A striking view of Asteroid Itokawa, as captured by the Hayabusa spacecraft. This S-type asteroid, known for its distinctive peanut shape, boasts a diameter of roughly 1,100 feet and completes a full rotation every 12 hours. Credit: JAXA. A recent breakthrough in asteroid research by the Japanese Hayabusa spacecraft has profound implications for our understanding...
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...
Scientists have developed a new type of dynamic window that can switch between three modes, selectively blocking light and/or heat. Credit: Pixaobay Windows are essential for allowing both light and heat into a space, but there are situations where you may not want both simultaneously. Recently, engineers from North Carolina State University (NCSU) have created...
Credit: Smart City. Urban areas worldwide confront numerous challenges, from inadequate healthcare and food deserts to climate change-induced water scarcity. Climate change is undeniably wreaking havoc across the globe, and urban centers are no exception. It's not just the American West grappling with potential power and water shortages; urban populations face risks if these global climate patterns...
Credit: Pixaobay While we are aware of the existence of lunar ice, its origin remains somewhat uncertain. A recent investigation proposes that streams of electrons, which indirectly originate from both Earth and the Sun, are playing a role in the creation of frozen water on the Moon's surface. These electrons impact the Moon when it traverses...
Credit: Pixaobay Within the scope of the CLOUD project at CERN's nuclear research center, scientists at PSI have pinpointed sesquiterpenes, which are gaseous hydrocarbons emitted by plants, as a significant contributor to cloud formation. This discovery holds the potential to minimize uncertainties in climate models and enhance the precision of climate predictions. The research findings...
Dr. Christophe Valahu and Vanessa Olaya Agudelo, the study's lead authors, in front of the experiment's quantum computer at the Sydney Nanoscience Hub. Credit: University of Sydney/Stephanie Zingsheim. Scientists at the University of Sydney achieved a groundbreaking feat by leveraging a quantum computer to observe and manipulate a crucial chemical reaction process, slowing it down...
EarthCruiser aims to get a jump on the next-gen realm of electric overlandingEarthCruiser As the world's largest RV show kicks off in Germany, American adventurers are gearing up for the third installment of the Overland Expo, OX Mountain West, in Loveland, Colorado this year. As promised, the most significant and most robust electric camper in the...
Credit: Unsplush. A recent analysis of images captured by the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) has unveiled an intriguing find within the Sombrero Galaxy. Conducted by Elio Quiroga Rodriguez from the Mid Atlantic University in Spain, this discovery sheds light on a previously unnoticed galaxy that harbors an active galactic nucleus (AGN). The findings were detailed...
Credit: Pixaobay Scientists have discovered that wildfires have a more significant warming impact than previously estimated by climate researchers. The study emphasizes the importance of 'dark brown carbon,' a previously unidentified group of particles released during wildfire smoke. This finding underlines the necessity for immediate revisions to climate models and updated strategies to address the...
