Science

Prow Knob Becomes Island as Alsek Glacier Retreats

NASA imagery shows climate change turning Prow Knob into an island in Alaska as the Alsek Glacier retreats rapidly.

#climatechange, #glaciers, #alaska, #nasa, #environment

Perseverance Rover Discovers Potential Biosignatures in Martian Rock Sample

NASA's Perseverance rover finds potential biosignatures on Mars, marking a milestone in the search for extraterrestrial life.

#nasa, #mars, #perseverance, #space, #science

Breakthrough Discovery: Graphene's Electrons Form Nearly Perfect Quantum Fluid

IISc discovers electrons in graphene challenging Wiedemann-Franz law, opening new quantum research avenues.

#graphene, #quantumfluid, #iiscresearch, #physics, #technology

New Discovery: 332 Submarine Canyons Found Beneath Antarctica

Researchers map 332 submarine canyons under Antarctica, revealing their role in ocean circulation and climate dynamics.

#antarctica, #submarinecanyons, #climatechange, #oceanography, #geology

NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory Reveals New Supernova Insights

Discoveries at Cassiopeia A challenge the symmetry of supernova explosions, offering fresh perspectives on stellar deaths.

#nasa, #supernova, #cassiopeiaA, #neutronstars

Study Predicts 50% Decline in Key Phytoplankton Due to Rising Ocean Temperatures

Prochlorococcus, crucial marine phytoplankton, may see a 50% decline from rising ocean temps impacting marine ecosystems, a study finds.

#science, #climatechange, #marinebiology, #prochlorococcus

Astronomers Unveil 2017 OF201: A Discovery Challenging Outer Solar System Models

In May 2025, astronomers discover 2017 OF201, a trans-Neptunian object, prompting a reevaluation of the outer solar system's structure.

#astronomy, #solarsystem, #transneptunian, #space, #discovery

Atlantic Ocean's Crucial Current at Risk of Collapse by 2055, Study Warns

Study warns of potential AMOC collapse by 2055, impacting global climate, weather, and sea levels.

#AMOC, #climatechange, #oceanography, #globalwarming

Upcoming Total Lunar Eclipse: Longest Blood Moon Since 2022

A total lunar eclipse will turn the Moon deep red over Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia on September 7–8, 2025.

#lunar, #eclipse, #bloodmoon, #astronomy, #cosmos

New Study Finds Carbon Storage Potential Vastly Overestimated, Impacting Climate Strategies

Global CO2 storage capacity is 10x weaker than thought, suggests a limited role for CCS. Prioritize emission cuts, study urges.

#climatechange, #carbonstorage, #ccs, #emissions

310-Million-Year-Old Fossil Fish Reveals Earliest Known "Tongue Bite" Mechanism

A fossil fish in England reveals the earliest "tongue bite" feeding mechanism, challenging evolutionary timelines.

#paleontology, #fossil, #evolution, #fish, #tonguebite

Debate Intensifies Over DOE's Controversial Climate Report

Scientists challenge DOE report downplaying climate risks, raising concerns about greenhouse gas regulations.

#climatechange, #usdepartmentofenergy, #greenhousegases, #climatescience

Groundbreaking Studies Shed Light on Aging and Regeneration

Discoveries in stem cell diversity and regenerative genes could revolutionize anti-aging therapies.

#aging, #regeneration, #stemcells, #genetherapy, #healthcare

Ancient Toad Sculpture Unearthed in Peru: A Window Into Climate Impact on Caral Civilization

Peruvian archaeologists find 3,800-year-old toad sculpture, shedding light on Caral civilization's climate challenges.

#peru, #archaeology, #caral, #climatechange, #findings

Breakthrough in Kagome Superconductors: Active Flat Bands Discovered

Rice University researchers uncover active flat bands in kagome superconductor, revolutionizing quantum materials.

#quantummaterials, #kagomelattices, #superconductors, #electronics