Research and discoveries in natural sciences, including the planet and space.
The global shift toward electric vehicles (EVs) has been heralded as a significant step in combating climate change. However, a recent study from the University of Turku in Finland has raised new questions about the environmental benefits of EVs. The study, which surveyed nearly 4,000 Finns about car ownership, transportation habits, and lifestyle choices, concluded…
In recent months, the Gulf of Mexico has seen an alarming increase in hurricane activity, with two powerful storms striking in rapid succession. The first hurricane left a trail of destruction across multiple states, bringing catastrophic flooding and widespread damage. As recovery efforts were still underway, another major storm intensified at an unprecedented rate, threatening…
We’ve all heard of salamanders and other amphibians that can regenerate lost limbs, but can humans do the same? Your first instinct might be to say it’s impossible, but there are several anecdotal reports suggesting that young children can regrow fingertips after an injury—even though there is surprisingly little research on the topic. Anecdotal evidence…
New findings from China’s Zhurong rover reshape our understanding of Martian water history A vast ocean on the red planet Recent discoveries from China’s Zhurong rover have provided compelling evidence that a massive ocean may have covered up to one-third of Mars around 3.7 billion years ago. The rover, which landed in the Utopia Planitia…
Microplastics, tiny plastic particles measuring less than five millimeters, have quietly become one of the most pervasive pollutants in the modern world. Once believed to be confined to oceans and marine life, recent research has uncovered their alarming presence in everyday life, from the air we breathe to the food we consume. As scientific studies…
In a recent astronomical event, asteroid COWECP5 entered Earth’s atmosphere and disintegrated above eastern Siberia, creating a spectacular light display visible to residents from miles away. Although the impact did not cause any fatalities or major damage, the event raised critical questions about the limitations of current asteroid detection systems and the time frame in…
A solar superflare is an extraordinarily powerful energy eruption from the Sun, significantly stronger than regular solar flares. These events release an astonishing amount of energy—up to one octillion joules (a number with 27 zeros). To put this into perspective, the Carrington Event of 1859, which caused global telegraph failures, was only about 1% the…
Scientists have discovered that volcanic ash and lava caves on Mars may contain traces of ancient microbial life, as detailed in studies published in September and November. ExoMars mission and its search for ancient life The upcoming “ExoMars Rosalind Franklin” rover mission, scheduled for launch in 2028, will explore the Oxia Planum region, estimated to…
Astronomers have identified seven new “dark comets,” mysterious celestial bodies that blur the line between asteroids and traditional comets. This discovery brings the total number of known dark comets to 14, raising intriguing questions about their role in the origins of Earth’s water and the evolution of life. Unlike classic comets, which feature bright tails,…
A groundbreaking study published by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in JAMA Pediatrics has raised serious concerns about the effects of fluoride on children’s brain development. The study, which analyzed 74 previous studies, found a strong correlation between higher fluoride levels in drinking water and lower IQ scores in children. This connection was particularly…
