Analysis from environmental charity WWF shows that, as of this week, the amount of fish consumed this year in the European Union (EU) has already reached the annual amount that can be obtained from the Mediterranean. To match demand, Italy and other southern European countries have to rely on imports. The WWF and New Economics […]
Gen Z And Millennials Are Way More Skeptical About The “American Dream”
Younger generations in the US are way more skeptical about the “American Dream” than older folks, according to a new poll. The American Dream is a phrase used to describe the optimistic idea that anyone in the US can attain their own version of success through hard work and determination. It was popularized by historian […]
New Immune Pathway Discovery Points To Future “Potential Cure” For Lupus
The discovery of an immune system pathway that appears to be a driving force behind lupus could herald the development of targeted treatments for the autoimmune disease. With 1.5 million people affected in the US alone, this new study will be welcome news for scores of patients living with this long-term condition. Advertisement Systemic lupus […]
Why You Really Shouldn’t Dig Holes On The Beach
Building sandcastles is one of the great joys of a day at the beach, but when you’re sourcing building materials it’s vitally important you don’t go digging giant holes. Why? Because statistics suggest that suffocating in the sand may be a bigger killer than shark attacks. The threat of sand suffocation comes down to the […]
Lion Swims Record-Breaking Distance Across Predator-Filled River In Movie-Worthy Epic Feat
When you think of a lion, what is the first thing that comes to mind? A catchy song from a Disney movie, their majestic roar, or maybe the similarities between these predators and the housecat curled up on your lap? What perhaps doesn’t enter your mind is the swimming prowess of these African beasts. Well, […]
N|uu, The World’s Most Endangered Language, Has Just One Fluent Speaker Left
With just one living fluent speaker, N|uu is one of the most endangered languages in the world. Its story is one of pain and tragedy – but also great hope and determination. Together with her family and local linguists, the last remaining speaker of N|uu is striving to keep the dying embers of the language […]
Ariane 6, Europe’s New Way Into Space, Finally Takes Flight
The thing that gives you shivers is the sound. Despite light being faster, it’s the vibration of the rocket that makes you realize just what a big deal this is. You can see the light from the rocket in the sky, stunning without a doubt, but it’s in the following seconds as the soundwaves catch […]
UK’s Most Complete Dinosaur Found In 100 Years Is A New Species
A dinosaur with a hip bone the size of a dinner plate has been discovered in the UK, and it’s the country’s most complete to have been found in the last 100 years. The remarkable remains belong to an ancient herbivore that dates back 125 million years and marks a new-to-science species and genus that’s […]
“Disturbing Level” Of Fiberglass Found In Food Chain For First Time
Fiberglass has been found in the food chain for the first time. A “disturbing level” of the artificial material was recently detected in oysters and mussels along the south coast of the UK, although the researchers say it’s likely to be a global issue. Advertisement Scientists at the Universities of Brighton and Portsmouth collected oysters […]
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Appears To Be Breaking Up Ahead Of Close Approach To Earth
Back in May, we brought you the news that Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS) would soon be visible in the night sky, as it made a close approach to the Earth. Advertisement With its closest approach to the Earth on October 12, at approximately 70.6 million kilometers (43.9 million miles), it was estimated by some that […]
Cancer Patient Gets Total Larynx Transplant To Restore His Voice In World First
A 59-year-old man from Massachusetts has become the first known person to have received a total larynx transplant whilst having active cancer. Patient Marty Kedian has joined a very short list of people who’ve undergone this surgery in the past, with surgeons at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona hoping the procedure could soon be offered […]
99-Million-Year-Old Fossils Reveal This Dog-Sized Dinosaur Burrowed Underground
When you picture dinosaurs you probably imagine huge, fearsome beasts chilling above the ground – but not all dinos fit this bill, as one small, semi-subterranean species that has been freshly discovered proves. Advertisement Fona herzogae, as the new species has been named, lived 99 million years ago in what is now Utah – and […]
NASA Lander’s Seismic Data Reveals How Many Meteorites Impact Mars Per Year
A team of researchers looking at seismic data from NASA’s InSight lander has found that around 280 to 360 objects that cause craters over 8 meters (26 feet) in diameter impact Mars every year. Advertisement Exoplanet scientists use meteoroid impact data from Mars and other planets to estimate the age of other bodies in the […]
Strange “Dangling OH” Ice Found In Space, First Time Outside The Lab
Peering into the Chamaeleon I, a part of space known as a nursery for stars, the JWST has detected the spectrum of ice with water molecules only partially bound inside. Known as “dangling OH”, this indicates the presence of water molecules that have not bonded to all their neighbors, as can occur when ice is […]
This Is Why Some Of Your Clothes Smell So Bad
If you’ve ever skipped a laundry day and been forced to hit the gym in your backup sports kit, you’ll know that when it comes to stinkiness, not all fabrics are created equal. But exactly why that is has proved elusive – until now. Advertisement “Although we know that polyester is smellier after being worn […]
Quasar Shines Like A Celestial Engagement Ring In New JWST Image
Glistening like a celestial engagement ring deep in outer space, this stunning new image shows a quasar located roughly six billion light-years away from Earth. Advertisement Quasars are the super-bright and energetic centers of distant galaxies powered by supermassive black holes. They are among the most powerful objects in the universe, beaming out the equivalent […]
Why Are Chicken Eggs Different Colors?
From white and brown to pinkish and blue, chicken eggs come in all kinds of colors, especially if you shop at the overpriced organic food store. Despite what you’ve heard, it’s not directly associated with the color of the hen (when was the last time you saw a blue chicken?). Advertisement The main factor behind […]
Turns Out Blowing Up Whales Isn’t The Answer – Science Has A Better Solution
Dealing with dead whales might be about to change thanks to a study that’s highlighted the sustainable, cultural, and ecosystem benefits of leaning on nature to get rid of the bodies. Not only has it revealed that we can forecast where they might turn up with “surprisingly high accuracy,” but the alternative solution can keep […]
Florida Cactus Is First Local Extinction In USA Due To Sea Level Rise
The global climate crisis is playing havoc with temperatures and environments across the world. In Death Valley, the highest-ever recorded temperature looks like it could be broken once again as scorching heat leads experts to put out warnings. Sea level rise has also claimed its first local extinction in the USA in the form of […]
Onshore Wind Farms: What You Need To Know
Within days of its election, Britain’s new Labour government removed a de facto ban on new onshore wind farms introduced by the former Conservative government in 2015. The decision, which has been celebrated by environmentalists, represents an encouraging early step in the new government’s efforts to combat climate change, but it will likely cause concern […]
