Methane pulses on Mars possibly driven by atmospheric pressure changes
New research shows that atmospheric pressure fluctuations that pull gases up from underground could be responsible for releasing subsurface methane into Mars's atmosphere; knowing when and where to look for methane can help the Curiosity rover search.....»»
Femtosecond lasers and ordered nanopillars: A new path for high-speed electron control
The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai, in collaboration with the Australian National University, Canberra has demonstrated a novel way of steering a beam of relativistic electron pulses produced by an ultrahigh intensity, femtosecond las.....»»
NASA orbiter captures one last image of retired InSight lander on Mars
An image from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter shows one last view of the now-retired InSight lander mission......»»
Anthropologists call for tracking and preservation of human artifacts on Mars
Are human spacecraft, landers, rovers and other space-exploration debris little more than trash littering the surface of Mars, or the modern equivalent of Clovis points—treasured artifacts marking Homo sapiens' lust for new frontiers?.....»»
What type of AI system best suits your management style?
As managers face more pressure in implementing artificial intelligence (AI) into the workflow, a study from researchers at Florida Atlantic University and two other schools offers insights to help managers adapt......»»
Buying a TV in 2025? Expect lower prices, more ads, and an OS war.
"I do fear that the pressure to make better TVs will be lost..." If you're looking to buy a TV in 2025, you may be disappointed by the types of advancements TV brands will be prio.....»»
Identity fraud attacks using AI are fooling biometric security systems
AI-driven identity fraud surges, with deepfake technology complicating verification processes......»»
Airborne observations identify major source of US landfill methane emissions
A team has found via testing from airplanes that landfill work faces tend to be responsible for the biggest share of methane emissions in U.S. landfills. Their findings are published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology. The researcher.....»»
Oxidation in glacial rivers and lakes could help mitigate methane emissions
A new study offers a rare glimmer of hope in the face of climate change, suggesting glacial rivers and lakes may play a crucial role in mitigating the effects of methane—a powerful greenhouse gas that recent studies have shown emerges as glaciers m.....»»
NASA’s Mars rover just emerged from Jezero Crater. So, what next?
After a three-and-a-half month climb, NASA's Perseverance rover has finally reached the top of the Jezero Crater rim. So, what now?.....»»
OpenAI’s Sora doesn’t feel like the game-changer it was supposed to be
OpenAI has been touting Sora as the future of video generation for nearly a year. What it released Tuesday can't possibly be what CEO Sam Altman meant......»»
Data-driven study finds gender inequality in academic publishing
Editors of academic journals hold an influential position in their field. They have decision-making power over which authors and papers get published, set journal policy, and help shape the trajectory of their discipline. It is also a role in which w.....»»
NASA honors Algerian parks with Martian namesakes
NASA's mapping of Mars now bears the names of three iconic Algerian national parks, Algerian physicist Noureddine Melikechi, a member of the US space agency's largest Mars probe mission, has told AFP......»»
Human settlement of Mars isn"t as far off as you might think
Could humans expand out beyond their homeworld and establish settlements on the planet Mars? The idea of settling the red planet has been around for decades. However, it has been seen by skeptics as a delusion at best and mere bluster at worst......»»
NASA believes it understands why Ingenuity crashed on Mars
Engineers are already beginning to plan for possible follow-on missions. Eleven months after the Ingenuity helicopter made its final flight on Mars, engineers and scientists at NA.....»»
NASA learns how the Ingenuity helicopter ended up crashing on Mars
The Ingenuity helicopter flew on Mars for an incredible 72 flights. Now, NASA has shared findings of why the mission came to an end......»»
Brazilian beef and leather companies fall short in tackling deforestation, a study finds
The next United Nations climate conference, COP30, will be held in Belem, the capital of an Amazon region where widespread deforestation mainly driven by cattle farming has turned the surrounding rainforest from a vital carbon sink into a significant.....»»
Sink to source: Arctic is now emitting more carbon than it absorbs
After locking carbon dioxide in its frozen soil for millennia, the Arctic tundra is undergoing a dramatic transformation, driven by frequent wildfires that are turning it into a net source of carbon dioxide emissions, a US agency said Tuesday......»»
Ozone recovery delayed 17 years by feedstock emissions, old gear
A new study published in the journal Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics reveals a 17-year delay in the projected recovery of the ozone layer since 2006, underscoring the need for enhanced global environmental policies and enforcement......»»
Itch.io platform briefly goes down due to “AI-driven” anti-phishing report
Domain registrar failed to respond after offending content was taken down. Popular indie game platform itch.io says its domain was briefly taken down for a few hours Monday mornin.....»»
Itch.io platform briefly goes down to “AI-driven” anti-phishing report
Domain registrar failed to respond after offending content was taken down. Popular indie game platform itch.io says its domain was briefly taken down for a few hours Monday mornin.....»»