Earth Science

Compact Underwater Scooter Facilitates Underwater Exploration

The P1 can be had with a XR battery for faster and longer underwater adventures. Credit: PixaobayDelving into the depths of the underwater world can be both thrilling and tiring. Utilizing an underwater scooter could extend your exploration range and uncover new wonders, with the latest offering from China's LeFeet currently gaining traction on...

Magnetite Pollution Linked to Alzheimer’s

A little-known and hard-to-filter pollutant has been linked to elevated Alzheimer's risk. The only solution may be decarbonization. Credit: PixaobayUrban air pollution has consistently linked various health issues, including breast cancer, immune system disorders, osteoporosis, cardiovascular ailments, and dementia. However, pinpointing the precise mechanisms by which air pollution directly contributes to these diseases has...

Did you Know the Earth’s Longest Mountain Range?

"No skier can be spotted along the world's lengthiest mountain range.Image credit: Dchauy/Shutterstock.com"Big mountain ranges are on every continent, but the longest chain of peaks isn't on any of these seven big pieces of land. Instead, it's underwater.Called the mid-ocean range, this super long mountain chain follows the edges of Earth's tectonic plates and...

Lightning Maps Show 36.8 Million Strikes Yearly in the US

If you're leary of lightning, the Gulf states may not be for you. Credit: PixaobayWondering if you reside in a region prone to lightning strikes? Recent maps reveal the precise locations where lightning makes contact with the ground throughout the United States annually. Hint: If you're concerned about lightning strikes, you may want to...

Implications of Cloud Study for Climate Engineering

Shadows cast during a partial eclipse. Image source: Yvonne Hanson/Shutterstock.comA recent study discovered that certain types of clouds vanish during solar eclipses, shedding light on why it happens. This finding might affect efforts to control the climate. During solar eclipses, people have noticed that regular cumulus clouds over land disappear quickly.The lead author of...

Global Warming Boosts Soil Bacteria Diversity

Subarctic grassland undergoing natural geothermal warming in Iceland. Credit: C: Christina KaiserA recent investigation carried out by scholars at the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science (CeMESS) at the University of Vienna has unveiled that elevated temperatures in soil support a wider diversity of active microorganisms.Published in Science Advances, the study marks a...

Rich Offshore Geothermal Potential at Diverging Crust

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...

The Weight of the Largest Gold Nugget Ever Discovered Equaled That of a Grown Man

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...

CO2 Drop Tied to Earth’s Severe Ice Age

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 Might Have Been Flat in the Distant Past – Sort Of

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...