm in a “Living Glass” House

Christopher Plain·May 25, 2026

Scientists have announced the discovery of over 1,100 new marine species, including the Ghost Shark Chimera and 'Glass House' worm.

New Study Shows Chimpanzees Learn Everyday Survival Skills Through Rich Social Culture

Chrissy Newton·May 25, 2026

What sets humans apart from other animals is our ability to create culture; however, a new study from the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior focusing on chimpanzees is challenging how researchers define culture in the animal kingdom. Digging deeper into...

Satellites May Be Driving a Concerning New Form of Atmospheric Pollution, Experts Warn

Ryan Whalen·May 15, 2026

Experts say satellites are driving climate concerns by producing atmospheric carbon with an impact 500 times that of ground-based emissions.

NASA Says Something is “Brewing” in Ocean Waters Off the East Coast—And Recent Satellite Images Prove It

Micah Hanks·May 11, 2026

Something is invading the ocean waters off the northeastern U.S. coast, as revealed in recent satellite imagery.

These ‘Three Horsemen’ of Antarctic Instability Could Transform the Oceans into a Driver of Climate Change by 2030

Ryan Whalen·May 9, 2026

Antarctica has been affected by a "perfect storm" of major events that could finally trigger widespread melting on the icy continent.

This Violent Volcanic Eruption May Have Revealed a Hidden “Emergency Brake” for Climate Change

Ryan Whalen·May 8, 2026

A massive underwater volcanic eruption in the South Pacific is offering new hope for an “emergency brake” on climate change.

Something Deep in the Ocean is Causing Global Sea Levels to Rise—Now Scientists Reveal What’s Driving the Anomaly

Micah Hanks·May 2, 2026

Scientists tracking factors driving a global rise in sea levels in recent years say a key missing piece in the puzzle may have finally been revealed.

2000-Year-Old Amazonian “Dark Earth” Causes Mysterious Plant Growth at Accelerated Levels, Baffling Researchers

Ryan Whalen·May 1, 2026

Unusual patches of black Amazonian soil rich in nutrients known as "dark earth," which rapidly accelerates plant growth, remain one of the region's greatest mysteries.

Cocaine Pollution Alters Wild Salmon Behavior, New Study Finds

Chrissy Newton·April 24, 2026

Cocaine pollution in freshwater lakes is altering wild salmon behavior, according to alarming new research.

The Sahara’s Mysterious “Richat Structure” Makes a Stunning Appearance in New NASA Satellite Images

Micah Hanks·April 17, 2026

One of Earth’s most impressive natural wonders—the Sahara Desert’s mysterious Richat Structure—just made a striking appearance.

“The Animal Cannot be Confidently Assigned to Any Known Phylum”: Scientists Exploring Deep Ocean Trenches Discover ‘Baffling’ Mystery Organism

Christopher Plain·April 10, 2026

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

Austin Burgess·April 6, 2026

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

Chrissy Newton·April 2, 2026

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

Micah Hanks·March 30, 2026

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

Christopher Plain·March 27, 2026

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

Christopher Plain·March 26, 2026

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

Micah Hanks·March 22, 2026

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

Chrissy Newton·March 21, 2026

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

Ryan Whalen·March 20, 2026

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

Austin Burgess·March 18, 2026

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”

Ryan Whalen·March 14, 2026

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

Christopher Plain·March 11, 2026

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

Ryan Whalen·March 7, 2026

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

Ryan Whalen·March 2, 2026

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

Micah Hanks·February 25, 2026

Scientists report the first field observation of a rare electrical phenomenon that has eluded scientific confirmation for nearly a century.

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“A Shift in Mindset Away from the Plastic Age”: This Advanced Material Actually Gets Stronger When It’s Wet

Christopher Plain·February 24, 2026

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

Tim McMillan·February 23, 2026

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

Ryan Whalen·February 23, 2026

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

Ryan Whalen·February 20, 2026

According to researchers, worldwide fire weather synchronicity has more than doubled over a 45-year period.