Interstellar Visitor 3I/ATLAS Finally Wakes Up, Spewing Organics and Water
There’s been plenty in the news about 3I/ATLAS over the course of the past 8 months. Our third…
Antarctic researchers solve long-standing Blood Falls mystery
Scientists have linked a sudden burst of rust-red water at Antarctica’s Blood Falls to a measurable drop in…
The natural architecture of oyster reefs maximizes recruit survival
Huston, M. A general hypothesis of species diversity. Am. Nat. 113, 81–101 (1979). Article MathSciNet Google Scholar Kovalenko,…
NASA Reveals Hidden 2.5 Billion-Year-Old Geological Wonder in Stunning Space Photo
NASA’s stunning astronaut photo from the International Space Station unveils the breathtaking beauty of Zimbabwe’s Great Dyke, a…
This Galaxy Is 99% Dark Matter—and Basically Invisible
Dark matter doesn’t emit, absorb, or reflect light. It’s invisible but supposedly makes up 85% of the universe’s…
Bolivian Hiker Killed 4-Foot Snake That Turned Out To Be Something Surprising
While hiking through the lowlands of Bolivia, one hiker stumbled upon something startling. A 4-foot snake was hiding…
Fungi on International Space Station Show Surprising Metal Extraction Skills
As human space exploration pushes farther from Earth, the need for sustainable ways to obtain local resources is…
The biggest trees in the Peruvian Amazon store the most carbon — and they also face the greatest threat from humans
The biggest trees in the Peruvian Amazon store disproportionately more carbon than smaller trees do, a new study…
City-size, cold-volcano comet transforms into a glowing ‘snail shell’ after major explosive outburst
A mysterious volcanic comet has transformed into a giant, “fossil-like” spiral of light after one of its most…
Colchester zoo celebrates birth of endangered pileated gibbon
The birth of a pileated gibbon was “great news for the conservation of the species”, said a zoo.…
Green energy project halted over Chile observatory concerns
A new analysis finds that a planned green hydrogen and ammonia complex in northern Chile would have added…
NOAA warns — Atmospheric patterns are cracking and regions could swing between intense rain and extreme drought
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has sounded the warning bell. In some regions, citizens should brace…