Title: G4 Geomagnetic Storm Strikes Earth, Increasing Likelihood of Widespread Auroras
A severe G4-scale geomagnetic storm hit Earth this morning, causing auroras to be visible in more than a dozen states near the U.S.-Canada border. The storm, which followed powerful solar eruptions, has since subsided...
Understanding Analog Computing: An Overview | Quanta Magazine
Computing has come a long way since its early analog days. While today's digital systems dominate the technology landscape, analog computing still holds value in certain applications. Analog devices like the Antikythera mechanism and...
Restoring Caribbean Sea Urchins: A Valiant Conservation Effort
The Caribbean Sea Urchins are undergoing a valiant conservation effort led by scientists from the Florida Aquarium and the University of Florida. These long-spined sea urchins, often mistaken for underwater villains due to their...
Boeing Starliner Astronauts Could Return on SpaceX in 2025
NASA had initially planned for astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore to return on the Boeing Starliner spacecraft, but recent developments have raised concerns about the vehicle's capability to bring them back to Earth...
Why Earthquakes of the Same Magnitude Feel Different
When the 4.4-magnitude earthquake hit the Los Angeles area on Monday afternoon, residents reported feeling a prolonged quake with significant shaking. However, the magnitude of an earthquake is not the only factor that determines...
Exploring Mars: NASA’s Discovery of Liquid Water Underground
Liquid water is a crucial ingredient for life as we know it, and there is evidence that it once existed on Mars. However, recent studies suggest that there may be liquid water deep in...
Vaccinate During Pregnancy to Prevent Baby Hospitalisations
A vaccine rollout targeting Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) during pregnancy can prevent thousands of baby hospitalizations annually. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) predicts that this initiative could prevent 5,000 babies from being hospitalized...
Exploring Mars: Discovering the Hidden Ocean Below the Surface
Mars has always been a planet of mystery and intrigue for scientists and space enthusiasts alike. Recent studies have revealed that Mars holds a vast amount of water below its surface, enough to cover...
NASA Satellite Data Enhances National Environmental Justice Database with Key Pollutant
NASA recently announced a significant advancement in monitoring air quality across the U.S. by incorporating measurements of nitrogen dioxide into the Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping Tool (EJScreen). This key air pollutant, released through...
Reshaping Tenerife’s Energy Economy: The Impact of Wind Power
Guillermo Galván García, the coordinator of ITER’s Wind Energy Department in Tenerife, is on a mission to increase the island's reliance on clean energy sources while also minimizing the impact of turbine installations on...