What makes Idalia so potent? It"s feeding on intensely warm water that acts like rocket fuel
Feeding on some of the hottest water on the planet, Hurricane Idalia is rapidly strengthening as it bears down on Florida and the rest of the Gulf Coast. It's been happening a lot lately......»»
Satellite radar data uncover "vigorous melting" at Antarctica"s Thwaites Glacier
A team of glaciologists led by researchers at the University of California, Irvine used high-resolution satellite radar data to find evidence of the intrusion of warm, high-pressure seawater many kilometers beneath the grounded ice of West Antarctica.....»»
Study finds cloudy waters may drive African fish to develop bigger eyes
Variations in water quality can impact the development of the visual system of one species of African fish, suggests a new study......»»
Can coal mines be tapped for rare earth elements?
Deposits of designated critical minerals needed to transition the world's energy systems away from fossil fuels may, ironically enough, be co-located with coal deposits that have been mined to produce the fossil fuel most implicated in climate change.....»»
Unraveling the drought dilemma in South Korea: Can reservoirs be a carbon source?
Researchers analyzed water quantity and quality data from domestic agricultural reservoirs to shed light on the hydrological impacts of a severe drought on degrading the water quality......»»
East Coast has a giant offshore freshwater aquifer—how did it get there?
For water-stressed cities, undersea aquifers could be a submerged solution. Enlarge / An oceangoing scientific drilling vessel may be needed to figure out how huge undersea aquifers formed. (credit: Credit: IODP) One-qua.....»»
Colorado"s demand for water is slated to surpass supplies by 2050: Did lawmakers do enough to address the crisis?
As Colorado's rivers shrink and its soils dry out, state lawmakers this year passed a slew of water bills that advocates say will help reduce water use and protect the critical natural resource......»»
Webb cracks case of inflated exoplanet
Why is the warm gas-giant exoplanet WASP-107 b so puffy? Two independent teams of researchers have an answer......»»
We take a stab at decoding SpaceX’s ever-changing plans for Starship in Florida
"On Artemis III, we anticipate using at least two of the launch sites: one at KSC and one at Starbase." Enlarge / SpaceX's Starship tower (left) at Launch Complex 39A dwarfs the launch pad for the Falcon 9 rocket (right). (credit.....»»
A SpaceX rocket just set a new flight record
SpaceX's ability to launch and land the same first-stage booster multiple times has revolutionized access to space due to the lower costs that it brings......»»
How the perils of space have affected asteroid Ryugu
Ryugu's parent body appears to have had a fair amount of water present, too. Enlarge / The surface of Ryugu. Image credit: JAXA, University of Tokyo, Kochi University, Rikkyo University, Nagoya University, Chiba Institute of Te.....»»
Blue Origin flies thrill seekers to space after two year hiatus
Blue Origin is set to fly adventurers to the final frontier on Sunday for the first time in nearly two years, reigniting competition in the space tourism market after a rocket mishap put its crewed operations on hold......»»
Water, water everywhere ... most is now safe to drink in an English village after parasite outbreak
Most residents living near a scenic fishing village in southwestern England where a parasite in the water sickened more than 45 people were told Saturday that they could safely drink the water again......»»
When the first warm-blooded dinosaurs roamed Earth
Scientists once thought of dinosaurs as sluggish, cold-blooded creatures. Then research suggested that some could control their body temperature, but when and how that shift came about remained a mystery......»»
Stunning images of Jupiter’s moon Europa show it has a floating icy shell
NASA's Juno mission has imaged Jupiter's intriguing moon Europa, a top target of habitability research due to its liquid water ocean beneath a thick icy crust......»»
"Dad"s going up in a rocket!" French businessman set for launch
He arrived in Texas, tried on his flight suit for the first time, and is now preparing to live out his childhood dream......»»
Honda"s fuel cell truck technology is ready for work
The Japanese automaker will demonstrate its Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell truck concept to showcase the viability of its clean technology in long-haul applications......»»
Study reveals how a sugar-sensing protein acts as a "machine" to switch plant growth—and oil production—on and off
Proteins are molecular machines, with flexible pieces and moving parts. Understanding how these parts move helps scientists unravel the function a protein plays in living things—and potentially how to change its effects. Biochemists at the U.S. Dep.....»»
Scientists develop new geochemical "fingerprint" to trace contaminants in fertilizer
An international team of scientists has uncovered toxic metals in mineral phosphate fertilizers worldwide by using a new tool to identify the spread and impact of such contaminants on soil, water resources, and food supply......»»
Rocket Report: Starship stacked; Georgia shuts the door on Spaceport Camden
United Launch Alliance is under pressure ramp up the flight rate for the new Vulcan rocket. Enlarge / On Wednesday, SpaceX fully stacked the Super Heavy booster and Starship upper stage for the mega-rocket's next test flight from.....»»
How I upgraded my water heater and discovered how bad smart home security can be
Could you really control someone's hot water with just an email address? Enlarge / This is essentially the kind of water heater the author has hooked up, minus the Wi-Fi module that led him down a rabbit hole. Also, not 140-degre.....»»