After 700,000 years, Iran’s dormant Taftan volcano is starting to rise
For decades, the colossal Taftan volcano of eastern Iran appeared a lifeless piece of history. It towered nearly…
Antarctic microbe has major food, cosmetic, and medical potential
In one of Earth’s driest, most harsh environments, scientists uncovered a micro-miracle. Down in Fumarole Bay on Deception…
Glaciers are keeping themselves from melting — but not for long
High in the mountains, glaciers once kept their cool—literally. The massive ice bodies create their own cold microclimates…
Scientists develop reusable air filter that mimics the human nose
Air pollution isn’t always visible, but it affects nearly every breath taken indoors. Floating in the air are…
Secrets beneath the Southern Ocean: How ancient waters helped cool the Earth
Between 800,000 and 430,000 years ago, Earth went through a series of fairly gentle warm-ups that scientists are…
How a planetary crash with Theia brought water and life to Earth
About 4.6 billion years ago, the Solar System formed from a cloud of dust and gas collapsing in…
Earth is getting darker and it’s changing the planet’s climate balance
For nearly twenty years, satellites have quietly gauged the flow of sunlight and heat through the Earth’s atmosphere.…
Scientists wake up microbes trapped in Arctic permafrost for 40,000 years
Far beneath the icy Alaskan tundra, life lay dormant for tens of thousands of years. In ice-laden soil…
New computer model predicts volcano collapses and tsunamis
When individuals hear volcanoes, they tend to envision blazing eruptions blasting into the air. However, volcanoes can also…
UCLA scientists use light to create energy-efficient generative AI models
Artificial intelligence has dazzled the world with its ability to create pictures, words, and even music from scratch.…