A newly named crocodile species from Ethiopia likely lived alongside Lucy’s species and dominated the wetlands of Hadar more than 3 million years ago. More than 3 million years ago, when early human relatives such as the famous Lucy moved across the African landscape, they likely shared their world with a formidable crocodile that had […]
Scientists Finally Think They Know Why T. rex Had Tiny Arms
A new study suggests T. rex and other giant predators evolved tiny arms because their massive skulls took over as the primary hunting weapon. As their bites became more powerful, their forelimbs may have gradually faded into evolutionary leftovers. Why T. Rex and Other Giant Predators Evolved Tiny Arms The famously tiny arms of Tyrannosaurus […]
Scientists Are Turning Ocean Trash Into Roads – and It’s Actually Working
Hawaii researchers are testing whether plastic waste and abandoned fishing nets can be safely reused in asphalt roads. Hawaii is struggling with plastic waste. Recycling is difficult and expensive for the island state, especially when the waste includes marine debris that remains in the surrounding ocean waters. Researchers in Hawaii are testing a way to […]
Scientists Are Turning Ocean Trash Into Roads – and It’s Actually Working
Hawaii researchers are testing whether plastic waste and abandoned fishing nets can be safely reused in asphalt roads. Hawaii is struggling with plastic waste. Recycling is difficult and expensive for the island state, especially when the waste includes marine debris that remains in the surrounding ocean waters. Researchers in Hawaii are testing a way to […]
Scientists Are Turning Ocean Trash Into Roads – and It’s Actually Working
Hawaii researchers are testing whether plastic waste and abandoned fishing nets can be safely reused in asphalt roads. Hawaii is struggling with plastic waste. Recycling is difficult and expensive for the island state, especially when the waste includes marine debris that remains in the surrounding ocean waters. Researchers in Hawaii are testing a way to […]
The Coldest “Stars” in the Galaxy Might Actually Be Alien Megastructures
Astronomers may be able to identify possible Dyson swarms by looking for unusually cold, clean infrared signals around long-lived stars. Since physicist Freeman Dyson introduced the idea in 1960, the “Dyson sphere” has become one of the most sought-after possible technosignatures in the search for advanced alien civilizations. The basic idea is that a civilization […]
The Simple Habit That Could Lower Your Cancer Risk
Regular movement may help lower cancer risk, and even small increases in activity can be beneficial. For many people, starting an exercise routine can feel intimidating or easy to put off. But scientists continue to uncover evidence that regular physical activity does far more than improve strength or heart health — it may also help […]
The Simple Habit That Could Lower Your Cancer Risk
Regular movement may help lower cancer risk, and even small increases in activity can be beneficial. For many people, starting an exercise routine can feel intimidating or easy to put off. But scientists continue to uncover evidence that regular physical activity does far more than improve strength or heart health — it may also help […]
The Simple Habit That Could Lower Your Cancer Risk
Regular movement may help lower cancer risk, and even small increases in activity can be beneficial. For many people, starting an exercise routine can feel intimidating or easy to put off. But scientists continue to uncover evidence that regular physical activity does far more than improve strength or heart health — it may also help […]
The Secret to Living Past 100 May Be Hidden in Your Blood
A new study suggests that people who live past 100 may carry unique metabolic “fingerprints” in their blood that differ from typical aging patterns. What allows some people to live past 100 while staying remarkably healthy? Scientists have long known that exceptional longevity is shaped by a combination of genetics and lifestyle, from plant-rich diets […]