Antarctic Ocean ice collapse linked to mystical spikes of marine salt
The Antarctic water becomes salty and promotes the collapse of sea ice. Scientists don’t know why. Antarctic sea ice has been declining since 2015, contrary to the model’s forecasts that it will reach a record 0.6 million square miles (1.55 million square kilometers) above the expected average range for 2023, in opposition to the model’s […]
Congenital hearing loss in teens and adults treated with a new gene therapy
Up to three people in every 1,000 newborns have hearing loss in one or both ears. Cochlear implants provide significant hope for these children, but invasion surgery is required. These implants are also unable to fully replicate the nuances of natural hearing. However, a recent study by my colleagues and I have shown that a […]
The collapse of major Atlantic currents could be suppressed by newly discovered backup systems, research finds
The major Atlantic currents, which appear to be slowing down due to climate change, may be more resilient to global warming than scientists previously thought. New research shows thanks to a secret backup system. The Atlantic Meridian Surrounding Circulation (AMOC) is a network of currents that loop around the Atlantic Ocean like a giant conveyor […]
Parker solar probe captures the closest photos of the sun during a record-breaking flight
NASA has released a photo of the nearest sun, taken by Parker solar probes just 3.8 million miles (6.1 million kilometers) from the star’s surface. The new image reveals important features of solar winds that help scientists understand the origins of this mysterious spatial meteorological phenomenon and its impact on life on Earth. Solar wind […]
The skull of a 140,000 year old child could have been a modern human, some Neanderthals – not everyone is sure
The child’s skull contains a mixture of features that appear to be consistent with both modern Homo sapiens and Neanderthals. (Image credit: Israel Herskovitz/Tel Aviv University) One of the earliest known human burials, one of the burials of young children, may have been a cross between modern humans and Neanderthals, new research suggests. Researchers analyzed […]
Hazardous conditions that can cause seizures, coma, and death can rise dramatically as the climate warms
Maharashtra, India — After working an hour in a sugar cane field, Shakuntala Admane began to feel the lighthead, but she stuck for another four hours. She then collapsed as the temperature spiked above 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius). Medical testing confirmed that a 60-year-old agricultural worker had hyponatremia. This is a condition in […]
Earth was just a strangely short day, but the fastest day of the year hasn’t arrived yet
Wednesday (July 9th) is predicted to be an unusually shorter day 1.3 ms less than average as the Earth spun faster on its axis. However, according to TimeanDate.com, July 22nd and August 5th are expected to lose 1.38ms and 1.52ms, respectively. But why is it getting shorter this summer one day? How does that affect […]
Our severed warships were finally blown away by Japanese torpedoes discovered in the South Pacific
The bow of the USS New Orleans, blown away by Japanese torpedoes in 1942, was located near Guadalcanal Island in the South Pacific. The ship survived the attack, but the crew, carrying more than 180 people, was killed when one of the ship’s agricultural magazines was attacked by torpedoes and exploded, tearing the entire front […]
“The Hobbit,” Neanderthal, Reconstructing the stunning face of Homoerectus
Four realistic reconstructions of prehistoric humans have been announced. This included a model of the species often referred to as “The Hobbit,” and was about the same height as a modern-day four-year-old as an adult. The 3D model will be featured in the upcoming five-part documentary series “Human.” This explores the extraordinary tales of human […]
Mars’ lacking water mystery could be solved by the tips of the planet’s tips
New research suggests that the incredible tilt of Mars’ axis of rotation over the past 20 million years may have driered the planet. The findings may help solve the mystery of how Mars, which once contained lakes, rivers and perhaps oceans, lost water. The dry, dusty desert covers most of the surface of Mars today. […]