Ancient helium leaking from core offers clues of Earth"s formation
Helium-3, a rare isotope of helium gas, is leaking out of Earth's core, a new study reports. Because almost all helium-3 is from the Big Bang, the gas leak adds evidence that Earth formed inside a solar nebula, which has long been debated......»»
Increasing drought puts the resilience of the Amazon rainforest to the test
Since 2015, the Amazon has been slower to recover from increasing drought events, but, overall, the rainforest still shows a remarkable resilience. New international research led by KU Leuven Earth and environmental scientists shows that forest degra.....»»
Can coal mines be tapped for rare earth elements?
Deposits of designated critical minerals needed to transition the world's energy systems away from fossil fuels may, ironically enough, be co-located with coal deposits that have been mined to produce the fossil fuel most implicated in climate change.....»»
Alaska"s rusting waters: Pristine rivers and streams turning orange
Dozens of Alaska's most remote streams and rivers are turning from a crystal clear blue into a cloudy orange, and the staining could be the result of minerals exposed by thawing permafrost, finds new research in Communications Earth & Environment......»»
NASA, Sierra Space deliver Dream Chaser spaceplane to Florida for launch preparation
As part of NASA's efforts to expand commercial resupply in low Earth orbit, Sierra Space's uncrewed spaceplane arrived at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida ahead of its first flight to the International Space Station......»»
Core design: Why the iPad Pro can be faster than your Mac
Apple's fastest computers are the new iPad Pro, and M2 Ultra Mac Studio. Here's how, where, and when the iPad Pro can best Apple's speed-demon desktop.Apple's chips are becoming more proficient for gaming. Whenever Apple or any other tech company rol.....»»
Ancient DNA from an extinct native duck reveals how far birds flew to make New Zealand home
Ask a bird lover if they have heard of the extinct giant moa or its ancient predator, Haast's eagle, and the answer will likely be yes. The same can't be said of New Zealand's extinct, but equally unique, mergansers—a group of fish-eating ducks wit.....»»
Another short delay for Boeing Starliner, now targeting May 25
NASA and Boeing need more time to make sure a helium leak on its CST-100 Starliner is low enough risk to send humans into space......»»
Webb Telescope offers first glimpse of an exoplanet"s interior
A surprisingly low amount of methane and a super-sized core hide within the cotton candy–like planet WASP-107 b......»»
Chinese researchers issue critical warning on groundwater flooding risks
Karst regions, which cover about 15% of the Earth's land surface, provide freshwater for about a quarter of the world's population. Despite their importance, these areas are prone to frequent and often unnoticed groundwater flooding......»»
LG"s 34-inch UltraGear monitor plunges to $549 at Amazon today
Amazon's record-breaking 58% price drop on the LG 34GP950G-B 34-inch UltraGear display delivers the lowest price ever.Save 58% on this LG 34-inch UltraGear monitor.Mac users looking for an external display that offers ample screen real estate without.....»»
Astronomers determine Mars may face more potentially hazardous asteroids than Earth
A team of astronomers at Nanjing University has found evidence that Mars likely has more potentially hazardous asteroids in its path than Earth. In their study, posted on the arXiv preprint server, the group investigated the number of potentially haz.....»»
Iso-propagation vortices: Optical multiplexing for unprecedented information capacity
The future of optical communications just got brighter. In a development reported in Advanced Photonics, researchers from Nanjing University have introduced iso-propagation vortices (IPVs), a novel concept that offers a solution to a long-standing ch.....»»
Study finds evidence that subduction zone splay faults compound hazards of great earthquakes
Research has provided new insight into the tectonic plate shifts that create some of the Earth's largest earthquakes and tsunamis......»»
Seeking stronger steel, systematic look at 120 combinations of alloy elements provides clues
Decarbonization of automobiles not only requires a shift from gasoline engines to electric motors, but also quality steel parts that help the motors run while lessening the weight of vehicles. High-performance steel materials can offer quieter rides.....»»
"Wordle" today: Here"s the answer hints for May 17
Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1063 on May 17, as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself. Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you fi.....»»
"Doctor Who"s Susan Twist mystery: Breaking down the clues and fan theories
What is Russell T Davies up to with "Doctor Who" Season 14? We break down the fan theories and clues around the character Susan Twist. Why are Whovians losing their collective cool over Susan Twist? Well, it's because the elderly English actres.....»»
"Wordle" today: Here"s the answer hints for May 18
Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1064 on May 18, as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself. Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you fi.....»»
Why Earthlings are safe when huge solar storms strike our planet
When solar storms and coronal mass ejections hit Earth and create the Northern Lights, people are physically protected from radiation by Earth's magnetic field and atmosphere. From time to time, the sun discharges billions of tons of solar matt.....»»
"Wordle" today: Here"s the answer hints for May 19
Here's the answer for "Wordle" #1065 on May 19, as well as a few hints, tips, and clues to help you solve it yourself. Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you fi.....»»
Quordle today – hints and answers for Sunday, May 19 (game #846)
Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions......»»