Renewables Hit Record 58% Share of Germany’s Power Consumption
Renewable energy accounted for a record-high 58% of Germany’s electricity consumption in the first half of 2026, up…
July’s planetary lineup is changing — and Venus is the last one standing
The three-planet evening show that graced June’s twilight sky has now dwindled to one lone survivor. Mercury and…
Claude’s Solution to Decades-Long Math Mystery Is ‘Essentially Correct,’ Physicists Say
As typically is the case with AI, whether it truly adds any value to human work depends on…
What is the most American animal?
In 1782, a lesser-known Founding Father, Charles Thomson, slapped a shield onto a bald eagle with talons full…
Sun unleashes powerful X-class solar flare and Earth-bound CME that could spark northern lights for July 4 weekend
A restless Earth-facing sunspot unleashed a powerful X-class solar flare on June 30, triggering radio blackouts across parts…
America’s Best Towns to Visit in 2026
American communities have never been more essential. In towns and cities, we get out and meet people who…
Scientists propose launching a giant ‘airbag’ into space to protect us from solar superstorms — and experts say it’s ‘quite feasible’
Researchers have proposed creating a novel satellite constellation, dubbed StormWall, that could shield Earth from the worst effects…
Quantum tunnelling and leakage current across two-dimensional materials
Backes, C. et al. Production and processing of graphene and related materials. 2D Mater. 7, 022001 (2020). Article …
Australian spider declared world’s fastest after record-breaking sprint
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Ocean-monitoring satellite spots wildfire smoke from space photo of the day for July 1, 2026
Swirls of wildfire smoke can be seen over Canada. (Image credit: NASA) Wildfires across the globe can be…
Toxic for 100 years: the UK golf course built on chemical waste | Environment
One morning in Sandbach, a neighbour appeared at Graham Warner’s door with a large folder: a delivery, she…
Vantor offers up-to-date imagery with WorldView 3D
SAN FRANCISCO – Vantor, the company previously known as Maxar Intelligence, unveiled WorldView 3D July 1, to provide…