Juno provided detailed pictures of Io in the course of the flyby for NASA. NASA's Juno spacecraft had its closest encounter with Jupiter's moon Io in more than two decades on December 30, 2023. The robotic probe approached within 930 miles (1,500 km) of the volcanic moon, capturing detailed images of its south pole. Initiated on...
Scientists have discovered that methane trapped under Svalbard’s permafrost can escape, risking a warming cycle. Frequent methane accumulations found in wellbore studies highlight the potential for increased global warming as the permafrost thaws. Credit: SciTechDaily.com According to scientists, large amounts of methane may be stored beneath the permafrost and could leak if it thaws. Methane is...
This picture shows three types of stars in our galaxy: G stars, which are like our Sun; K dwarfs, which are smaller and cooler; and M dwarfs, which are even fainter and cooler. It compares them in terms of important things. Hotter stars have wider habitable zones where life might exist. Red dwarf M...
Once thought to be vestigal, tiny pits on the snouts of dolphins have turned out to be an important part of how they sense the world. Credit: Pixaobay Research indicates that in addition to their impressive sonar system, dolphins develop an extra sensory ability in the region where their baby whiskers once existed as they...
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...
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...
Hot spot detections. The maximum, unsaturated 4.8 μm (M-band) spectral radiances from 266 hot spots identified in Juno JIRAM data obtained from March 2017 to July 2022, using data from orbits PJ5 to PJ43 grouped by order of magnitude. The larger the symbol, the greater the 4.8 μm spectral radiance. This is an equal-area Mollweide projection...
The desirable substance, unless environmental stability is your preference. Credit: Energy. The common notion that oil is derived from decomposed dinosaurs, a belief often associated with pumping refined velociraptors into vehicles, is a prevalent misconception. Contrary to this widely held belief, fat does not originate from the remains of ancient dinosaurs. Geologist Reidar Müller from the...
The intended duration of Starship's second test flight was approximately 90 minutes, with the plan for it to conclude by splashing down in the Pacific Ocean near Hawai'i. Credit: SpaceX via X On Saturday morning, SpaceX's Starship rocket embarked on its second test flight, soaring into the sky from Starbase in Texas. However, the triumph...
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...
