Increase in global warming potential of atmospheric black carbon since 1750
Jacobson, M. Z. Strong radiative heating due to the mixing state of black carbon in atmospheric aerosols. Nature…
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After nearly eight years navigating the inner Solar System, the BepiColombo mission has released incredible footage showing the…
Germany unveils JION quantum computer
German startup eleQtron has unveiled JION, a trapped-ion computer that can be controlled using indigenously developed magnetic gradient-induced…
“I repeatedly observed lions tracking hyenas.” GPS collars reveal secrets of fierce carnivore rivalry
Accepted wisdom on the African savannah has long been that hyenas tend to skulk after lions, tracking the…
Tiny Salt Crevices Could Act As Miniature “Greenhouses” For Martian Microbes
We’ve been searching for life on Mars for a long time now, but so far we’ve come up…
Auckland has an overlooked traffic pollution problem – and it’s not from exhausts
Cleaner engine standards and a gradual uptake of electric vehicles have been credited with helping improve Auckland’s air…
Poland’s EYCORE says first SAR satellite imagery validates domestic radar technology for security and defence missions in orbit
Polish space company EYCORE has released the first Earth imagery from EYCORE-1, its synthetic aperture radar satellite. The…
Meet Rachel Chen, the 18-year-old Los Angeles student who expanded a 1997 quantum-math idea to describe entire particle systems with simple diagrams; she won $100,000
Rachel Chen, 18, won $100,000 for her innovative quantum mathematics research. (Photo: Society for Science) At just 18,…
Its ribs stretch the skin to the point that they burst right through it, producing a row of barbs that inject poison into any predator
A good ribbing can defuse many potential conflicts. However, the recipients of a are unlikely to see the…
Optimizing tomato plant growth with microbes
Plants are home to a diverse array of microorganisms that support their growth and help them adapt…
‘Totally reliant on Mother Nature’: UK drought raises water security fears | Business and Economy News
London, United Kingdom – In a wheat field near High Wycombe in the rolling English countryside, Alex Nelms…
APOD: 2026 September 9 – Witness XZ Andromedae Wink
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