An iconic Native American stone tool technology discovered in Arabia
A new article examines fluted projectile points from southern Arabia, detailing production methods and technical aspects that indicate differences in function from the technology...
New acid mine drainage treatment turns waste into valuable critical minerals
A new way to treat acid mine drainage (AMD) could help transform the environmental pollution problem into an important domestic source of the critical...
Land use changes may increase disease outbreak risks
Global changes in land use are disrupting the balance of wild animal communities in our environment, and species that carry diseases known to infect...
Optical seismometer survives ‘hellish’ summit of Caribbean volcano
The heights of La Soufrière de Guadeloupe volcano can be hellish, sweltering at more than 48 degrees Celsius (120 degrees Fahrenheit) and swathed in...
Algal symbiosis could shed light on dark ocean
New research has revealed a surprise twist in the symbiotic relationship between a type of salamander and the alga that lives inside its eggs....
Incorporating solar harvesting into the side of buildings could enhance energy sustainability
If builders could incorporate solar harvesting into the siding of a building, the amount of energy from the grid that a structure would need...
Blanket of rock debris offers glaciers more protection from climate change than previously known
A new study which provides a global estimate of rock cover on the Earth's glaciers has revealed that the expanse of rock debris on...
Lava tubes on Mars and the Moon are so wide they can host planetary...
Subsurface cavities created by lava on Mars and the Moon could provide a shield against cosmic radiation, new research suggests.
To bond with nature, kids need solitary activities outdoors
A new study found solitary activities like fishing, hunting or exploring outside are key to building strong bonds between children and nature.
Climate change may melt the ‘freezers’ of pygmy owls and reduce their overwinter survival
Ecologists have discovered that the food hoards pygmy owls collect in nest-boxes ('freezers') for winter rot due to high precipitation caused by heavy autumn...




















