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What the equinox ‘henge’ effect tells us about U.S. cities
During equinoxes, sunrises and sunsets align with east-west streets in grid-based U.S. cities like Chicago, creating striking solar phenomena similar to ancient Stonehenge observations.
The end of humanity? What would happen if the Yellowstone supervolcano erupted now
Scientists monitor unusual seismic activity beneath Yellowstone, raising the volcano alert level amid concerning geological signals that could indicate potential magma movement upward through the crust.
A strange circle on satellite maps turned out to be a 390-million-year-old impact crater
An amateur astronomer in Quebec discovered a previously unknown 390-million-year-old impact crater while searching satellite maps for camping locations, later confirmed by scientists through fieldwork.
For the first time, scientists watch sound jump between quantum states
Stanford researchers have directly observed quantum jumps of sound in a mechanical resonator for the first time, advancing understanding of how vibrating objects exhibit quantum behavior relevant to quantum computing and sensing.
This ‘fire amoeba’ pushes the limit of what’s possible for complex life
Researchers have discovered a single-celled amoeba that can replicate at temperatures up to 145°F, setting a new heat-tolerance record for complex organisms and suggesting life’s limits may be more flexible than previously thought.
DNA database of UK dogs could help police collar criminals
Researchers at King’s College London have created the first UK database of canine DNA to help police solve crimes by identifying dogs linked to incidents or crime scenes.
Studland seahorse habitats ‘healing’ thanks to eco moorings
Scientific research shows eco-moorings installed off the Dorset coast are successfully reversing damage to seahorse habitats, with seagrass scars shrinking by up to 93% over four years.
Artemis II: The 40 minutes when the astronauts lose contact with Earth
Artemis II astronauts will lose radio contact with Earth for approximately 40 minutes as their spacecraft passes behind the Moon, a experience reminiscent of Apollo missions decades earlier.
Starwatch: A Venus-spotting challenge with a beautiful reward
Venus and a young crescent moon make a close approach this week, offering observers a viewing challenge and attractive pairing in the evening sky if conditions permit.
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain’s weather even more extreme?
Scientists are monitoring whether the Atlantic’s ocean circulation system may be weakening due to climate change, which could dramatically alter weather patterns and conditions across Britain and Europe.
Climate crisis probably weakened glacier that caused devastating Nepal-Tibet floods, first study finds
A scientific study found climate change likely weakened a glacier that catastrophically collapsed in Nepal and Tibet last month, killing over 1,300 people and leaving thousands missing.
Scientists are about to test Einstein’s gravity with exotic matter
Researchers in Switzerland are developing an experiment to test whether gravity affects muons the same way it affects ordinary matter, potentially revealing new physics.
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope could last more than twice as long as planned
NASA’s Roman Space Telescope could operate for at least 22 years instead of the originally planned 10 years, thanks to precise maneuvering and fuel conservation during its early mission phases.
Caltech’s tiny new chip can steer light in 74 quadrillionths of a second
Caltech researchers created a chip that uses light to redirect other light in 74 femtoseconds, a development with potential applications in faster communications, computing, and sensors.
Scientists just named a new snake after Guns N’ Roses legend Slash
Researchers have named a newly discovered snake species from New Guinea after Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash, honoring his lifelong passion for reptiles and conservation.
Archaeologists are racing to save precious artifacts in Alaska after last year’s storm
Archaeologists in Alaska are racing to excavate and preserve artifacts from a Yup’ik cultural site threatened by erosion and storm damage following last October’s typhoon.
Ancient DNA reveals how plague kept returning for 400 years after the Black Death
Researchers analyzing ancient DNA from plague bacteria in human remains spanning four centuries have reconstructed how the disease repeatedly resurged across Europe long after the initial Black Death pandemic.
A new process turns plastic waste into gasoline and diesel fuel
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory developed a method to convert polyethylene plastic waste into gasoline and diesel fuel using molten salts containing aluminum chloride at temperatures below 200 degrees Celsius.
Scientists discover first new penguin species in more than 100 years
An international team of researchers has identified a population of gentoo penguins living on the Kerguelen Islands as a distinct species, marking the first new penguin species formally named in more than 100 years.
AI solved one of math’s hardest problems. Humanity learned nothing (so far)
OpenAI’s AI solved a major unsolved mathematics problem, but the resulting 166-page proof is so dense and poorly written that mathematicians say they’ve learned little from it so far.
Artemis II: The 40 minutes when the astronauts lose contact with Earth
Artemis II astronauts will lose radio contact with Earth for approximately 40 minutes as their spacecraft passes behind the Moon, a profound moment of isolation experienced by previous lunar missions.
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