Will Other Countries Follow UK’s Lead in Launching Metascience Units?
The United Kingdom has taken a significant step in the world of science by launching a metascience unit, a practice that involves studying how research is conducted using scientific methodology. This initiative aims to...
Uncovering the Source of Jerusalem’s Giant Stone Blocks for the Second Temple
Archaeologists have recently uncovered a vast quarry in Jerusalem's Har Hotzvim area that may have been the source of building stones for the Second Temple. This discovery sheds light on the massive construction activities...
Understanding How Cats Grieve the Loss of Other Pets
Cats, often known for their aloof and independent nature, may actually experience grief when they lose a household companion animal, including dogs, according to a recent study by Oakland University in the US. The...
Uncovering the Mystery of Long-Lasting Meteor Trails
Meteors that streak through the sky leaving behind a persistent afterglow have long intrigued astronomers. A recent study published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics sheds light on the mystery behind these...
Amazon Rainforest Soil: Potential for Billions of Tonnes of Carbon Storage
The Amazon rainforest is known for its rich and fertile soil, especially the nutrient-rich "dark earth" soil that has been cultivated by Indigenous communities for centuries. A recent study has found that this special...
Unlocking the Secrets of Earth’s Mantle: Record-breaking Underwater Drilling Expedition
Researchers have successfully drilled the deepest-ever sample of rocks from Earth's mantle, reaching a depth of 0.7 miles (1.2 kilometers) in the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. This location is known for its abundance of hydrothermal vents,...
Can a $34 Billion Plan Protect Texas from Stronger Hurricanes?
After Hurricane Ike wreaked havoc in 2008, engineers devised a $34 billion plan to shield southeast Texas from severe storms. This ambitious project, known as the Ike Dike, is a collaboration led by the...
Uncovering Origins of Life: Ship Discovers Clues in Ocean’s ‘Lost City’
Scientists recently embarked on an expedition to the Mid-Atlantic ocean ridge where they made a groundbreaking discovery. They were able to extract nearly a mile of rocks from an area known as the "Lost...
Do Cats Experience Grief? Insights from Recent Studies
Cats are known for their independent and mysterious nature, but recent studies have shed light on a potential emotional side to these feline companions. Researchers from Oakland University in Michigan delved into the question...
Unearthing Earth’s Mantle: Initial Rock Samples Analyzed
For the first time ever, a team of scientists from around the world has managed to recover a substantial section of rocks originating from Earth's mantle. This layer, located just beneath the Earth's crust,...