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...
Blue has become Natron Energy's signature color owing to the patented Prussian Blue electrons it uses for the fast, frequent transfer of sodium ions that underpin its claims of 10 times lithium-ion's cycling speeds and a 50,000-cycle lifespan Natron Energy In 2023, sodium-ion battery innovator Natron Energy was gearing up for large-scale production of its custom-designed...
Various theories regarding the progression of Parkinson's disease may suggest that environmental factors play a substantial role, offering insights into preventative measures for a considerable portion of cases.
Credit: Pixabay The fundamental symptoms of depression, including alterations in energy, activity, cognition, and mood, have been documented for over 10,000 years, whereas the term "depression" itself has been in use for approximately 350 years. Despite its extensive history, there's no consensus among experts regarding the definition or causes of depression. However, many agree that depression...
Credit: Pixabay The effects of human activities, including greenhouse gas emissions and deforestation, on Earth's surface have been extensively researched. Recently, hydrology experts from the University of Arizona delved into the influence of human actions on the deep subsurface of the Earth, an area located hundreds of meters to several kilometers below the surface. "We examined...
The Coca-Cola Company and PepsiCo were some of the worst plastic offenders. Credit: Pixabay A recent study revealed that nearly 25% of identifiable plastic pollution originates from just five large corporations. Analyzing 1.87 million instances of environmental plastic waste from 2018 to 2022, researchers found that over half of these instances couldn't be attributed to...
Credit: Depositphotos Following North America's recent solar eclipse, another significant natural phenomenon is approaching. Between late April and June 2024, the largest group of 13-year cicadas, known as Brood XIX, will emerge alongside a midwestern group of 17-year cicadas, Brood XIII. This phenomenon will impact 17 states, stretching from Maryland to Iowa and extending southward into...
A caulking gun is used to apply the gel to the whorl of a maize plantPatrick Fallet A gel filled with nematodes has proven effective in safeguarding crops from pests, eliminating the need for harmful pesticides. These nematodes, typically unable to survive above ground, are the key component of this environmentally-friendly solution. Nematodes are tiny roundworms...
Credit: Pixabay New research published in the journal Ecology on April 9 reveals that certain ant species have been compelled to vacate their original habitats in Gregory Canyon near Boulder, Colorado, over the last six decades due to their inability to withstand rising temperatures driven by climate change. According to Anna Paraskevopoulos, a Ph.D. student at...
A recent study shows that identifiable airborne DNA can be extracted from a room's air conditioner – and in some cases, even just from the air itself. credit: Pixabay Even if a perpetrator wears gloves, their DNA may still persist in the air of a room after they leave. A recent study suggests that if...
