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Space Exploration 5 hours ago

As Voyager 1's mission draws to a close, one planetary scientist reflects on its legacy

For nearly 50 years, NASA's Voyager 1 mission has competed for the title of deep space's little engine that could. Launched in 1977 along with its twin, Voyager 2, the spacecraft is now soaring more than 15 billion miles ...

Earth Sciences 5 hours ago

Study highlights achievements of the scientific drilling of Songliao Basin

Since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, the increase in carbon dioxide emissions has consistently warmed the Earth's climate. At the current warming rate, our planet might potentially be on track toward witnessing a ...

Plants & Animals 6 hours ago

Urban greening can lead to an increase of rodent-borne zoonotic pathogens

Wild rodents can host a great diversity of zoonotic pathogens. Rodents that live close to humans increase the likelihood of the transfer of such pathogens. "Changes in the environment, such as urban greening, can increase ...

Nanophysics 6 hours ago

A simple, scalable method using light to 3D print helical nanostructures

A new fabrication process for helical metal nanoparticles provides a simpler, cheaper way to rapidly produce a material essential for biomedical and optical devices, according to a study by University of Michigan researchers.

Environment 6 hours ago

Alternative tidal wetlands in plain sight have overlooked Blue Carbon superstars

Blue Carbon projects are expanding globally; however, demand for credits outweighs the available credits for purchase.

Environment 6 hours ago

Over half of global commutes are by car, says study

What is the extent of car dependency around the world? Why should the best places to live be car-free? What are the best public transportation cities? A new study by Rafael Prieto-Curiel, from the Complexity Science Hub, ...

Plants & Animals 6 hours ago

Magpies under siege from climate and man-made noise

The combined impact of climate change and human-generated noise are proving double trouble for wild urban-dwelling bird species, changing their behavior in ways that could threaten their survival.

Planetary Sciences 6 hours ago

Unlocking clearer views of our world's water: A Landsat legacy

Satellite remote sensing is vital for monitoring marine and freshwater ecosystems, leveraging missions like SeaWiFS, MODIS, MERIS, Landsat, and Sentinel to track water parameters such as chlorophyll, sediment, and temperature. ...

Other 6 hours ago

UK's Cambridge University halts fossil fuel funding

Britain's Cambridge University confirmed on Monday that it has adopted a moratorium on new funding from fossil fuel companies after a campaign from students and academics.

Plants & Animals 6 hours ago

Eyes open and toes out of water: How a giant water bug reached the island of Cyprus

The island of Cyprus, although considered a hotspot for biodiversity in the Mediterranean, is more famous for its beautiful sunny coasts than for its insect fauna. Nevertheless, some visitors of its highly populated beaches, ...

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