Neanderthal DNA extracted from cave dirt shows population movements 100,000 years ago

Where ancient humans lived — and when — can be unveiled using DNA extracted from sediment layers dug from cave floors.

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‘Forests are not renewable’: the felling of Sweden’s ancient trees

Forests cover 70% of the country, but many argue the Swedish model of replacing old-growth forests with monoculture plantations is bad for biodiversity...

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‘Single-use plastics’ to be phased out in Australia from 2025 include plastic utensils and straws

Plastic cutlery and straws are among the types of single-use plastics to be phased out in Australia from 2025 under a plan to reduce plastic waste.

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Officials, Voters, Show More Concern About Plastic Waste in Ocean After Kids’ Presentations

A new study from North Carolina State University found that, on average, voters and local leaders showed greater concern about plastic and other garbage in the ocean after watching kids’ presentations.

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With impressive accuracy, dogs can sniff out coronavirus

Many long for a return to a post-pandemic “normal,” which, for some, may entail concerts, travel, and large gatherings. But how to keep safe amid these potential public health risks?

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Google Earth Update Lets You See How Climate Change Has Dramatically Altered Our World - IGN

Google Earth's latest update brings a time-lapse feature to specific locations on Earth that allows users to view the way areas have changed from 1985 to 2020.

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The Dawn of Wireless Electricity Is Finally Upon Us. And New Zealand Is Giving It a Try.

This startup says it can send electric power over long distances without copper wire.

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