Confocal laser scanning microscopy (merged image) of the photosynthetic surface of a microbial mat. (Smedile et al., Communications Earth & Environment, 2024)Beneath Antarctica's Lake Enigma, a hidden freshwater ecosystem has been sealed under 30 feet (9 meters) of ice for up to 14 million years. Led by Italian scientists, researchers used radar and advanced, contamination-free...
When the Swiss and Italian governments met to redraw their alpine border in response to retreating glaciers, it highlighted a growing challenge for nations relying on natural landmarks to demarcate territories.
Credit: DepositphotosGenCast, an AI-driven weather prediction tool, generates highly accurate 15-day forecasts within minutes, offering both convenience for daily planning and life-saving warnings for extreme weather events.Despite modern meteorology's progress, predicting weather accurately remains difficult due to the complexity of analyzing numerous data points, especially for extended timeframes.Developed by Google DeepMind, GenCast leverages four...
Credit: PixabayWhen the Swiss and Italian governments collaborated last year to redraw their shared alpine borders, the retreat of glaciers brought a growing global challenge into sharp focus: how to manage shifting borders defined by natural landmarks. This issue is expected to affect many nations as environmental changes continue to reshape the landscape.Fortunately, the...
Shake map of the earthquake. (Esri/DigitalGlobe/GeoEye/Earthstar Geographics/CNES/Airbus DS/USDA/USGS/AeroGRID/IGN/GIS User Community)7.0 Earthquake Hits California Coast, Spurring Aftershocks and Tsunami Warnings.A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck near California’s coast at 10:44 a.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, with its epicenter located 62 miles west-southwest of Ferndale, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The quake triggered over 35 aftershocks...
Each "sentinel mollusk" used in a molluSCAN-eye setup provides water quality readings 24 hours a day, 365 days a yearmolluSCANScientists have developed a commercial water-quality monitoring system, molluSCAN-eye, which uses live, electronically enhanced mollusks to detect pollution. Filter-feeding mollusks like oysters and mussels naturally respond to pollutants by altering how they open their shells,...
Credit: DepositphotosIt’s well-known that enjoying a tasty fish fillet or a seafood platter provides essential nutrients like omega-3s and vitamin D. However, these meals often come with an unwelcome side: numerous micro- and nano-plastics.Plastic particles smaller than 5 millimeters find their way into oceans through human waste, infiltrating the food chain. An Ifremer study...
Credit: PixabayAir fryers emit significantly less indoor air pollution than other cooking methods, such as pan and deep frying, according to a new study.While cooking is a major source of indoor air pollution, much of the research has focused on air fryers' energy efficiency, leaving their environmental benefits less explored. Since most people spend...
Credit: PixabayGlobal carbon emissions from fossil fuels hit a record high in 2024, according to the latest research from the Global Carbon Project. Fossil CO2 emissions are projected to reach 37.4 billion tonnes, a 0.8% increase from 2023. Despite the urgent need to cut emissions to combat climate change, researchers say there is no...
Scientists have managed to quantify methanethiol emissions in the oceans on a global scale for the first time. Credit: PixabayResearchers have, for the first time, measured global emissions of a sulfur gas from marine life, showing it cools the climate more than previously believed, particularly over the Southern Ocean.A study published in Science Advances...
