(JIJI PRESS/AFP/Japan OUT) Japanese researchers have built the world's first wooden satellite, which is scheduled to be launched on a SpaceX rocket in September. Developed by scientists at Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry, this experimental satellite is a tiny cuboid, with each side measuring just 10 centimeters (four inches). The creators anticipate that the wooden material...
The EarthCARE satellite will unravel the mysteries of clouds using advanced techESA Clouds are not well understood. The soon-to-launch EarthCARE satellite will employ advanced technology to uncover their mysteries, helping scientists improve climate forecasts. While the formation of clouds is known, the intricate relationship between clouds and the aerosols required to form them remains elusive....
This ever-growing permafrost-destroying 'sink hole' was originally a small gully in the 1960sMurton et al/Permafrost Periglacial Processes Whether you admire John Carpenter's creations or have a fascination with biology, the thawing of subterranean permafrost in polar areas presents notable apprehensions. In a recent discovery, researchers revealed a 'zombie virus' dating back 48,500 years, extracted from...
An artist's impression of the Ediacaran Period, a time when the Earth's magnetic field was at its weakest University of Rochester illustration / Michael Osadciw The Earth's magnetic field is crucial for supporting life as it shields the planet from the Sun's radiation, preventing sterilization. However, a recent study proposes that life as we know it...
Credit: Pixabay The Southern Ocean is celebrated for its pristine air quality, long an enigma until recent findings shed light on the mystery. The cleanliness isn't solely due to limited human activity. While the region sees minimal industrial chemical use and fossil fuel burning, natural sources like sea salt from spray or wind-driven dust also contribute. Aerosols,...
For nearly six decades, astronauts have been gazing down at our planet from the vantage point of space. What they see and capture through their lenses is not just beautiful imagery; it's a valuable scientific record and a source of profound inspiration. The Continuous Record Since November 2000, when the International Space Station (ISS) became a...
Credit: Canvas Escape Looking for the ultimate escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life? Want to disconnect from the rest of the world and experience true isolation? Look no further than Point Nemo, the most remote location on Earth. Located in the South Pacific Ocean, Point Nemo is the farthest point from any landmass...
"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...
A microbial fuel cell buried in soil and generating powerBill Yen/Northwestern University A groundbreaking innovation from Northwestern University showcases a compact device capable of producing electricity by harnessing the power generated as microbes decompose soil, as long as there is carbon present. This device, about the size of a paperback book, operates on microbial fuel...
What does the journey back to Earth from space entail? Varda's space-manufactured medication has now experienced it firsthand.Image credit: giocalde/Shutterstock. Varda Space Industries, a company from California, did something amazing recently. They brought back samples of a medicine they made while in space. It wasn't easy. The capsule carrying the samples had some problems and was...
