Credit: Pixaobay Coastal upwelling regions along the eastern boundaries of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans are recognized as highly productive and biodiverse areas in the world's oceans. The movement of near-surface water away from the coast, driven by equatorward winds, leads to the upwelling of cold, nutrient-rich water from the depths. This process stimulates the...
2023 was officially the hottest year on record, according to independent analyses by five different organizationsDepositphotos Officially declared, 2023 has become the hottest year on record. Independent assessments from NASA, NOAA, WMO, Copernicus, and the UK Met Office all arrived at the same verdict. Additionally, the year set various records and witnessed a series of...
Credit: Michigan Engineering News For two centuries, scientists struggled to replicate a common mineral's natural formation conditions in lab settings. Recently, a collaboration between the University of Michigan and Hokkaido University cracked this puzzle, achieving success by applying a novel theory derived from atomic simulations. This breakthrough addresses the persistent geological enigma known as the "Dolomite...
Credit: Depositphotos A recently developed aqueous lubricant technology, aimed at assisting individuals experiencing dry mouth, has demonstrated laboratory test results indicating it is between four and five times more efficient than currently available commercial products. Crafted by researchers from the University of Leeds, this saliva substitute is characterized by its ability to effectively hydrate the...
Global OTEC's clean energy barge, Dominique, harvests power from the temperature differential between deep water and surface waterGlobal OTEC On an average day, tropical oceans absorb around 278 petawatt-hours of solar energy. Capturing just 1/4000th of this energy could fulfill global daily electricity needs, and ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) offers a potential solution. Pioneering OTEC...
Greetings to the newly formed Japanese island, whose name remains undisclosed. Credit: Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force In late October, a remarkable natural event unfolded as an underwater eruption gave rise to a brand-new volcanic island along the coast of Japan. This intriguing phenomenon, marked by billowing smoke and gradual expansion, has captured the world's attention. Emergence...
Credit: Pixaobay A novel research endeavor, employing a unique method to examine satellite images of boreal forests spanning the past thirty years, has identified that fire might be altering the landscape of the area in an unforeseen manner, catching researchers off guard with its findings. Throughout history, fires in North American boreal forests have typically resulted...
A sizable gray celestial body featuring prominent craters on its exterior and areas of brown material. (Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/ASU) Psyche asteroid's staggering worth. The asteroid's extraordinary "value" might indicate potential contributions to the emerging space mining sector. You've likely heard about the estimated value of the asteroid 16 Psyche, the focus of NASA's upcoming Psyche...
The case for life on Jupiter's moon Europa just got stronger, thanks to the detection of carbon dioxide on its surfaceNASA The prime locations within our solar system for seeking extraterrestrial life aren't planets such as Mars; rather, they are icy moons like Europa. The evidence supporting the existence of life on this watery celestial...
German Bionic says that the Apogee+ "is tailored to offer optimal lifting and walking support for healthcare professionals"German Bionic While the majority of German Bionic's powered exosuits are created to aid workers in industrial settings, the company's newest contraption is focused on providing assistance to healthcare providers in hospital environments, as well as in elderly...
