When foams collapse (and when they don"t)
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have revealed how liquid foams collapse by observing individual collapse events with high-speed video microscopy. They found that cracks in films led to a receding liquid front that sweeps up the origina.....»»
Researchers capture unique pollution data following Key Bridge collapse
When the container vessel Dali crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge causing it to collapse in Baltimore Harbor on March 26, 2024, deliveries to the busy port via ship were halted, and the number of trains and trucks coming into the city dropped.....»»
Half of mangrove ecosystems at risk: conservationists
Half of the world's mangrove ecosystems are at risk of collapse due to climate change, deforestation and pollution, according to a study published Wednesday......»»
Collapse in migratory fish populations threatens health of millions and critical freshwater ecosystems
Populations of migratory freshwater fish species—including salmon, trout, eel, and sturgeon—continue to decline across the globe. This decline risks the food security and livelihoods of millions of people, the survival of countless other species,.....»»
New "forever chemical" cleanup strategy discovered
As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency cracks down on insidious "forever chemical" pollution in the environment, military and commercial aviation officials are seeking ways to clean up such pollution from decades of use of fire suppressant foams.....»»
Hungry, hungry white dwarfs: Solving the puzzle of stellar metal pollution
Dead stars known as white dwarfs, have a mass like the sun while being similar in size to Earth. They are common in our galaxy, as 97% of stars are white dwarfs. As stars reach the end of their lives, their cores collapse into the dense ball of a whi.....»»
A clock in the rocks: What cosmic rays tell us about Earth"s changing surface and climate
How often do mountains collapse, volcanoes erupt or ice sheets melt?.....»»
Tiny rubber spheres used to make a programmable fluid
The spheres collapse under pressure, giving the fluid very unusual properties. Enlarge / At critical pressures, the fluid's spheres become a mixture of different states. (credit: Adel Djellouli/Harvard SEAS) Building a r.....»»
Study shows it"s not too late to save the West Antarctic Ice Sheet
New research has found a "missing piece of the puzzle" of West Antarctic Ice Sheet melt, revealing that the collapse of the ice sheet in the Ross Sea region can be prevented—if we keep to a low-emissions pathway......»»
Dramatic burning of royal remains reveals Maya regime change
New archaeological investigations in Guatemala reveal that ancient Maya peoples did not just passively watch their dynastic systems collapse at the end of the Classic period. They actively reworked their political systems to create new governments......»»
Environmental groups grateful but vigilant after Key Bridge collapse
When Alice Volpitta watched the video of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, and the trucks tumbling into the Patapsco River in the darkness, she thought first for the people who had fallen......»»
Researchers confirm brightest gamma-ray burst of all time came from the collapse of a massive star
In October 2022, an international team of researchers, including Northwestern University astrophysicists, observed the brightest gamma-ray burst (GRB) ever recorded, GRB 221009A......»»
Ocean currents threaten to collapse Antarctic ice shelves, study finds
A new study published in Nature Communications has revealed that the interplay between meandering ocean currents and the ocean floor induces upwelling velocity, transporting warm water to shallower depths. This mechanism contributes substantially to.....»»
Why auto supply chains have shown resiliency after the Baltimore bridge collapse, port blockage
So far, there is no indication the Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore will have an impact on automotive supply chains on the level of COVID or the semiconductor shortage......»»
The top 5 stories of the week: Baltimore bridge collapse; New York auto show
A quick rundown of the top auto industry stories of the week......»»
Ford, GM divert shipments as Baltimore bridge collapse upends supplies
“It’s too early to say what impact this incident will have on the auto business, but there will certainly be a disruption," said John Bozzella, CEO of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation......»»
Research finds honey bees may be at risk for colony collapse from longer, warmer fall seasons
The famous work ethic of honey bees might spell disaster for these busy crop pollinators as the climate warms, new research indicates......»»
8 cybersecurity predictions shaping the future of cyber defense
Among Gartner’s top predictions are the collapse of the cybersecurity skills gap and the reduction of employee-driven cybersecurity incidents through the adoption of generative AI (GenAI). Two-thirds of global 100 organizations are expected to.....»»
AI analysis of satellite images shows 1990s USSR collapse increased methane emissions, despite lower oil, gas production
The collapse of the former Soviet Union in 1991 yielded social, political and economic effects worldwide. Among them was a suspected role in slowing human-generated methane emissions. Methane had been rising steadily in the atmosphere until about 199.....»»
Rampant Wildfires Are Threatening a Collapse of the Amazon Rainforest
Rainforests in South America are burning this year faster than ever before, setting the course for a collapse of the Amazon in the coming decades......»»
New technique may help scientists stave off coral reef collapse
In a bit of biological magic, some tiny, jellyfish-like creatures learned eons ago how to weave seawater into durable, life-sustaining, rocky coral reefs, which provide billions in economic benefits......»»