Turkmenistan announced on Thursday that it has significantly reduced the fire that has been burning for five decades at a site known as the “Gateway to Hell.” Origin of the ‘Gateway to Hell’ The flames have been burning continuously since 1971 in the Karakum Desert, after Soviet scientists accidentally drilled into an underground gas pocket. […]
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Dust from the Sahara Desert is set to drift over the southeastern United States this week, part of an annual weather phenomenon that doesn’t always make it as far as North America. Saharan Air Layer Sends Thick Dust Plumes Across Atlantic Each Summer, Driven by Tropical Winds and Moist Ocean Air The dust originates from
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Concrete remains a widely used and highly adaptable construction material, but it has notable drawbacks—particularly its tendency to crack due to low tensile strength. To address this vulnerability, researchers have been exploring ways to develop concrete that can repair itself, and a new innovation might be a significant breakthrough. A Self-Healing Breakthrough Using Synthetic Lichen
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As climate change accelerates, South Africa is not only experiencing increased heat and dryness—it’s also gradually rising by as much as 2 millimeters per year, according to new research. While scientists already recognized this upward movement, they previously attributed it to mantle flow beneath the Earth’s crust in the region. However, the new study links
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Tiny plastic particles are infiltrating agricultural soils, bringing with them hazardous chemical additives and pollutants. These substances have already been found in foods like lettuce, wheat, and carrots, showing how plastics and their compounds can enter the food chain — ending up in your salad and, eventually, inside your body. Tracking the Sources of Contamination
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Restoring forests—particularly in tropical regions—may have a stronger cooling effect than previously thought. However, even if all the trees lost since the mid-1800s were replanted, it wouldn’t be enough to fully offset the warming caused by human activities. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is still crucial. A new modeling study from the University of California, Riverside—published
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The United Nations announced on Wednesday that there is a 70% likelihood that the average global temperature from 2025 to 2029 will exceed the critical threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius. Following the two hottest years ever recorded in 2023 and 2024, the planet is expected to continue experiencing unprecedented warming levels, as detailed in the
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Predicting volcanic eruptions is a crucial science that can save many lives, and recent research suggests that the color of tree leaves near volcanoes might serve as an early warning sign before an eruption occurs. Magma, Carbon Dioxide, and Greener Leaves As volcanic activity intensifies and magma rises closer to the Earth’s surface, the amount
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Although people often associate microplastics with environmental hazards, researchers now propose that these particles can actually serve a useful role by helping detect sewage contamination in waterways. Turning a Weakness into a Strength One of the main concerns about microplastic pollution is their tendency to attract and carry harmful bacteria.However, researchers could harness this same
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Kīlauea, known as one of the world’s most active volcanoes, has erupted once again. Massive Lava Jet Reaches 1,000 Feet Since 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 meters (1,000 feet) into the air. The United
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