As the Great Salt Lake shrinks, scientists are uncovering mysterious groundwater-fed oases hidden beneath its drying lakebed. Reed-covered mounds and strange surface disturbances hint at a vast underground plumbing system that pushes fresh water up under pressure. Using advanced tools like airborne electromagnetic surveys and piezometers, researchers are mapping the...
Cells “vomit” waste in a hidden healing shortcut that could also fuel cancer
Scientists have uncovered a surprising new healing mechanism in injured cells called cathartocytosis, in which cells "vomit" out their internal machinery to revert more quickly to a stem cell-like state. While this messy shortcut helps tissues regenerate faster, it also leaves behind debris that can fuel inflammation and even cancer.
Strong Global Support for Protecting Our Planet
There is strong support for the global 30–30 target on biodiversity, which means that one-third of the Earth’s surface should be protected by 2030.
New Study: Coastal Waves Create More Aerosols Than Expected – May Affect Climate and Air Quality
A new discovery about how sea spray forms on coastlines may change our understanding of the oceans’ impact on climate.
New DNA Test Reveals Plants’ Hidden Climate Role
Plant roots are essential for both food production and climate, yet until now they have been nearly impossible to measure accurately.
Mysterious earthquake reveals Cascadia’s hidden dangers
In 1954, a powerful earthquake shook Northern California near Humboldt Bay, baffling scientists for decades. Most quakes in the region come from the Gorda Plate, but this one didn’t fit the pattern. After digging through old records, modern models, and eyewitness accounts, researchers now believe the quake originated on the...
Scientists discover armored “goblin monster” in prehistoric Utah
Scientists have identified a new giant lizard, Bolg amondol, from Utah’s Kaiparowits Formation, named after Tolkien’s goblin prince. Part of the monstersaur lineage, Bolg reveals that multiple large lizards coexisted with dinosaurs, suggesting a thriving ecosystem. Its discovery in long-stored fossils underscores how museums hold hidden scientific gems.
Rising Temperatures Intensify “Supercell Thunderstorms” in Europe
In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the University of Bern and ETH Zurich have shown how climate change is intensifying supercell thunderstorms in Europe.
Wildfires Burning Less Land but Threatening More People
A growing number of people globally are seeing wildfires encroach on their homes.
Research Finds Saltwater Systems Boost Tilapia Growth
A University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa study shows a species of tilapia grows 15% faster in a system that recirculates artificial saltwater than in freshwater.