Earth's core is leaking gold

The planet's center contains 99.999% of all known gold.

Every human semen sample contained microplastics in new study

Scientists detected Styrofoam, PVC, and other toxic particles.

How your phone can detect earthquakes

Fifty years since the first mobile phone call, the technology we carry around in our pocket is helping to create the world's biggest earthquake detection system.

The Californium that wasn’t — how ‘radioactive’ substance kept Bihar’s Gopalganj police on edge

On August 9, Bihar’s Gopalganj police seized what they suspected was Californium, a highly radioactive synthetic metal that’s prohibitively expensive. The seizure shook the entire district police set up, prompting scientists from the Department of Atomic Energy to get involved

Early warning is first defense in India climate disasters

KOCHI, India (AP) — For deep sea fishermen Charlene Lenis, Jerome Beji and their 10-person crew, knowing when a cyclone is approaching can spell the difference between life and death.