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The Melting Permafrost Is Leaking Acid In The Arctic

Acid is spilling over into the Arctic, dissolving rocks in the process. According to scientists, the alarming phenomenon is a result of the permafrost melting in the region due to the rising temperature worldwide.

Sep 17, 2018 03:55 PM EDT

Study: Turmoil behind primate power struggles often overlooked by researchers

Sep 11, 2018 09:10 PM EDT

Here's Why People Advocate False Beliefs, Conspiracy Theories Despite Evidence

In the age of the flat Earth movement and the deniers of climate change and vaccinations, it may be baffling to some people how others ignore scientific data for their own false beliefs. Now, psychologists seek to explain the behavior.

Sep 10, 2018 07:55 PM EDT

Wind, Solar Farms In Sahara Could Make The Desert Green And Save The Region

Scientists explore effects of large-scale wind and solar farms in the Sahara Desert. They found that such installations can significantly increase rainfall and boost vegetation in the region, paving the way for a 'green' Sahara, climate benefits, and clean energy.

Aug 28, 2018 11:58 PM EDT

‘The Great Dying’: History's Worst Volcanic Eruption Killed Nearly All Life On Earth

Roughly 250 million years ago, a volcano erupted for nearly a million years, ushering a mass extinction that wiped out over 90 percent of all life. Now, scientists reveal more details about what led to this cataclysmic event.

Aug 28, 2018 11:42 PM EDT

Air Pollution Is Causing A Drastic Drop In Intelligence

Dirty air is killing people and causing illnesses, but it’s also making people dumber. A new study shows that air pollution is linked to a clear and drastic decline in cognitive performance among almost 32,000 subjects.

Aug 29, 2018 08:07 PM EDT

Climate Change To Blame For Neanderthal Extinction: Study

Climate change has been plaguing humans since the beginning of time. A new study revealed that ancient hominins, Neanderthals, may have died out due to cold, dry climate shifts.

Aug 22, 2018 11:36 PM EDT

The Ancestor Of All Life On Earth Is Even Older Than Previously Thought

Scientists try to piece together the early history of life by backtracking to the 'last universal common ancestor.' By combining genetic data and fossils, they uncover new details about the microbe that's the source of all life on Earth.

Aug 21, 2018 12:52 AM EDT

3,200-Year-Old ‘Mummy Cheese’ Unearthed From Egyptian Tomb: Edible Or Not?

Archaeologists salvaged a hunk of cheese from 13th century B.C. The mummy cheese is a fascinating peek into the lives of ancient Egyptians — but can you eat it?

Aug 19, 2018 09:19 PM EDT

Lost City Of Atlantis: An Ancient Eruption May Have Inspired The Myth

The idyllic island of Atlantis is said to have been inspired by an earth-shattering volcanic eruption that reverberated through Europe and Asia. A new research on ancient tree rings sought to settle the age-old debate over the date of this event.

Aug 16, 2018 07:34 PM EDT

Scientists Make A Mineral That Can Solve The Global Warming Problem

Magnesite is a natural mineral that pulls carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, but it can take hundreds of years to form. Now, scientists have found a way to make it in just 72 days.

Aug 14, 2018 10:26 PM EDT

Scientists Discover New Properties Of Water

Scientists are still finding new things to discover about the element of water. In a new study, a team from NYU revealed new molecular properties that could have a great impact on clean energy and other technology.

Aug 14, 2018 01:22 AM EDT

The Spaghetti Experiments: MIT Researchers Finally Solve The Noodle Mystery

It's an age-old problem that has baffled scientists for decades: the challenge of breaking a dry spaghetti noodle in just two pieces. In a new study, MIT students finally figure out how.

Aug 11, 2018 12:22 AM EDT

Laziness Led The Homo Erectus To Their Extinction

Ancient humans died out due to their lazy natures. A new study describes how the Homo erectus exerted the least amount of effort necessary to get by — and this led to their inevitable demise.

New Study Reveals Common Plastic Emits Greenhouse Gases Upon Degrading

Aug 15, 2018 09:49 AM EDT

Common Plastic Is The Latest Discovered Source Of Greenhouse Gases

Shopping bags and other plastics do more than just pollute lands and damage marine life, a new study revealed. When exposed to sun, common plastics release greenhouse gases that add to global warming effect.