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Archaeology May 18, 2024

Pyramids built along long-lost river, scientists discover

Scientists have discovered a long-buried branch of the Nile river that once flowed alongside more than 30 pyramids in Egypt, potentially solving the mystery of how ancient Egyptians transported the massive stone blocks to ...

Ecology May 18, 2024

Global coral bleaching event expanding to new countries: Scientists

The massive coral bleaching episode signaled by US authorities last month is expanding and deepening in reefs around the globe, scientists warned Thursday.

Space Exploration May 18, 2024

'Dad's going up in a rocket!' French businessman set for launch

He arrived in Texas, tried on his flight suit for the first time, and is now preparing to live out his childhood dream.

Space Exploration May 18, 2024

'Danger behind the beauty': More solar storms could be heading our way

Tourists normally have to pay big money and brave cold climates for a chance to see an aurora, but last weekend many people around the world simply had to look up to see these colorful displays dance across the sky.

Molecular & Computational biology May 17, 2024

Scientists develop new geochemical 'fingerprint' to trace contaminants in fertilizer

An international team of scientists has uncovered toxic metals in mineral phosphate fertilizers worldwide by using a new tool to identify the spread and impact of such contaminants on soil, water resources, and food supply.

Condensed Matter May 17, 2024

Study examines low-permittivity dielectric ceramics for microwave/millimeter-wave communication

Microwave dielectric ceramics are the cornerstone of wireless communication devices, widely utilized in mobile communications, satellite radar, GPS, Bluetooth, and WLAN applications. Components made from these ceramic materials, ...

Earth Sciences May 17, 2024

Canada's wildfire season begins

Wildfire season has arrived in full force in Canada, prompting evacuation orders and alerts in several towns in British Columbia and Alberta due to the danger of uncontrolled blazes.

Planetary Sciences May 17, 2024

Earth from space: New Zealand's North Island

Captured on 7 May 2024, this Copernicus Sentinel-2 image shows part of New Zealand's North Island.

Space Exploration May 17, 2024

Ariane 6 launches Replicator for 3D printing in open space

Europe's newest rocket soon launches, taking with it many space missions each with a unique objective, destination and team at home, cheering them on. Whether into Earth orbit to look back and study Earth, peer out to deep ...

Earth Sciences May 17, 2024

Linking leaf elemental traits to biomass across forest biomes in the Himalayas

The growth, development, and functioning of plants in various environments depend on multiple elements. However, our understanding of how the element concentrations in leaves that are associated with plant functioning and ...

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