Confirmation of an auroral phenomenon
A new auroral phenomenon discovered by Finnish researchers a year ago is probably caused by areas of increased oxygen atom density occurring in an atmospheric wave channel. The speculative explanation offered by the researchers gained support from a.....»»
NASA"s Mars fleet will still conduct science while lying low
NASA will hold off sending commands to its Mars fleet for two weeks, from Nov. 11 to 25, while Earth and the Red Planet are on opposite sides of the sun. Called Mars solar conjunction, this phenomenon happens every two years. The missions pause becau.....»»
El Nino set to last at least til April: UN
The El Niño weather phenomenon, which triggers higher global temperatures, is expected to last until at least April 2024, the United Nations said on Wednesday......»»
Model shows how fish synchronize tail fins to save energy
Researchers from Tohoku University have developed a model that simulates the motion of fish tail fins. The model uncovers the underlying mechanisms behind a commonly observed phenomenon in fish: how they synchronize the movement of their tail fins, r.....»»
Storms kill three, displace thousands in southern South America
Three people have died and thousands have had to leave their homes due to heavy rains and flooding in southern South America this week, according to officials who pointed to the El Niño weather phenomenon......»»
HAARP artificial airglow may be widely visible in Alaska
Alaskans and visitors may be able to see an artificial airglow in the sky created by the High-frequency Active Auroral Research Program during a four-day research campaign that starts Saturday......»»
5 Things to Know About macOS Sonoma 14.2 Right Now [u]
Apple’s confirmed a new macOS Sonoma 14.2 update for Mac. The confirmation comes just a day after the company released macOS Sonoma 14.1. macOS Sonoma 14.2 is official and it’s in beta testing ahead of its public release later this year. The soft.....»»
Halloween streaming: The Enfield Poltergeist mystery explored in new Apple TV+ series
Apple TV+ today releases a new documentary series covering the spooky phenomenon known as The Enfield Poltergeist, perfectly timed for the Halloween season. All four episodes are streaming now. more….....»»
5 Things to Know About macOS Sonoma 14.2 Right Now
5 Things to Know About macOS Sonoma 14.2 Right Now is a post by Adam Mills from Gotta Be Mobile. Apple’s confirmed a new macOS Sonoma 14.2 update for Mac. The confirmation comes just a day after the company released macOS Sonoma 14.1. macOS Sonoma.....»»
3 Things to Know About watchOS 10.2 Right Now
3 Things to Know About watchOS 10.2 Right Now is a post by Adam Mills from Gotta Be Mobile. Apple’s confirmed a new watchOS 10.2 update and the software is currently in beta testing ahead of its public release for Apple Watch. The confirmation.....»»
Examining how Mei-yu precipitation responds to climate change
Mei-yu (i.e., plume rain) is a distinct weather phenomenon in East Asia during summer, which is generally characterized by persistent rainy and cloudy weather in the middle-lower Yangtze River valley (hereinafter referred to as YRV) region from mid-J.....»»
El Niño"s changing patterns: Human influence on natural variability
Two recent scientific studies led by Dr. Paul Wilcox from the Department of Geology at the University of Innsbruck provide new insights into Earth's climate dynamics, with a particular focus on the El Niño phenomenon. The results show how El Niño r.....»»
Electrical control of quantum phenomenon could improve future electronic devices
A new electrical method to conveniently change the direction of electron flow in some quantum materials could have implications for the development of next-generation electronic devices and quantum computers......»»
Stolen genes allow parasitic control of behavior of host
A team led by Tappei Mishina at the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research (BDR) has discovered that parasites manipulate their hosts using stolen genes that they likely acquired through a phenomenon called horizontal gene transfer. The study.....»»
Drought in the Amazon: Understanding the causes and the need for an immediate action plan to save the biome
The drought plaguing the Amazon is a worrying portrait of the climate challenges facing the world. The combination of the El Niño phenomenon and anthropogenic climate change has played a significant role in accentuating this extreme weather event. T.....»»
Real-time visualization of plant-plant communications through airborne volatiles
Plants emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the atmosphere upon mechanical damages or insect attacks. Undamaged neighboring plants sense the released VOCs as danger cues to activate defense responses against upcoming threats. This phenomenon o.....»»
Examining the phenomenon of brand cancellation
Research in the International Journal of Technology Enhanced Learning has investigated the phenomenon of cancel culture and homed in on the emerging problem for companies of "brand cancellation." The work sheds light on the motivations and strategies.....»»
Watch NASA video showing Saturday’s stunning ‘ring of fire’ eclipse
Huge crowds gathered across parts of the Americas on Saturday to witness the stunning phenomenon of an annular solar eclipse......»»
What does El Nino mean for the coming winter?
El Niño, a weather phenomenon associated with warmer temperatures in the northern U.S. and wetter weather in the South, has arrived......»»
Sorry Apple fans, looks like we won"t see an OLED MacBook Pro until 2026
According to another report, we have even more confirmation that getting an OLED MacBook Pro before 2026 is most likely a pipedream......»»
Scientists reveal centromere repositioning in soybean genome
Researchers from China studying soybean genome evolution have focused on the phenomenon of centromere repositioning, which involves the formation of new centromeres at different chromosomal locations without altering the underlying DNA sequences. Thi.....»»