Seafloor spreading rifts could offer some of the world's best geothermal resources, according to CGGCGGA groundbreaking and largely untapped energy source awaits beneath the ocean floor, as outlined in a whitepaper by geoscience technology consultancy CGG. Distinctive conditions beneath the seabed offer the potential for more affordable and readily accessible geothermal energy.Solar and wind...
A reproduction of the "Welcome Stranger" gold nugget, which weighed in at 72 kilograms. Credit: Museums Victoria, CC BY 4.0In the pursuit of quick wealth, individuals often explore unconventional avenues, from curious artifacts like necropants to contemporary ventures like Bitcoin. However, amidst the volatility of internet investments, gold stands as a stalwart symbol of...
Lead author Adriana Dutkiewicz points to deposits left behind during the Sturtian glaciation in Australia's northern Flinders RangesProfessor Dietmar Müller/University of SydneyGeologists have provided fresh insights into Earth's natural temperature regulation system. They suggest that the movement of tectonic plates, which resulted in decreased volcanic activity, is the probable cause of the severe ice...
Earth may have gone through a bit of a flat phase, early in its developmentDepositphotosResearchers at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) have discovered that newly formed planets could initially have a flatter shape before becoming more rounded, suggesting that the concept of a flat Earth might have some validity, albeit billions of years...
Researchers say the tools already exist to decarbonize industry by 85%AI-generated by DALL-E (love those grassy smokestacks!)The industrial sector contributes approximately 25% of worldwide CO2 emissions, equivalent to around 9.3 billion metric tonnes annually, and this figure is increasing. However, a group at the University of Leeds asserts that we don't have to rely...
Credit: PixaobayCoastal upwelling regions along the eastern boundaries of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans are recognized as highly productive and biodiverse areas in the world's oceans. The movement of near-surface water away from the coast, driven by equatorward winds, leads to the upwelling of cold, nutrient-rich water from the depths. This process stimulates the...
A recent study from the U.S. Geological Survey shows that roughly 75% of the United States is at risk of harmful earthquakes, as the updated National Seismic Hazard Model indicates. Covering all 50 states, the model emphasizes heightened risks along the Atlantic Coast and in earthquake-prone areas like California and Alaska. This information is...
Credit: DepositphotosElectric-vehicle owners across a wide region, from Chicago to northern Texas, have experienced a challenging week due to freezing temperatures, resulting in decreased driving range and prolonged waits at charging stations.In Oak Brook, Illinois, close to Chicago, television reporters discovered Teslas running low on battery while queuing for charging plugs at a Supercharger...
Credit: PixaobayCertain arid regions in Africa grapple with severe water scarcity attributed to scant rainfall. The "qanat system," an age-old method of extracting water from aquifers, may offer a solution. Environmental scientist Gaathier Mahed, who specializes in groundwater management, has explored the viability of implementing these systems.How does the qanat system work?The qanat system...
A novel theory may elucidate the geological origins of the Earth's grandest mountains, including the iconic Tibetan Plateau. Credit: zelvan/Shutterstock.A new study proposes that the Indian Continental Plate may be undergoing a unique form of splitting, not vertically like East Africa, but horizontally as it converges with Eurasia. This unconventional process could create two...
