Hidden beneath Arctic waters, beluga whales have long kept their family lives a mystery. By analyzing DNA from more than 600 belugas in Alaska’s Bristol Bay over 13 years, researchers uncovered a surprisingly flexible mating system: both males and females regularly have offspring with different partners over their lifetimes.
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Water Splitting Catalyst Creates Hydrogen at Low Temperatures
Birmingham researchers’ novel way of producing hydrogen fuel has a lower cost than existing methods.
Gravity Waves From Super Typhoon Sinlaku
In mid-April 2026, Super Typhoon Sinlaku churned across the North Pacific Ocean and brought heavy rain and flooding to the Mariana Islands.
Typhoon Jangmi
From late May into early June 2026, a broad, slow-spinning storm churned north-northwest over the Philippine Sea toward southern Japan.
A child’s tooth and strange green stones uncover a 5,500-year-old mystery
An ancient mountain cave in the Pyrenees may have served as one of the earliest high-altitude mining camps ever discovered, with evidence of repeated visits spanning thousands of years. The find becomes even more intriguing with the discovery of a child’s remains and clues that deeper excavations could uncover prehistoric...
Super Typhoon Sinlaku triggered atmospheric gravity waves visible from space
One of the most powerful typhoons ever recorded this early in the Pacific season did more than unleash flooding and extreme winds—it sent enormous ripples all the way into the upper atmosphere. As Super Typhoon Sinlaku rapidly exploded into a category 5-equivalent storm, satellites captured rare gravity waves spreading outward...
Typhoon Jangmi’s giant eye lights up the night as it approaches Japan
Typhoon Jangmi powered toward southern Japan with heavy rain, strong winds, and a striking appearance from space. Nighttime satellite images revealed a large eye and intricate swirling structures within the storm. As Jangmi intensified, its outer bands spread over land, raising concerns about flooding and prolonged downpours across parts of...
Dishwashing With Side Effects: Kitchen Sponges Release Microplastics
Kitchen sponges are among the most frequently used household items – and may also represent a previously underestimated source of microplastics.
Tire Pollution May Threaten Human Health, Study Finds
Tiny particles of rubber cast off by car tires, which have long been known to harm wildlife, may also pose a risk to humans, according to a new study.
When Too Much of a Good Thing Becomes Dangerous
In the absence of human interference, the soil beneath the world’s forests normally exhales carbon steadily and consistently.