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Ancient meteorite could reveal the origins of life on Earth

A 4.6-billion-year-old meteorite found in the laying in the imprint of a horseshoe is likely a remnant of cosmic debris left over from the birth of the solar system and could answer questions about how life began on Earth......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgJul 19th, 2021

Apple takes a three-day week for its Mac launches

Take the rest of the week off — as Apple is. The promised week of announcements turned out to be three days, as Apple confirms there are no more products to reveal.John Ternus with the small Mac mini, which wasn't the only thing shorter than expect.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

A remarkable fossil assemblage gets a new interpretation

A team of paleontologists recently discovered that an ancient seascape known for its diverse assemblage of exceptionally preserved fossils represents an unexpected oceanic setting, placing the fossils in an environmental context that is dramatically.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

NASA to launch solar coronagraph to Space Station

NASA's Coronal Diagnostic Experiment (CODEX) is ready to launch to the International Space Station to reveal new details about the solar wind including its origin and its evolution......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

NASA and NOAA rank 2024 ozone hole as 7th-smallest since recovery began

Healing continues in the atmosphere over the Antarctic: a hole that opens annually in the ozone layer over Earth's southern pole was relatively small in 2024 compared to other years. Scientists with NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Study finds comb jellies can reverse age

A new article published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals the unprecedented ability for reverse development in a ctenophore, also called comb jelly. The findings suggest that life cycle plasticity in animals might be more com.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Norman coin hoard becomes England"s most valuable treasure—it could have been worth a lot more

There is clearly giddy excitement in the shaky footage showing hands scrabbling in the soil in the Chew Valley in south-west England. A close-up shot captures someone pulling silver coin after silver coin from the churned earth as a woman laughs "the.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Optical amplifier and record-sensitive receiver pave the way for faster space communication

In space exploration, long-distance optical links can now be used to transmit images, films and data from space probes to Earth using light. But in order for the signals to reach all the way and not be disturbed along the way, hypersensitive receiver.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

This ancient tadpole fossil is the oldest ever discovered

Scientists have discovered the oldest-known fossil of a giant tadpole that wriggled around over 160 million years ago......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Apple launches entry MacBook Pro 14-inch with M4 chip, 16GB RAM, better battery life, more

Apple has unveiled a new M4 MacBook Pro, and just like the M3 last year, there’s a new 14-inch entry model along with two higher-cost premium versions. Here are all the details on the more budget-friendly, entry 14-inch MacBook Pro. more….....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

The M4 MacBook Pro has the longest battery life ever in a Mac

Apple just launched its brand new M4 MacBook Pro, the last in a trio of Mac announcements made this week. Along with upgrades to the chip, display, and camera, Apple claims the new MacBook Pro has the best battery life ever in a Mac. Here’s what th.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Hyundai teases a three-row Ioniq 9 electric SUV

The proper Ioniq 9 reveal happens in November. In November, Hyundai will formally unveil its next electric vehicle. It's the new Ioniq 9, a three-row SUV that uses Hyundai Motor G.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

How life began on Earth: Model suggests ancient Earth had organic-rich atmosphere

The key to unlocking the secrets of distant planets starts right here on Earth. Researchers at Tohoku University, the University of Tokyo, and Hokkaido University have developed a model that considers various atmospheric chemical reactions to estimat.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

How life began on Earth: Modeling the ancient atmosphere

The key to unlocking the secrets of distant planets starts right here on Earth. Researchers at Tohoku University, the University of Tokyo, and Hokkaido University have developed a model that considers various atmospheric chemical reactions to estimat.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

A Lost Mayan City Has Been Found With Laser Mapping

Archaeologists have revealed an ancient lost Mayan city using advanced laser mapping technology, unearthing monumental structures such as pyramids and plazas. Named Valeriana, the city is believed to have been founded before 150 AD......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Volcanic "cryptic carbon" emissions may be a hidden driver of Earth"s past climate

An international team of geoscientists led by a volcanologist at Rutgers University-New Brunswick has discovered that, contrary to present scientific understanding, ancient volcanoes continued to spew carbon dioxide into the atmosphere from deep with.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Scout Motors creates connections with its new electric Terra truck and Traveler SUV

The reveal event for the electric Terra truck and Traveler SUV aimed to establish a solid connection between the concept EVs and the attendees......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

Experts call for trillions of dollars spent on fossil fuels to be redirected

New global findings in the 8th annual indicator report of The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change reveal that people in every country face record-breaking threats to health and survival from the rapidly changing climate, with 10 of 15 indic.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 30th, 2024

The faces of disaster: Social vulnerability spotlighted in dataset

Natural hazards like hurricanes can take a higher than average toll on life and property on certain population groups, such as the elderly. A dataset that highlights vulnerable populations in hazard mitigation plans was awarded a 2024 DesignSafe Data.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Mars may have been habitable much more recently than thought

Evidence suggests Mars could very well have been teeming with life billions of years ago. Now cold, dry, and stripped of what was once a potentially protective magnetic field, the red planet is a kind of forensic scene for scientists investigating wh.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Researchers reveal key findings from national voter opinion survey on the economy and political stress

Researchers at the University of South Florida have released findings from a nationwide survey that measures attitudes related to several key election issues. The survey, sponsored by Cyber Florida at USF, addresses how Americans feel about topics in.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024