What octopus DNA tells us about Antarctic ice sheet collapse
If we want to understand the future, it's often useful to look at the past. And even more useful if you use octopus DNA to peer into worlds long gone......»»
Chimpanzees are not pets, no matter what social media tells you
Trading wild chimpanzees, including their meat and body parts, is illegal. And yet, social media influencers and companies still reap profits from sharing "cute" images and videos of chimpanzees and other primates poached from the wild. All the while.....»»
Better sweat collection method could improve biomarker analysis
The chemical composition of human sweat tells us a lot about our health, but collecting it for analysis can be tricky. Current devices worn on the skin fill reservoirs one at a time but do not reflect how our rate of sweating changes throughout the d.....»»
Paleolimnological study attributes Tibetan Empire collapse in 9th century to climate change
The Tibetan Empire was the world's highest elevation empire, sitting over 4,000m above sea level, and thrived during 618 to 877 CE. Home to an estimated 10 million people, it spanned approximately 4.6 million km2 across East and Central Asia, extendi.....»»
Starfield creator on "choice anxiety", long games and exclusive titles
Todd Howard tells the BBC his team wondered if they 'were in over our heads' when creating the game......»»
Australian who fell ill at remote Antarctic base is rescued after daunting mission, authorities say
An Australian who fell ill at a remote Antarctic base is returning home on an icebreaker following a daunting mission to rescue him, authorities said Tuesday......»»
UK electoral body failed security test before hack
Whistleblower tells the BBC the election watchdog failed the government-backed Cyber Essentials test......»»
Australian icebreaker heads to Antarctic station to rescue expeditioner suffering medical condition
An icebreaker is on its way from Australia to an Antarctic research station to rescue an expeditioner suffering from a medical condition, the government said on Saturday......»»
Researchers find Antarctic ice shelves thinner than previously thought
As global ice dams begin to weaken due to warming temperatures, a new study suggests that prior attempts to evaluate the mass of the huge floating ice shelves that line the Antarctic ice sheet may have overestimated their thickness......»»
Is It Real or Imagined? Here’s How Your Brain Tells the Difference
New experiments show that the brain distinguishes between perceived and imagined mental images by checking whether they cross a “reality threshold.".....»»
Secrets of an octopus"s garden: Moms nest at thermal springs to give their young the best chance for survival
Two miles below the ocean surface off Monterey, California, warm water percolates from the seafloor at the base of an underwater mountain. It's a magical place, especially if you're an octopus......»»
Tropical forests nearing critical temperatures thresholds
Global warming is driving leafy tropical canopies close to temperatures where they can no longer transform sunlight and CO2 into energy, threatening total collapse if the thermometer keeps climbing, according to a study Thursday......»»
Wordle today: Here"s the answer and hints for August 25
It's Friday, and while you're pondering the actual octopus' garden discovered this week, there's another Wordle puzzle to solve. We're here for you, as we are every day, with some tips and tricks to help you figure out the solution.If you just want t.....»»
Dramatic images show why emperor penguins were hit with catastrophe
At the bottom of the world, emperor penguins have experienced tragedy.Scientists at the British Antarctic Survey report an "unprecedented breeding failure" in some big, well-observed colonies where sea ice had largely or completely vanished in 2022......»»
Tides may be responsible for up to 69% of under-ice melting in an Antarctica ice shelf
The ice shelves—the marine-terminating glaciers of the Antarctic Ice Sheet—are melting, and it's not just because of rising atmospheric temperatures. In a one-two punch, ice shelves in Antarctica are fighting a losing battle against rising temper.....»»
Join Our Virtual Launch Party And Chill With The Authors
Make: Volume 86 is your crib sheet for mastering the exciting world of cosplay! From using EVA foam to make realistic-looking leather costumes, to big armor build techniques that allow you to go way beyond your 3d printer’s native capabilities.....»»
In the (convection) zone: Astronomers eavesdrop on stars’ innate “twinkle”
"Convection within stars is similar to the process that fuels thunderstorms." Visualization of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" played through three sizes of massive stars. Credit: Northwestern University. Science 101 tells us that t.....»»
Q&A: Is a critical system of ocean currents headed toward an imminent collapse?
Like the 60,000 miles of arteries and veins that course throughout the human body, ocean currents are the lifeblood of our planet—some flowing short distances, others circling the globe, but all playing a critical role in regulating climate......»»
Antarctica has never needed our help more, says researcher who has spent 40 years studying the frozen continent
After decades immersed in Antarctic science, I've learned that physical and biological changes rarely occur smoothly. More often than not, they unfold in sharp steps. Right now, Antarctica's climate and ecosystems are experiencing disturbing changes......»»
Delineating the pathways of warm water towards East Antarctica"s Totten Glacier
The Totten Glacier, located in the East Antarctica Ice Sheet, is also a major contributor to global sea-level rise. However, the details of how offshore ocean heat reaches the glacier's ice shelf cavity remain elusive. Now, researchers have used data.....»»
Sleep streams: How Kai Cenat and others make money filming themselves sleep
One streamer tells us he has stopped making sleep videos after it affected his mental health......»»