solar geoengineeringclimate regulationNOAAThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) receives a dire warning about the challenges and regulatory gaps in governing solar geoengineering efforts to combat climate warming.5 months agoScience3More5 months agoScience3
cicadassynchronized emergenceentomologyBillions of cicadas, from two distinct broods, are set to emerge in a historic event across the Midwest and Southeast in early May, marking a rare synchronized emergence not seen in 221 years.5 months agoScience3More5 months agoScience3
PompeiiarcheologyTrojan WarArchaeologists in Pompeii unearthed a black-walled banquet hall featuring frescoes of Trojan War figures as part of a conservation project.5 months agoScience2More5 months agoScience2
cement industrycarbon capturesustainable technologyFortera, a California-based clean tech company, is launching a technology that captures carbon emissions from cement kilns, significantly reducing the industry's carbon footprint.5 months agoScience3More5 months agoScience3
RussiaAngara-A5 rocketspace launchRussia successfully launches a new heavy-lift Angara-A5 rocket from its Far Eastern space complex after two failed attempts.5 months agoScience2More5 months agoScience2
coral conservationbiodegradable technologymarine ecosystemResearchers in South Florida are using biodegradable drinking straws to create protective “Coral Forts” that shield infant corals from predatory fish, significantly improving their survival rates.5 months agoScience2More5 months agoScience2
forever chemicalswater contaminationPFASRecent studies by the U.S. Geological Survey and New Mexico environment officials have found so-called forever chemicals, or PFAS, in major water sources across New Mexico.5 months agoScience2More5 months agoScience2
marine rescuegray whalewildlife conservationRescue efforts are underway for a young gray whale entangled in a gill net off Northern California's coast, involving teams from NOAA Fisheries and the Marine Mammal Center.5 months agoScience1More5 months agoScience1
roboticsbioinspired roboticsenvironmental monitoringThe development of 'FiloBot,' a robot inspired by climbing plants, demonstrates the potential of plant-like robotics for applications in environmental monitoring and disaster site analysis.5 months agoScience2More5 months agoScience2
greenhouse gasescarbon dioxideglobal warmingEmissions of the three major greenhouse gases: carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide reached historic highs last year despite global efforts to reduce dependency on fossil fuels.5 months agoScience3More5 months agoScience3
cancer researchscientific integrityDana-Farber InstituteDana-Farber Cancer Institute retracted seven research studies due to allegations of image manipulation, sparking debate on scientific integrity.5 months agoScience3More5 months agoScience3
Higgs bosonNobel PrizephysicsNobel prize-winning physicist Peter Higgs, known for proposing the existence of the Higgs boson particle, has passed away at 94.5 months agoScience3More5 months agoScience3
total solar eclipseeclipse viewingastronomical eventsAfter the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, the next one in the U.S. will not occur until 2044, with another coast-to-coast eclipse expected in 2045.5 months agoScience1More5 months agoScience1
solar eclipseweather challengesNorth AmericaEclipse enthusiasts across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada are hopeful for clear skies as they prepare for a rare total solar eclipse, facing challenges from cloudy forecasts.5 months agoScience2More5 months agoScience2
solar eclipseNorth AmericaastronomyA total solar eclipse will be visible across North America on April 7, 2024, offering viewers in Mexico, 15 U.S. states, and eastern Canada a rare astronomical event.5 months agoScience2More5 months agoScience2
climate changegreenhouse gasescarbon emissionsCarbon dioxide and methane levels spiked to record highs in 2023, marking a significant increase in the heat-trapping gases in the Earth's atmosphere.5 months agoScience3More5 months agoScience3
Soyuz capsuleInternational Space Stationsafe landingA Russian Soyuz space capsule safely returned to Earth in Kazakhstan, carrying three crew members from the International Space Station, including astronauts from NASA, Roscosmos, and Belarus.5 months agoScience2More5 months agoScience2
earthquake preparednessdisaster managementinfrastructure inspectionA rare 4.8 magnitude earthquake on the East Coast prompts NYC's emergency management to inspect damage and emphasizes the importance of disaster preparedness.5 months agoScience1More5 months agoScience1
earthquakeNew Jerseyunmapped fault linesA 4.8-magnitude earthquake in New Jersey reveals potential ancient, unmapped fault lines, marking the strongest quake in the region in over 200 years.5 months agoScience3More5 months agoScience3
glacier retreatclimate changeAustriaAustrian glaciers are rapidly receding and the country is projected to be largely ice-free in 40 to 45 years, according to experts.5 months agoScience3More5 months agoScience3
