Prototaxites, enigmatic fossilized 'tree trunks' dating back over 400 million years, may represent an entirely new branch of life, distinct from fungi and other known organisms, challenging our understanding of Earth's ancient biodiversity.
In a groundbreaking discovery that challenges cosmic evolution models, two teams of astronomers have detected oxygen in JADES-GS-z14-0, the most distant known galaxy, suggesting galaxies formed and matured much faster than expected in the early Universe, with ALMA playing a crucial role.
Elevate your solar awareness with a location-based app that precisely calculates sunrise, sunset, solar noon, and day length, offering a 10-day projection and customizable location and timezone settings for macOS, Linux, and Windows users.
An AI breakthrough called polySCOUT is accelerating the development of biodegradable plastics by using machine learning to predict chemical structures with desired properties, saving significant time compared to traditional trial-and-error methods and making eco-friendly alternatives more viable.
A dire coastal crisis looms as sea levels rise, threatening to submerge hundreds of U.S. cities like Boston, Oakland, Miami, and New York City with chronic flooding by 2100, forcing communities to adapt through costly barriers, relocation, or facing inundation.
Antarctica and Greenland's rapidly melting ice sheets, fueled by global warming, are losing billions of tons of ice annually, contributing significantly to rising sea levels that threaten coastal regions worldwide.
Groundbreaking AI analysis of high-resolution satellite data unveils the complex, anisotropic patterns of Antarctic ice flows, prompting the need to refine climate models for more accurate predictions of the ice sheet's future evolution.
While global building emissions plateaued in 2022, urgent measures like mandatory energy codes, renewable energy adoption, and increased financing are crucial to decarbonize the sector and align with climate targets, with calls for zero-carbon building codes by 2028 in major emitters and 2035 globally, alongside doubling energy efficiency investment by …
The UK is funding innovative space tech projects that harness AI and satellite data to tackle global challenges like climate change and preserving cultural heritage sites, showcasing the nation's commitment to leveraging space solutions for a sustainable future.
Researchers have discovered evidence of vast underground reserves of natural hydrogen, a potential green energy breakthrough that could provide an economical and environmentally-friendly fuel source, though challenges remain in locating, extracting, and transporting these deposits.