NASA flights map critical minerals from skies above western US
On a crystal-clear afternoon above a desert ghost town, a NASA aircraft scoured the ground for minerals. The plane, a high-altitude ER-2 research aircraft, had taken off early that morning from NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, Cali.....»»
Brief scientific literacy interventions may quash new conspiracy theories
The more time you spend on social media, the likelier you are to have come across a viral post that seems too strange to be true. Brief scientific literacy interventions, especially those that focus on critical thinking skills, may help to undermine.....»»
Clay minerals: Researchers observe for the first time how sediment particles align during deposition
Clay minerals are a major constituent of the Earth's surface and are mainly found in the sediments of lakes, rivers and oceans. The properties of clay and claystone depend on how the tiny sediment particles are orientated. Using the European Synchrot.....»»
Four projects blending First Nations knowledge and science to rewrite our understanding of the past
A lot of things scientists study are part of Country—the lands, waters and skies to which First Nations peoples are connected. In Australia, there has to date been little respect for the significance or value of cultural knowledge in scientific pra.....»»
Using LIDAR technology researchers study the impact of contrails on climate
In the skies over Virginia it is common to see contrails, cloud-like strips of condensed water left behind by aircraft at high altitude......»»
Initiative to map the Great Lakes from coast to coast, surface to floor
We know less about the bottom of the Great Lakes than we do about the surface of Mars, according to Jennifer Boehme......»»
Cyber Monday drone deals to take to the skies
Don't miss out on a chance to fly and a chance to save with the best Cyber Monday drone deals. Everyone gets the chance to fly like Superman......»»
Minerals in hot springs performed a key chemical reaction for early life on Earth, new study confirms
One of the biggest scientific mysteries is where life on Earth started......»»
Gaza"s cultural heritage has been devastated by the conflict with Israel—this is how we"re documenting the damage
Situated at the junction between Africa and Asia, Gaza is a critical archaeological landscape. But the region's heritage is currently facing an unprecedented risk of loss......»»
The $60 Billion Potential Hiding in Your Discarded Gadgets
Rich nations mine just a fraction of e-waste, leaving $60 billion a year in critical metals wasting away in boxes and drawers. But in West Africa, a dangerous recycling work is thriving......»»
"Marching orders haven"t changed": New Artemis mobile launcher takes shape amid uncertain future
Months after an alarmist review from NASA's Office of the Inspector General, hundreds of construction workers seem out to prove their critics wrong as progress picks up steam on the Artemis program's mobile launcher 2, the platform atop which future.....»»
Conceptual model illuminates role of polar ice sheets in climate tipping points
Polar ice sheets are critical for climate projections, according to new research published Nov. 27 in the journal Nature Communications Earth & Environment. Improving understanding of the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets is essential for reducing t.....»»
Biochemists uncover a new enzyme subclass in antimicrobial lanthipeptide biosynthesis
Biochemists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have discovered a new subclass of trifunctional enzymes in gram-positive bacteria, which play a critical role in the biosynthesis of an antimicrobial lanthipeptide......»»
Strategies for safe and equitable access to water: A catalyst for global peace and security
Water can be a catalyst for peace and security with a critical role in preventing conflicts and promoting cooperation among communities and nations—but only if managed equitably and sustainably, a study reveals......»»
NASA’s Mars rover reveals what it’s grateful for this Thanksgiving
Tens of millions of miles from home, NASA's Curiosity rover has shared what it's grateful for this Thanksgiving.....»»
Fortnite Chapter 6 countdown: start date, leaks, map changes
While the current Chapter 5 was all about action, thrill, and return of the iconic Marvel collab, Chapter 6 Season 1 promises a new theme and some collabs that are sure to appeal to the player base......»»
OnePlus 13 vs. Google Pixel 9 Pro: How does OnePlus fare against Google’s best?
The OnePlus 13 is not yet available in the Western market, but the Google Pixel 9 Pro is. Which phone should you buy?.....»»
South Korea officials say three dead in heavy snowfall
Heavy snowfall blanketed South Korea for a second consecutive day Thursday, resulting in three deaths overall and disrupting flights and ferry services, authorities said......»»
NASA’s rocket fireplace will ‘blow your guests away’
Why would you want to sit in front of an old-fashioned log fireplace when you can enjoy a virtual one featuring four rocket engines instead?.....»»
The threats of USB-based attacks for critical infrastructure
The threats of USB-based attacks for critical infrastructure.....»»
What fossilized dino feces can tell us about their rise to dominance
Scientists studied trace fossils called bromalites to reconstruct critical food webs in late Triassic, early Jurassic. Paleontologists have long puzzled over how the dinosaurs—o.....»»