Anisotropic zoning in the upper crust of the Tianshan Tectonic Belt
The collision between the Indian and Eurasian plates resulted in the formation of the Tianshan Tectonic Belt; however, the formation mechanism of Tianshan and the construction of a dynamic model explaining it remain to be realized and an integrated u.....»»
NASA leaves its Artemis I rocket exposed to winds above design limits
NASA likely to begin inspections of the rocket and spacecraft later today. Enlarge / The upper part of the Space Launch System rocket and the Orion spacecraft likely faced the strongest wind gusts on Thursday morning. (credit: Tr.....»»
New report outlines a major initiative to study geologic hazards related to subduction zones
A new report, co-authored by Carnegie's Diana Roman, presents a plan for an ambitious interdisciplinary initiative aimed at advancing understanding of the processes that trigger earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides, and volcanic eruptions where tectonic.....»»
Genetic analysis of Neolithic people from Mesopotamia shows blend of demographics
A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in Turkey, working with one colleague from Austria and two from Sweden, has found evidence via genetic analysis of a blend of demographics in Neolithic people living in the Upper Tigris port.....»»
Mars"s crust is more complex and evolved than previously thought
Early crust on Mars may be more complex than previously thought—and it may even be similar to our own planet's original crust......»»
A global helium shortage has doctors concerned about a squeeze on MRIs
Helium takes thousands of years to form within the earth through radioactive decay. Its small size makes it lighter than air, so it slowly seeps through the earth's crust and collects in gas pockets we can drill into and tap. Its extremely long gesta.....»»
Ocean microbes get their diet through a surprising mix of sources, study finds
One of the smallest and mightiest organisms on the planet is a plant-like bacterium known to marine biologists as Prochlorococcus. The green-tinted microbe measures less than a micron across, and its populations suffuse through the upper layers of th.....»»
Take a seat on these chairs made out of conveyor belts
Designer Woojin Park’s new conveyor belt chair might not be the most comfortable seat out there, but it sure is pretty. More than a century ago, Henry Ford revolutionized the manufacturing industry by rolling out the conveyor belt system.....»»
This Call of Duty-themed haptic feedback vest brings you closer to the battlefield
If you want to feel like you're really in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, this haptic feedback vest and belt will let you feel every shot......»»
Tesla recalls 24,000 Model 3s in U.S.
Tesla Inc is recalling 24,000 2017-2022 Model 3s in the U.S. over a seat belt issue......»»
Spritacular: NASA"s new citizen science project to capture elusive upper atmospheric electrical phenomena on camera
A flash of lightning, and then—something else. High above the storm, a crimson figure blinks in and out of existence. If you see it, you are a lucky witness of a sprite, one of the least-understood electrical phenomena in Earth's upper atmosphere......»»
Google profits plummet 27 percent in Q3 2022 earnings report
Google shut down a bunch of projects this quarter, and now we see why. Enlarge (credit: Sean Gallup | Getty Images) Google CEO Sundar Pichai has been on a belt-tightening mission at Google over the past three months, so it se.....»»
Study offers new, sharper proof of early plate tectonics, flipping of geomagnetic poles
New research analyzing pieces of the most ancient rocks on the planet adds some of the sharpest evidence yet that Earth's crust was pushing and pulling in a manner similar to modern plate tectonics at least 3.25 billion years ago. The study also prov.....»»
Research reveals magma activity beneath Mount Edgecumbe
Magma beneath long-dormant Mount Edgecumbe volcano in Southeast Alaska has been moving upward through Earth's crust, according to research the Alaska Volcano Observatory rapidly produced using a new method......»»
Petrology and geochemistry of the Carboniferous cutinite-rich coals from the Hequ area of China
For a study now published in Science China Earth Sciences, Dr. Daofu Song (State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Resources and Prospecting, China University of Petroleum, Beijing) and his team collected cutinite-rich coals from the Upper Carboniferous Ta.....»»
Researchers discover previously unknown mineralogy of the deep Earth
What is the structure of the Earth? For starters, it consists of several layers: the crust, the upper and lower mantle, and the core. The mantle makes up most of our planet's volume—84%. The lower mantle represents 55% of the Earth's volume—it is.....»»
“Mona Lisa effect” applies to animals, too
Chick experiments hint at why eyespots evolved independently in different species. Enlarge / A peacock butterfly (Aglais io) has eyespots on the upper surface of each forewing and hindwing that appear to look you in the eyes—a percep.....»»
“Mona Lisa effect” applies to animals too
Chick experiments hint at why eyespots evolved independently in different species. Enlarge / A peacock butterfly (Aglais io) has eyespots on the upper surface of each forewing and hindwing that appear to look you in the eyes—a percep.....»»
The Importance of Conveyor Belt System Maintenance in Your Warehouse
Conveyor belts are seen in warehouses and factories around the world, and these systems help to make work on the production line much easier in these settings. They allow for heavy items to be transported from one area to another and enhance the over.....»»
Report: Google “doubles down” on Pixel hardware, cuts Google Assistant support
Is the Google Assistant in trouble? It's true that it doesn't make any money... Enlarge Google is facing turbulent times due to CEO Sundar Pichai's decision to cut costs across the company. We first got word of this belt-tigh.....»»
"Do you have children?": How common greetings in Asian communities can feel loaded with stigma for women
Tina (not her real name), in her early 40s, is an accomplished woman from a Southeast Asian country, with a postgraduate degree under her belt......»»