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nature / technology
‘Boggles the mind’: US defence department slashes research on emerging threats
Terminated projects include studies on the implications of AI in combat and how extremism spreads online. What are the implications of allowing...
nature.com
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learning / science / nature
Fully AI-driven weather prediction system delivers accurate forecasts faster with less computing power
A new AI weather prediction system, Aardvark Weather, can deliver accurate forecasts tens of time s faster and using thousands of time s less computing...
phys.org
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nature
Two-fingered dinosaur used its enormous claws to eat leaves
A new species of dinosaur found at a Mongolian building site has the largest fully preserved claw ever found. The bipedal, herbivorous animal had...
newscientist.com
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nature
Rapid Thunderstorm Charging Produces Strong Gamma‐Ray Glows
Editors’ Highlights are summaries of recent papers by AGU’s journal editors.Source: Journal of Geophysical Research: AtmospheresThunderstorms are...
eos.org
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nature
The climate movement is talking about carbon all wrong, a new book argues
Carbon isn’t an enemy to “combat” or “tackle,” the environmentalist Paul Hawken writes, but the animating force of life. Burning oil, gas, and coal —...
grist.org
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nature
Global-first study reveals life’s resilience in extreme conditions
Microbial life thrives in some of the most extreme environments on Earth. Bacteria, archaea, and other microorganisms inhabit deep ocean trenches,...
thebrighterside.news
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nature
The Most Colossal Bird Nest Ever Built in America
The grandeur of bird nests is often overlooked in the world of avian wonders. While many birds construct intricately woven homes, one nest is the...
animalsaroundtheglobe.com
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science / nature
A newly surfaced document reveals the beef industry’s secret climate plan
What the beef industry knew about its environmental impact — and how it spent decades blocking climate action. It’s now well established that for decades,...
vox.com
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nature
Inside the world's biggest 'mirror' solar plant
Located on the Sahara’s doorstep, Noor is the biggest solar power (CSP) plant in the world. Here, thousands of mirrors reflect the sunshine up...
bbc.com
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nature
On shaky ground: The risks to Victoria's infrastructure in a major quake
If you live in Greater Victoria, you know that earthquakes are a given due to our location near the Cascadia Subduction Zone: where the Juan...
goldstreamgazette.com
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nature
The Most Powerful Earthquake Ever Felt in the U.S.
Earthquakes are among nature’s most formidable forces, capable of altering landscapes and shaping the course of human history. While the U.S. has...
animalsaroundtheglobe.com
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nature
7 Fruit Trees That Thrive in Cold Climates, According to Fruit Growers
These hardy fruit trees flourish in chilly temperatures. Fruit trees are among the most rewarding types of trees to cultivate. They enhance the beauty of...
marthastewart.com
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science / space / nature
NASA Juno spacecraft's images of Jupiter's Great Red Spot, a huge storm bigger than Earth
Twisting, swirling clouds wind through Jupiter’s Great Red Spot in images captured by NASA's Juno spacecraft at Jupiter during its fly-bys over the...
skyatnightmagazine.com
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nature
Hawaii Is Sinking Back into the Ocean; Now What?
The history of Hawaii, from a geological standpoint, is one of augmentation. Over a million years ago, thanks to some well-placed tectonic plates,...
surfer.com
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nature
From dinosaurs to birds: The origins of feather formation
Feathers are among the most complex cutaneous appendages in the animal kingdom. While their evolutionary origin has been widely debated,...
phys.org
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nature
Farmers and small business owners were promised financial help for energy upgrades. They're still waiting for the money.
Rural residents are left holding the bills for everything from solar panels to grain dryers. This coverage is made possible through a partnership...
grist.org
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nature
Falling Used Tesla Prices Could Push New Car Discounts
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that used Tesla prices have dropped 15%, potentially leading to lower new Tesla...
climatecrisis247.com
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innovation / science / space / nature
A Dyson swarm made of solar panels would make Earth uninhabitable, suggests study
As civilizations become more and more advanced, their power needs also increase. It's likely that an advanced civilization might need so much power...
phys.org
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science / nature
The Enhanced Fujita Scale rates the strength of a tornado
Deciphering the Enhanced Fujita Scale When tornados break out, people always want to know, how strong were they? But making that assessment is an...
earthsky.org
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science / nature
Bizarre fossil may have been an entirely new type of life
A bizarre ancient organism previously thought to be a giant fungus may actually belong to an undiscovered branch of the tree of life that...
newscientist.com
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nature / science
Three new gecko species described in Nepal: Interview with herpetologist Santosh Bhattarai
As Nepal’s reptiles are one of the least studied among the country’s diverse flora and fauna, researchers have long been saying that it...
mongabay.com
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nature
Glacier maxima in Baffin Bay during the Medieval Warm Period coeval with Norse settlement
The climatic mechanisms driving the shift from the Medieval Warm Period (MWP) to the Little Ice Age (LIA) in the North Atlantic region are debated....
