Uplift: The Science of Happiness
Uplift: The Science of Happiness - CBS News Watch CBS News David Begnaud talks to a Harvard professor who studies the science of happiness. Steve Hartman shares a lesson in…
There's $60 Billion in Potential Hidden in Your Discarded Gadgets
Recycling is important, yes. But even this is completely inadequate to meet our needs. We think of it as the best option to use virgin materials. In fact, it can…
Evidence of Massive Solar Storm Strike on Earth 2,700 Years Ago Found in Tree Rings
In a study published in Communications Earth & Environment, scientists uncovered evidence of an immense solar storm that struck Earth around 664–663 BCE. According to reports, researchers from the University…
James Webb Space Telescope Reveals Surprising Details of Westerlund 1 Star Cluster
Using advanced infrared imaging, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured unprecedented details of the supermassive star cluster Westerlund 1, located around 12,000 light-years from Earth. The findings, released…
Researchers Find Evidence of Embalming Practices in 16th-Century France
A research paper published in the Scientific Reports journal has detailed the discovery of embalming practices by an aristocratic French family between the 16th and 17th centuries. A team from…
Two Different Proto-Human Species Lived Together in Keyna 1.5 Million Years Ago, Claims Study
A discovery in Kenya has revealed that Homo erectus and Paranthropus boisei, two distinct hominin species, coexisted 1.5 million years ago, according to reports. According to a study published in…
Youngest Exoplanet Ever Discovered Orbiting Around a Growing Protostar 520 Light-Years Away
A gas giant exoplanet, estimated to be just 3 million years old, has been identified by researchers as one of the youngest planets ever observed. The planet, named TIDYE-1b, orbits…
ISRO Deploys Satellites to Monitor Cyclone Fengal Which Is Moving Towards Tamil Nadu
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has deployed its advanced satellite technology to closely monitor Cyclone Fengal as it nears the Tamil Nadu coast. The monitoring, which began on November…
China Is Reportedly Trying to Protect Its Potatoes From Rising Temperatures and Climate Change Impact
Chinese scientists are reportedly racing against time to protect potatoes, a vital global food crop, from the adverse effects of climate change. Research conducted under the International Potato Center (CIP)…
Lithium Mining Could Have Drastic Impact on Water Quality and Environment, Says Study
A recent study by researchers at Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment has examined the water quality effects of a historic lithium mine in North Carolina, specifically near Kings…