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Bizarre radio signals that defy physics detected under Antarctica: ‘It’s one of these long-standing mysteries’

Researchers detected mysterious radio waves in Antarctica that seem to defy the rules of particle physics. Now they're searching for a cause. The Antarctic Impulsive Transient Antenna experiment uses 24 antennas attached to a NASA balloon to study neutrinos. (Image credit: Stephanie Wissel / Penn State) Instruments flying more than 18 miles (29 kilometers) above Antarctic

Vera C Rubin Observatory reveals 1st stunning images of the cosmos. Scientists are ‘beyond excited about what’s coming’

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has released its first images as it begins its 10-year mission conducting the Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST). The LSST will revolutionize astronomy with one of its primary aims being the investigation of dark energy, the mysterious force driving the accelerating expansion of the universe, and dark matter, the strange substance that accounts for 85% of the

Molecular Jackhammers Drill Pathway to Killing Cancer Cells   

The first-of-its-kind technique could offer a much safer and more effective alternative to current cancer treatments. Image: Rachel Barton/Texas A&M Engineering Just as jackhammers can penetrate concrete, molecular jackhammers (MJH) are nanoscopic machines capable of creating blows so strong that they can crack or rupture the cell membrane, decompensating and killing the

Study: Modest moss supports billions of tons of carbon storage

Plant life plays a crucial role in fighting climate change by absorbing and transforming greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide. For instance, over its lifetime, a tree can absorb more than a ton of carbon from the air and store it in wood and roots. The presence of mosses blanketing the soil is actually a positive indication rather than a negative one. Mosses play a crucial role in establishing

CO2 levels just broke another record. Here’s what that means

The CO2 concentration at the Mauna Loa observatory in Hawaii has passed 430 parts per million Geophysicist Ralph Keeling in his lab at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at University of California San Diego, where carbon dioxide levels are tested. (Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego) When man first walked on the moon, the carbon dioxide concentration in Earth's

Wandering outside of the Styx: Surface activity of an iconic subterranean vertebrate, the olm (Proteus anguinus)

Animals living in caves have attracted the interest of naturalists and biologists since the beginning of modern science (Poulson & White, 1969; Vandel, 1964). Caves and other subterranean habitats are often perceived as extreme environments that deserve investigation because their simplified settings can help to understand evolutionary and ecological processes (Howarth, 1993; Mammola, 2019

France Mandates Solar Panels On Most Parking Lots; A Great Marriage With The EV

A French grocery store parking lot with solar panels AFP via Getty Images In a surprisingly strong move, the French Senate has voted to require that all parking lots in France above a certain size be covered with solar panels. This is forecast to generate 11 gigawatts, adding to France’s 160 gW capacity and nearly doubling the amount of solar. What’s particularly interesting is the

Descend Into the Heavenly Pit: Exploring Xiaozhai Tiankeng, the World’s Deepest Sinkhole

We have already written about a newly discovered giant sinkhole in China that has a primeval 'lost world' inside, but this one takes it to another dimension. Imagine a sinkhole so deep it takes half a day or more to hike from top to bottom and back. That's the reality of Xiaozhai Tiankeng, also known as the Heavenly Pit, the world's deepest sinkhole. Located in Fengjie County, China, this awe-

Volcanoes Send Secret Signals Through Trees And NASA Satellites Can See Them

Chaitén Volcano in southern Chile erupted on May 2, 2008, for the first time in 9,000 years. NASA satellites that monitor changes in vegetation near volcanoes could aid in earlier eruption warnings. Credit: Jeff Schmaltz, MODIS Rapid Response Team, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Trees near volcanoes might be the early warning signs scientists have been looking for — and now, they can

The Mighty Moss: Nature’s Unsung Superhero

In the grand theater of nature, where towering trees and vibrant flowers often steal the spotlight, an unexpected hero has emerged from the shadows. Moss, the humble green carpet that blankets our world, is finally getting its moment in the sun. Recent scientific discoveries have unveiled the crucial role these tiny botanical wonders play in ecosystems worldwide, proving that sometimes, the mighti