Tag: Science
Solar Maximum Causes Satellite Disruptions: What to Expect Next
In early November, three small Australian satellites from Curtin University's Binar Space Program burned up in the Earth's atmosphere. These cube satellites, known as Binar-2, 3, and 4, were expected to last for six...
Atlantic Ocean’s Key Current Weakening Faster Than Expected
A crucial current in the Atlantic Ocean that helps regulate the Earth's climate is weakening at a faster rate than previously anticipated. This current, known as the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), plays a...
Uncovering the Mystery of the Most Powerful Cosmic Rays: Could the Source be Near...
Scientists have recently made a groundbreaking discovery regarding cosmic rays, which are high-energy particles originating from various sources in space. These cosmic rays, composed of electrons and their antimatter counterparts, positrons, have been detected...
Will Earth’s ‘Second Moon’ Return After Escaping Orbit Today?
A mini-moon that has been orbiting Earth for the past two months is set to peel away from our planet's orbit today. The bus-size asteroid, known as 2024 PT5, is currently 2 million miles...
Preserving Climate Data: Scientists Rush to Protect Information from Trump Administration
Eight years ago, when the Trump administration was about to begin, mathematician John Baez took action to preserve public climate data from federal websites. He, along with a group of friends, downloaded large amounts...
Uncovering the Indian Ocean Gravity Anomaly: Implications of an Ancient Ocean’s Demise
The Indian Ocean geoid low, located in the Laccadive Sea southwest of India, is a fascinating phenomenon that has puzzled scientists for decades. This massive gravity hole, where sea levels are significantly lower than...
Coconut Octopus Uses Stones as Ammunition in Incredible Underwater Footage
The incredible underwater footage captured for Netflix's new series "Our Oceans" shows a coconut octopus using stones as ammunition to shoot at predatory fish while hiding in a clam shell. This behavior, never seen...
Unraveling the Mystery of the Dark Night Sky: The Influence of the Big Bang
I love it when a seemingly simple question leads to profound insight. For example, why is the sky dark at night? At first glance, it may seem like a basic question with an obvious...
AI-Powered Assistants Revolutionize Mathematics: The Latest Breakthroughs
Mathematicians have traditionally developed proofs through careful line-by-line construction, but the landscape is changing with the rise of artificial intelligence. AI assistants, known as co-pilots, are stepping in to help mathematicians with proof development,...
Capturing Body Heat: Scientists Aim to Power Technologies with Radiated Heat
If you've ever looked at yourself through a thermal camera, you know that your body gives off a lot of heat. This heat is actually a byproduct of our metabolism. Each square foot of...