There are deposits of ice at Mercury"s poles, too
Although the Arecibo radio telescope is no more, it continues to deliver scientific discoveries. There is a wealth of Arecibo data astronomers continue to mine for new discoveries, and one of them is thanks to an astronomical technique known as plane.....»»
Mercury exposure disrupts the lipid metabolism of migratory birds
Migratory birds have been called the super-athletes of the animal kingdom because of the remarkable endurance they display during hours-long, non-stop flights that can span thousands of kilometers. Their endurance is made possible by several unique p.....»»
Unlocking better soil carbon sequestration by studying silicon deposits in plants
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory are closer to unlocking the secrets to better soil carbon sequestration by studying the tiny, sand-like silicon deposits called phytoliths in plants......»»
New 3D model will help guide exploration for rare earth element deposits in alkaline igneous systems
Scientists from the University of Exeter and the British Geological Survey (BGS), alongside a team of institutions across Europe, have developed a new 3D geological model designed to guide exploration for rare earth elements (REE), which are critical.....»»
This Mercury flyby video shows the planet in amazing detail
The European Space Agency has released a video captured last week by a spacecraft as it flew by Mercury, the planet closest to our sun......»»
5 planets will align in June: When and where to see the spectacular sight
The skies are giving us a rare and stunning sight this month, as a five-planet planetary parade will be visible in June of 2022. The parade of planets will include Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, all in that order. They’ll be visible thr.....»»
Five Planets Take Center Stage as They Align in the Night Sky
A rare, five-planet alignment will peak on June 24, allowing a spectacular viewing of Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn as they line up in planetary order. From a report: The event began at the beginning of June and has continued to get bright.....»»
BepiColombo mission shares stunning image of Mercury flyby
The European and Japanese team behind the BepiColombo mission to Mercury has shared the first image of the spacecraft’s recent flyby of the distant planet......»»
Troubled Crypto Lender Celsius Seeks Time To Stabilize Liquidity
Celsius Network will need more time to stabilize its liquidity and operations, the embattled crypto lending platform said in a blog post after it froze deposits last week. From a report: Celsius, one of the biggest crypto lenders, has been struggling.....»»
BepiColombo lines up for second Mercury flyby
The ESA/JAXA BepiColombo mission is gearing up for its second close flyby of Mercury on 23 June. ESA's spacecraft operation team is guiding BepiColombo through six gravity assists of the planet before entering orbit around it in 2025......»»
Compal Electronics to demonstrate standardized 5G smart poles via cooperation with InSynerger Technology
Compal Electronics will cooperate with InSynerger Technology, a startup developer of IoT-based smart solutions, to set up a network of 5G smart poles in Asia New Bay Area 5G AIoT Innovation Park in Kaohsiung City, southern Taiwan, in a bid to boost s.....»»
Assessing the past, present and future of the Third Pole environment
The Third Pole, which encompasses the Tibetan Plateau and its surrounding mountain ranges, is the third largest reservoir of ice and snow after the North and South poles......»»
LMP Automotive sues over held deposits in terminated acquisitions
LMP Automotive filed federal lawsuits in two states seeking the return of deposits it made to acquire stores in New York and Texas. LMP terminated each of the transactions after it was unable to obtain approvals from manufacturers......»»
Earth"s magnetic poles not likely to flip
The emergence of a mysterious area in the South Atlantic where the geomagnetic field strength is decreasing rapidly, has led to speculation that Earth is heading towards a magnetic polarity reversal. However, a new study that pieces together evidence.....»»
New developments in solar sails could enable missions to the sun’s poles
NASA is looking into new designs for solar sails which would improve their navigational capabilities......»»
Solar wind a major driver of atmospheric sodium at Mercury
No object in the solar system experiences the sun's solar wind more powerfully than Mercury. The planet's magnetic field deflects the sun's stream of electrically charged particles at a distance of only 1,000 kilometers from Mercury's surface, a poin.....»»
Shards of the Planet Mercury May Be Hiding on Earth
New research explains how meteorites called aubrites may actually be shattered pieces of the planet closest to the sun from the early days of the solar system. From a report: Mercury does not make sense. It is a bizarre hunk of rock with a compositio.....»»
Flow of liquid metals found to exhibit surprising turbulence
Some metals are in liquid form, the prime example being mercury. But there are also enormous quantities of liquid metal in the Earth's core, where temperatures are so high that part of the iron is molten and undergoes complex flows. A team at the Hel.....»»
Mercury removal made easy in toxic environments
Mercury pollution is a global problem in water, air and soil near goldmines, cement and some metal production, and other heavy industries burning fossil fuels—with removal too expensive or difficult in some of the poorest countries in the world......»»
Investigating mercury contamination in freshwater lakes in Korea
During the 1950s and 1960s, Minamata Bay in Japan was the site of widespread mercury poisoning caused by the consumption of fish containing methylmercury—a toxic form of mercury that is synthesized when bacteria react with mercury released in water.....»»
Failed eruptions are at the origin of copper deposits
Copper is one of the most widely used metals on the planet today due to its electrical and thermal conduction properties. The greatest natural resources of this metal are the so-called "porphyry" deposits that come from magmas deep in the Earth. In.....»»