AI helps scientists to track icebergs using satellite radar dataDepositphotos Scientists are employing machine learning to analyze satellite radar data for the identification of icebergs in the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica. This approach aims to enhance comprehension of their life cycle and environmental repercussions. While icebergs might appear distant and exotic, as depicted in movies like...
Radiant Snares of the Predatory Fungus Arthrobotrys Oligospora. Credit: Hung-Che Lin CC-BY 4.0 Think fungi can't be carnivorous? Think again. Arthrobotrys oligospora, a worm-eating species of fungus discovered in 1850, has proven capable of sensing, trapping, and consuming small animals, shedding light on the molecular changes facilitating predatory behavior. Worms on the Menu While A. oligospora isn't the...
Green light: It's not a silver bullet, but scientists say this study makes the case for keeping plants central in strategies to counter the impact of climate change. Credit: Pixaobay In the realm of climate change research and its extensive effects on the planet, positive findings are rare. However, an international team of scientists may...
Credit: medium Agriculture proves to be one of the most challenging human activities to reduce carbon emissions, as it is an essential part of life, yet the land-use practices connected to crop cultivation contribute to approximately 25% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions. Scientists from the University of California, Irvine, and other research institutions are...
A new study offers the first evidence of menopause in a wild non-human primate population. Credit: Pixaobay With the exception of a small number of whale species, menopause is a unique and consistent occurrence found in humans among mammals. Unlike most animals that maintain their reproductive capabilities throughout their lives, humans stand out as a...
Credit: Pixaobay Two groups of economists have conducted economic evaluations of asteroid mining. One of these groups comprises individuals from the University of Tor Rome Vergata, the University of Maryland, and Middlebury College. They have considered asteroid mining as a natural progression in the financialization of space exploration. The second team, consisting of three members from...
Credit: Depositphotos A recent study unveils the impending rise in river temperatures due to reduced water flows and increasing atmospheric temperatures, posing significant challenges for aquatic ecosystems, wildlife, and human society. With the ongoing global warming attributed to climate change and the projected increase in the frequency and severity of droughts, a recent study sheds light...
Incorrect way of using biomass for energy generation. Co-authored by Rita Frost, this post delves into the environmental impacts of biomass. Whether using wood or fossil fuels for energy, both contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and exacerbate climate change. The practice of importing biomass or fossil fuels for energy production has significant consequences for climate change...
Credit: Pixaobay Scientists from the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) have successfully generated gripping force and electricity by drawing inspiration from a butterfly's initial flight. The researchers explained that the butterfly's wings, composed of chitin, undergo a process of dehydration while its veins are filled with blood during the unfolding stage of metamorphosis....
Credit: Unsplash. In a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Professor Michael Mann from the University of Pennsylvania and his colleagues from Clemson University, the University of California Los Angeles, and Columbia University explored the impact of climate change on exacerbating compound heat and drought situations. The research provides valuable insights...
