Wildfires can erupt faster than current systems can detect them – and do immense damage if they're not tackled soon after they startMarcus Kauffman / UnsplasThe first satellite in a new constellation designed to detect wildfires early and with high precision has successfully reached Earth's orbit. This breakthrough could revolutionize how we respond to uncontrolled fires.Named...
The new fuel is designed to be produced in bulkINLThe Idaho National Laboratory (INL) has overcome a major challenge in making a Generation IV nuclear reactor feasible. Using a new process, a team developed a more efficient way of processing fuel for cutting-edge molten salt reactors.One of the main drives to revive nuclear energy...
The scientists altered seven genes to give these mice woolly mammoth traits Colossal BiosciencesThe quest to bring the woolly mammoth back to life has taken another significant, albeit small, step with the creation of the Colossal Woolly Mouse. These lab-engineered rodents have been modified with seven genes, imparting them with "core traits" of the long-extinct...
An illustration of the molecular structure of Plastic Ice VII. (Institut Laue-Langevin Communications Office)For the first time, scientists have observed plastic Ice VII, a form of water previously predicted by theoretical models. While it might sound like the title of a B-movie, this is actually an exotic phase of water that experts believe could form...
A Core Power floating nuclear power plantCore PowerThe UK-based company Core Power has announced its plans to mass-produce a fleet of floating nuclear power plants (FNPPs) with advanced reactor design and modular shipbuilding, aiming to anchor them off the US coast in about 10 years.Challenges in Nuclear Sector GrowthNuclear power is experiencing something of...
Not only did pterosaurs have hollow wing bones, but even the solid sections of those bones were full of microscopic canalsDepositphotosA new analysis of pterosaur bones could lead to lighter and stronger materials for aircraftYou might think that if a species went extinct tens of millions of years ago, its design would be too...
Credit: PixabaySmall earthquakes beneath Alaska’s Mount Spurr suggest that the volcano may be nearing an eruption. Located about 3,370 meters (11,070 feet) above sea level, the mountain has experienced a surge in seismic activity recently, with thousands of minor earthquakes reported.Increased Chances of EruptionMatthew Haney, a volcano seismologist at the Alaska Volcano Observatory, informed...
Credit: Analystics VidhyaAfter weeks of speculation, Elon Musk announced on his profile on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) the release date of Grok 3, the new version of the platform's AI chatbot. According to the post, there will be a live demonstration of Grok 3 this Monday (17) at 8 PM Pacific...
Scientists have discovered a bacterium that can break down toxic "forever chemicals" DepositphotosThe so-called "forever chemicals" (PFAS) are increasingly present in the environment, food, drinking water, and even our bodies. However, researchers may have found a new solution to this problem: a bacterium capable of consuming these compounds and their toxic byproducts.Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances...
Credit: DepositphotosA new therapeutic approach could bring hope to people with vitiligo. An experimental treatment has shown excellent results in mice with the disease and uses a natural substance produced by beneficial gut bacteria.Understanding VitiligoVitiligo is an autoimmune condition that destroys melanocytes, the cells responsible for producing melanin, the pigment that gives skin its...
