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4 days ago | 
earth.com | Rodielon Putol
A new deep-sea octopus with a pancake-flat body and enormous eyes has been found off the coast of Australia. This tiny marine creature, now officially named Opisthoteuthis carnarvonensis – or the Carnarvon flapjack octopus – was discovered in the depths of the Carnarvon Canyon Marine Park. It’s the latest of ten new species described from samples collected during a 2022 expedition aboard the RV Investigator.
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4 days ago | 
earth.com | Rodielon Putol
06-02-2025Earth’s glaciers are shrinking, and current climate pledges are not enough to stop this. A new international study warns that even if today’s promises hold, glaciers could lose 76% of their 2020 mass. This extent of glacier loss would come with severe consequences – a 9-inch rise in sea levels, disrupted ecosystems, and an increase in the frequency of natural hazards.
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5 days ago | 
earth.com | Rodielon Putol
When it comes to heart health, focusing on food quality may be more beneficial than cutting carbs or fats. A major new study that tracked nearly 200,000 people over several decades found that the quality of food – not just the type of diet – makes a big difference for the heart. The study was led by researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
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5 days ago | 
earth.com | Rodielon Putol
06-02-2025What if some of the ocean’s smallest currents turned out to be some of the most powerful forces shaping Earth’s climate? New research is finally giving scientists a detailed look at these elusive ocean features. The research was led by scientists from Texas A&M University, working in collaboration with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), the Centre National d’Études Spatiales (CNES), and Caltech.
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5 days ago | 
earth.com | Rodielon Putol
Singing to a baby isn’t just a way to pass the time – it can have real benefits for your infant’s mood. Many parents find themselves humming a tune or softly singing a lullaby without even thinking. Across cultures, singing to babies seems to come naturally. New research confirms that this simple habit could be doing more than just entertaining your little one – it could be improving their overall well-being.
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5 days ago | 
earth.com | Rodielon Putol
Several moments in Earth’s distant past help answer two fundamental questions: How did we get here? And where are we headed? These turning points reveal how life adapts to environmental changes. One event, known as the Great Oxidation Event (GOE), was especially significant. Over two billion years ago, oxygen began to accumulate in the atmosphere for the first time. This shift made complex life, including humans, possible.
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5 days ago | 
earth.com | Rodielon Putol
Cannabis has been deeply intertwined with human civilization for over 10,000 years. It has served many purposes – from producing textiles and food to providing medicinal oils. Although most people today associate cannabis with its psychoactive compound THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), its historical significance extends far beyond recreational use.
Despite its long-standing importance, cannabis has remained one of the least developed crops, largely due to a century of legal restrictions.
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5 days ago | 
earth.com | Rodielon Putol
Frogs, salamanders, and other amphibians have long faced growing threats. Habitat loss, climate change, and deadly fungal infections are well-known dangers. But there’s another, less visible threat: roads. Every year, millions of amphibians are killed as they attempt to cross busy roads, especially during their short migration season.
A new study brings fresh hope. Scientists, working alongside community members, found that simple wildlife underpass tunnels can sharply cut amphibian deaths.
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6 days ago | 
earth.com | Rodielon Putol
Larvae of the wasp species Vespula shidai are considered a delicacy in central Japan. Known as hachinoko, the larvae are either harvested from wild nests or reared by hand in rural woodlands. But until recently, little was known about what these larvae actually eat – especially when comparing their diet in the wild to those reared by humans. A new study from Kobe University has taken a closer look – literally – at the gut contents of these larvae.
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6 days ago | 
earth.com | Rodielon Putol
We often don’t realize it, but emotions shape nearly every decision we make. They help us navigate through daily life, influencing the actions we take and the choices we consider. When emotions work as they should, they guide us safely. But when they linger too long or strike at the wrong time, they can create problems.
Despite decades of research, scientists still have much to learn about how the brain generates emotions. How does a fleeting feeling become a lasting state?
