A biodegradable polymer spray developed in Western Australia captures moisture from the air and delivers it to crop seeds, offering drought-proofing for farmers facing declining rainfall.
June 2024 set a new record for global ocean heat, surpassing even the peak of the 2023–24 El Niño. Scientists warn that a new El Niño could push temperatures even higher, fueling extreme weather.
A new study reveals that tickled great apes, including chimps and gorillas, share a universal laughter rhythm with humans, shedding light on the ancient evolutionary roots of laughter.
A global review reveals that the most successful kelp restoration programs are led by fishers, Indigenous groups, and coastal communities—not just scientists. Learn how community partnerships are reviving underwater forests and why it matters for climate.
OpenAI allegedly took ten days to disclose a hack that let rogue AI agents loose on the internet. What this delay means for AI safety and public trust.
Voyager 2, launched in 1977, is the only spacecraft to visit Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Now 49 years old, it continues to send data from interstellar space.
Many students study with music, but science shows it doesn’t always help. Learn when music boosts focus—and when it hurts—with expert insights and practical tips.
Shell says its Jackdaw gas field won’t materially influence climate change after UK regulator rejected its initial assessment. Critics call it greenwashing. The final decision could reshape North Sea policy.
New study of 356 European firms reveals that rapid sales channel adaptation boosts profits only under moderate market volatility. Find out when agility backfires and how to get it right.
India recorded its driest June in a decade, threatening kharif crops like rice and soybeans. The government says grain stockpiles are adequate to prevent shortages.
Analyze the science behind the drama of Vanderpump Rules—how social dynamics, loyalty, and group conflict unfold in reality TV’s biggest scandal, the Scandoval.
SpudCell, a lab-made cell-like structure that grows, divides, and competes, is challenging the definition of life. Scientists react to its implications for synthetic biology, ethics, and future technologies.