Arizona wildfire near Kitt Peak observatory 40% contained
A lightning-caused wildfire that led to an evacuation of the Kitt Peak National Observatory southwest of Tucson is 40% contained, authorities said......»»
How mobile apps can boost conservation and help communities in the Global South
A team of researchers from Northern Arizona University has highlighted how mobile technology and apps can enable more inclusive achievement of global conservation goals......»»
Seeing this eclipse is probably the highest-reward, lowest-effort thing one can do in life
Don't not see it. Enlarge / The path of totality for the April 8 eclipse. (credit: National Solar Observatory) If you enter "how to see the eclipse" into your favorite search engine, you're bound to see thousands—milli.....»»
Here’s our comprehensive, in-depth guide to viewing the total solar eclipse
Seeing a solar eclipse is just about the easiest thing one can do in one's life. Enlarge / The path of totality for the April 8 eclipse. (credit: National Solar Observatory) If you enter "how to see the eclipse" into you.....»»
What your fruit bowl reveals about climate breakdown
Spring arrived in style on March 26 2021 in Kyoto, Japan, as cherry trees reached the peak of their bloom. This marked the earliest recorded date when most flowers have opened in a series of annual records dating back to 812 AD—over 1,200 years......»»
New study reveals unintended consequences of fire suppression
The escalation of extreme wildfires globally has prompted a critical examination of wildfire management strategies. A new study from the University of Montana reveals how fire suppression ensures that wildfires will burn under extreme conditions at h.....»»
Water persisted in Mars" Gale crater for longer than previously thought, study finds
Billions of years ago, Mars was home to abundant water, and its Gale crater contained a lake. Gradually, the climate changed, drying the red planet and creating the dusty desert world we know today......»»
Research reveals global wildfire risk trends in wildland–urban interface areas
Wildfires present complex socio-economic and ecological challenges, as they devastate vegetation, endanger communities, and cause extensive environmental, wildlife, and human health impacts. These consequences include severe air pollution and soaring.....»»
NASA"s Swift temporarily suspends science operations
On March 15, NASA's Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory entered into safe mode, temporarily suspending science operations due to degrading performance from one of its three gyroscopes (gyros), which are used to point the observatory for making observation.....»»
New baseline food and agricultural outlook report
Farm commodity prices have tumbled from the peak levels they rose to during spring 2022—and new projections suggest that downward pressure on prices could continue throughout 2024 and beyond......»»
Redwoods are growing almost as fast in the UK as their Californian cousins
New study finds that giant sequoias add 70 cm of height and store 160 kg of carbon per year. Enlarge / Looking up at the canopy of a redwood tree in a forest near Golden Gate Live Steamers, Grizzly Peak Boulevard in Oakland. (cre.....»»
IceCube identifies seven astrophysical tau neutrino candidates
The IceCube Neutrino Observatory, a cubic-kilometer-sized neutrino telescope at the South Pole, has observed a new kind of astrophysical messenger. In a new study recently accepted for publication as an Editors' Suggestion by the journal Physical Rev.....»»
Exploring exotic behaviors in population-imbalanced fermionic systems
Over the past 20 years, many physicists have studied ultra-cold fermionic systems contained in magnetic or optical traps. When an external magnetic field is applied to a two-species fermionic system, the particles can pair together to form composite.....»»
Maximum mass of non-rotating neutron star precisely inferred to be 2.25 solar masses
A study led by Prof. Fan Yizhong from the Purple Mountain Observatory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has achieved significant precision in determining the upper mass limit for non-rotating neutron stars, a pivotal aspect in the study of nuclear p.....»»
TCL’s bonkers China-only microLED TV is as tall as Darth Vader
TCL has started selling a massive, 163-inch microLED TV that can achieve 10,000 nits of peak brightness......»»
Groundbreaking survey reveals secrets of planet birth around dozens of stars
In a series of studies, a team of astronomers has shed new light on the fascinating and complex process of planet formation. The stunning images, captured using the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (ESO's VLT) in Chile, represent.....»»
Rain offers slight reprieve from largest wildfire in history of Texas
Rainfall offered some reprieve from the largest wildfire in the history of Texas, officials said Friday, though dry, gusty conditions were expected to return this weekend for a blaze that has killed two people and scorched a million acres......»»
Winds threaten to fuel huge Texas wildfire as blizzard hits California
Gusty weekend winds were threatening to worsen a million-acre wildfire that has already killed two people in the southern US, as a monster blizzard engulfed California's mountains Friday......»»
Texas battling largest wildfire in its history
Texas emergency crews were struggling Thursday to contain the largest wildfire in the US state's history, with the blaze leaving at least one person dead and scorching a million acres as it raged out of control......»»
A peak performance partnership: Apple Fitness+ teams up with Gympass
It was recently announced that Gympass, a leader in corporate wellness, would be integrating Apple Fitness+ for its subscribers with a Basic plan and above, giving them access to everything Apple Fitness+ has to offer. Head below to learn more. m.....»»
A black hole discovery could force us to rethink how galaxies came to be
Peering deep into the infancy of the universe, the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (VLT) recently confirmed the discovery of the brightest and fastest growing quasar. Quasars are luminous objects in the night sky powered by gas f.....»»