A still of the lava fountain from the livestreamed video. (USGS)Kīlauea, known as one of the world’s most active volcanoes, has erupted once again.Massive Lava Jet Reaches 1,000 FeetSince the end of last year, its crater has been intermittently shooting lava fountains, and on May 25, a jet of molten rock soared an impressive 300...
New evidence suggests molten heavy metals such as gold are leaking out of Earth's core. (jxfzsy/iStock/Getty Images Plus)Earth’s core holds an enormous amount of gold, and this precious metal is slowly making its way into the planet’s crust, according to a new study.Volcanic Rocks Reveal Traces of Precious MetalsResearchers analyzed isotopes found in volcanic rocks...
The SNAP-X gel could help attract free-swimming planktonic coral larvae to decimated reefs, ultimately restoring those reefs to a healthy stateDepositphotosWe can't leave coral reef restoration to chance. To help coral larvae settle in damaged reef areas, researchers developed an algae-based gel that actively attracts them.The Hidden Builders of Coral ReefsAlthough many people assume...
Microsoft has created an artificial intelligence (AI) model that outperforms traditional forecasting techniques in tracking air quality, weather systems, and climate-driven tropical storms, according to a study published Wednesday.Named Aurora, the system—still not commercially available—produced 10-day forecasts and predicted hurricane paths with greater accuracy, speed, and lower cost than standard models, researchers noted in...
Credit: PixabayIt may sound like science fiction, but it originates from a lab in Maryland. In 2018, Liangbing Hu, a materials scientist at the University of Maryland, developed a method to transform regular wood into a material stronger than steel. At first, it appeared to be another eye-catching discovery that might never leave the...
A ship equipped with CSSSolvang ASAThe oceans may be getting a little cleaner with the commercial launch of the Carbon Capture Solution (CCS) system, developed by technology company Wärtsilä. This modular system claims to capture up to 70% of the carbon dioxide emitted from cargo ship exhausts.Growing Pressure to Cut EmissionsDriven by environmental concerns...
Credit: DepositphotosA new alarming report reveals that 28 U.S. cities are sinking, showing signs of geological subsidence that could affect buildings and infrastructure sooner than expected. While some of this is natural, 80% is the direct result of human activity.Satellite Measurements Reveal Land Shifts Across U.S. CitiesA large team of researchers, including geoscientists from...
Credit: PixabayResearchers stated on Wednesday that the wealthiest 10 percent of people worldwide are accountable for two-thirds of global warming since 1990. They reported that the consumption and investment patterns of the wealthy have significantly heightened the risk of lethal heatwaves and droughts, in the first study to measure the effect of concentrated private...
Credit: PixabayThe Antarctic Ice Sheet (AIS) is a key contributor to global sea-level rise. Since 2002, NASA's GRACE and GRACE-FO satellite missions have tracked ice mass changes across the region. While earlier research consistently showed ongoing ice loss—especially in West Antarctica and the Antarctic Peninsula—glaciers in East Antarctica remained mostly stable. However, a new...
Credit: PixabayRecent research has examined whether food waste is more effectively reduced by consumers motivated by sustainability or those focused on nutrition and health. The study's surprising results emphasize the importance of reevaluating our strategies for tackling food waste.Dr. Trang Thi Thu Nguyen, lead author of the study, said, "Consumers aware of sustainability tend...
