Tag: Environment
Protecting Water Sources from Wooden Satellites and Pollution: A Baseball’s Mud Bath Solution
Happy Monday, readers! I'm here to share some fascinating science news with you. Let's start with the world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, which recently arrived at the International Space Station. This small Japanese spacecraft...
COP29 Host Balances EU Demand and Trump Effect in Gas Policy
Azerbaijan is gearing up to host the COP29 climate talks in Baku, with lead negotiator Yalchin Rafiyev shedding light on the challenges and expectations surrounding the event. Despite concerns about the impact of Donald...
Azerbaijan: Perfectly Suited for Hosting Climate Summit
Azerbaijan is gearing up to host the COP29 climate talks in Baku, a critical global summit that aims to address climate change. Mukhtar Babayev, the president of the talks, believes that Azerbaijan is well-suited...
Impact of Microplastics on Weather Patterns: Scientists’ Findings
Clouds are a crucial part of the Earth's weather system. They form when water vapor in the atmosphere clings to tiny particles and turns into liquid droplets or ice crystals. A recent study has...
Will Other Countries Follow Suit if Donald Trump Scales Back America’s Climate Targets?
After a year of extreme weather and rising global temperatures, this year's UN climate summit is crucial. However, with President-elect Donald Trump planning to withdraw the US from the global climate process, concerns are...
Prince William to Attend COP30 Climate Conference in Brazil 2023
Prince William is set to attend the COP30 climate conference in Brazil next year. This decision comes after his recent trip to South Africa, where he celebrated the fourth year of his annual Earthshot...
Empowering African Communities to Take Control of Climate Adaptation Plans
Climate change is a pressing issue that affects everyone, especially vulnerable communities in Africa. External groups often offer solutions for climate adaptation, but the best way forward is to empower local communities and leaders...
New Title: Billy Porter Emotional Over Trump Win at Prince William’s Earthshot Awards
Billy Porter, the Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award-winning actor and singer, expressed his emotional response to Donald Trump's win in the US presidential election. He mentioned feeling "horrible" following the election results and admitted...
World’s First Wooden Satellite Successfully Tested in Orbit
The world's first wooden satellite, LignoSat, was developed by scientists at Kyoto University and the logging company Sumitomo Forestry. This innovative spacecraft measures just 4 inches on each side and has a very retro...
Pando: The World’s Largest Tree and Heaviest Living Organism – A Complete Guide
Pando is not just any ordinary tree; it is actually a colony of aspen stems that all come from one massive root system. This unique tree, located in Fishlake National Forest, Utah, is known...