Learn more about the earliest evidence of human-caused contamination from lead, found in the ancient Aegean.
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We May Have Longer Life Spans but We Don’t Have Longer Health Spans
Learn why we’re outliving our good health and how scientists are working to change that.
Basic Building Blocks of Life Found on Asteroid Bennu
Analyzing a sample from an asteroid named Bennu reveals the chemicals necessary to form DNA and RNA.
Wave Ripples Prove the Existence of Ice-Free Lakes on Ancient Mars
Learn about the analysis conducted on wave ripples in the Gale crater region of Mars, where ice-free ponds and lakes stood over 3 billion years ago.
By Taming South American Floodwaters, Neolithic Farmers Engineered Stable Community
Archeologists discover a complex network of drainage canals and storage ponds that allowed year-round maize production.
More Than Half of the Largest Bodies of Water in the World Are Drying Up
Due to climate change and other factors, waters levels are plummeting. Learn what could help and why it’s so important to address.
An Underwater Volcano Off of Oregon Coast May Erupt by End of 2025
Frequent earthquakes 300 miles off the coast of Oregon signal escalation for the underwater volcano named Axial Seamount.
A Methane-Spewing Mud Volcano Gives Sanctuary to Arctic Seafloor Species
Learn about the Borealis Mud Volcano on the Arctic seafloor and its role in maintaining biodiversity, which is driven by methane emissions.
Trouble with Your New Year’s Resolution? Here’s How to Make It Achievable
Learn more about why New Year’s resolutions often fail, and what you can do to make sure you stick to them.
What Good Parenting Looks Like in the Animal Kingdom
How do animals raise their young? Some don’t care for their offspring at all, and some families all pitch in.