The earliest atmosphere on Mercury
Mercury is a most unusual planet. The smallest planet in the solar system, and the closest planet to the sun, it is in a 3:2 spin resonance, slowly turning and experiencing scorching heat up to 430 degrees Celsius, and the night side frigid, down to.....»»
Apple Car is delayed once again, now expected to arrive by 2028 at the earliest
Apple has changed its strategy to develop an electric vehicle and aims for a more basic EV with limited features designed to compete with currently available Tesla models.Apple Car won't make an appearance until 2028 — or laterThe company had previ.....»»
Ecosystem from 3.4 billion years ago: New pieces discovered in the cradle of life puzzle
A new study has unraveled key findings about the earliest life forms on Earth. In rock samples from Barberton, Republic of South Africa, researchers were able to find evidence of an unprecedented diverse biological carbon cycle established at 3.42 bi.....»»
Study uncovers the non-isotropic nature of tropospheric delay for high-precision GNSS positioning
Global navigation satellite systems (GNSSs) provide invaluable positioning data for countless applications, from everyday navigation to scientific research. Tropospheric delays, caused by the refractive properties of the atmosphere, significantly imp.....»»
Apple plans ‘living room’ atmosphere for Vision Pro demos
More details have emerged about how Apple is expected to present its Vision Pro headset to customers when it lands in stores in less than two weeks' time......»»
Old forests critically important for slowing climate change, merit immediate protection from logging
Forests are an essential part of Earth's operating system. They reduce the buildup of heat-trapping carbon dioxide in the atmosphere from fossil fuel combustion, deforestation and land degradation by 30% each year. This slows global temperature incre.....»»
Study says ice age could help predict oceans" response to global warming
A team of scientists led by a Tulane University oceanographer has found that deposits deep under the ocean floor reveal a way to measure the ocean oxygen level and its connections with carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere during the last ice age,.....»»
Vines strangle forests in warm temperatures, threaten planet"s cooling "carbon sink"
As Earth records its hottest year ever, a global research collaboration has found warmer temperatures are a key driver in woody vines taking over the world's forests—threatening their vital role in helping cool the atmosphere by storing carbon......»»
Peregrine spacecraft snaps stunning Earth photo just before burning up
Astrobotic's has shared a stunning image of Earth captured by its failed Peregrine spacecraft shortly after it burned up in Earth's atmosphere......»»
US spaceship lost over S. Pacific following failed Moon mission
A crippled American spaceship has been lost over a remote region of the South Pacific, probably burning up in the atmosphere in a fiery end to its failed mission to land on the Moon......»»
Peregrine spacecraft snaps stunning Earth photo just before burn-up
Astrobotic's has shared a stunning image of Earth captured by its failed Peregrine spacecraft shortly after it burned up in Earth's atmosphere......»»
Climate and health impacts of dust inaccurately represented, research finds
The source and amounts of different types of mineral dust reaching the Earth's atmosphere needs to be re-evaluated so its effects on human health and climate change can be more accurately understood, scientists claim......»»
Trawling Boats Are Hauling Up Ancient Carbon From the Ocean Depths
The world’s trawlers are stirring carbon dioxide into the water—and into the atmosphere......»»
Team uncovers new marine source of carbon emissions into atmosphere
Bottom trawling is a previously unaccounted for source of atmospheric carbon emissions, scientists reveal in a study published today. As the world scrambles to slash emissions caused by fossil fuels, deforestation and other sources, the study finds b.....»»
Wooly mammoth movements tied to earliest Alaska hunting camps
Researchers have linked the travels of a 14,000-year-old wooly mammoth with the oldest known human settlements in Alaska, providing clues about the relationship between the iconic species and some of the earliest people to travel across the Bering La.....»»
Climate change isn"t producing expected increase in atmospheric moisture over dry regions: Study
The laws of thermodynamics dictate that a warmer atmosphere can hold more water vapor, but new research has found that atmospheric moisture has not increased as expected over arid and semi-arid regions of the world as the climate has warmed......»»
Dangerous chemicals found in recycled plastics, making them unsafe for use. Experts explain the hazards
Plastic pollution is a menace worldwide. Plastics are now found in every environment on the planet, from the deepest seas to the atmosphere and human bodies......»»
Q&A: Experts discuss the inequity problem with patents
Patents and the protection of inventor rights have occupied a key place in American law and policy since the earliest days of the country. When the United States Constitution was ratified in 1788, it included what's now known as the Intellectual Prop.....»»
NASA confirms burn-up date for failed Peregrine spacecraft
After a nine-day adventure in space in which it failed to reach the moon, Astrobotic's Peregrine spacecraft will soon burn up in Earth's atmosphere......»»
Skopenow Grid detects the earliest signals of critical risks
Skopenow launched Grid, its new 360-degree situational awareness solution. Grid equips security, intelligence, and investigative teams worldwide with enhanced proactive threat intelligence capabilities, enabling real-time detection of risks to people.....»»
Scientists open door to achieving high-precision "slippery structural hydrogel"
Hydrogels inevitably undergo dehydration, structural collapse, and shrinkage deformation due to the uninterrupted evaporation in the atmosphere, thereby losing their flexibility, slipperyness, and manufacturing precision......»»