science.org
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nature
Restored stream sees return of wild salmon population
Almost everywhere in California, salmon are on the decline. But in Putah Creek—a restored stream running through the University of California, Davis,...
phys.org
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nature
It's The First World Day For Glaciers – And Scientists Are Concerned
In mountain ranges around the world, glaciers are melting as global temperatures rise. Europe's Alps and Pyrenees lost 40 percent of their glacier...
sciencealert.com
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nature / space
Venus will pass between the Earth and sun this weekend, but don’t try to look for it
NEW YORK (AP) — Venus will pass between the Earth and sun on Saturday during what’s called an inferior conjunction. But don’t plan on...
pbs.org
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science / space / nature
Saturn's rings will 'disappear' this weekend. Here's why this phenomenon happens in cycles
Saturn's rings tilt out of view every fourteen to seventeen Earth years. In 2032, they will be at their best again during their period of maximum...
space.com
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nature
The Alarming Decline of Animal Populations
In the intricate tapestry of life on Earth, one distressing thread weaves a disquieting tale — the dramatic decline of animal populations. While the...
animalsaroundtheglobe.com
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nature
NASA reports unexpected rise in sea levels
In 2024, global sea levels rose more than expected, mainly due to the expansion of ocean water as it warmed. NASA scientists found that the rate...
surfertoday.com
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nature
Japan panel drafts response plan for Mount Fuji eruption
A Japanese panel of experts issued guidance to greater Tokyo residents on Friday in the event Mount Fuji erupts, telling them to stay indoors unless...
phys.org
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nature
EPA Workers Wrote an Anonymous Letter to America
On environmental justice grants, melting glaciers, and Amazon’s carbon credits Current conditions: Severe thunderstorms are expected across the...
heatmap.news
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science / nature
With climate change, cryosphere melt scales up as a threat to planetary health
Earth’s frozen places — ice sheets, glaciers and permafrost — are melting: A clear sign of climate change and a planet quickly exiting the stable...
mongabay.com
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nature
Moment Elephant's Chains Come Off for First time in 31 Years Is Awe-Inspiring
Jun 4, 2024 9:30 AM EDT It was a beautiful moment when an elephant finally had its chains removed after 31 years in captivity. In a minute-plus video,...
paradepets.com
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nature
Africa’s last tropical glaciers are melting away along with local livelihoods
Africa’s remaining tropical glaciers are rapidly disappearing as greenhouse gas emissions drive global warming. In the Rwenzori Mountains, a UNESCO...
mongabay.com
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nature
Hiring Freezes, Rescinded Funding, Cancelled Programs: How Federal Funding Cuts Are Affecting Universities
Research & Developments is a blog for brief updates that provide context for the flurry of news regarding law and policy changes that impact science...
eos.org
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nature
This butter wasn’t made from plants or animals—it was made with methane
California- based startup Savor makes fats and oils without any agriculture, and just commercially launched its butter made from methane or CO2. After grabbing a...
fastcompany.com
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nature
What would France look like at +4°C? More heatwaves, 'tropical nights' and intense rain
In a new report, France's national weather service describes how France's climate would change if current climate policies continue. 'It's another...
lemonde.fr
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nature / technology
Ocean dumping—or a climate solution? A growing industry bets on the ocean to capture carbon
From the grounds of a gas-fired power plant on the eastern shores of Canada, a little-known company is pumping a slurry of minerals into the...
phys.org
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science / nature
Universities team up to get U.S. scientists into climate panel
With the extent of official U.S. participation in the next UN climate panel report in doubt, a new group has formed to recruit U....
axios.com
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nature
NASA Won't Let Starliner Die Just Yet, Even After Boeing's Space Fiasco
NASA is considering another test flight of Boeing's Starliner vehicle, with or without a crew on board. The Starliner saga may not be over just...
gizmodo.com
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science / space / nature
Massive star explosions may have triggered two mass extinctions in Earth's past: 'It would be terrifying.'
Deaths of nearby massive stars may have played a significant role in triggering at least two mass extinction events in Earth's history, according to...
space.com
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nature
Traces of Unknown Life Form Found in Africa and the Arabian Peninsula
Scientists have discovered mysterious microscopic tunnels in marble and limestone formations across Namibia, Oman, and Saudi Arabia. These...
greekreporter.com
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nature
NIH has cut one mRNA-vaccine grant. Will more follow?
Concern rises among researchers after agency officials ask for a list of projects funded to study the jabs. The US National Institutes of Health (NIH)...
nature.com
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nature / space
What’s the Definition of a ‘Moon’?
Here’s a simple question: What’s a moon? As with so many questions in science, it may seem straightforward but truly isn’t. “Why,...
scientificamerican.com
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nature
38 Colorful Birds You Didn't Know Exist
The most colorful birds come in such dazzling hues that they are often the subject of artists and photographers. Their vibrant feathers and shimmering...
howstuffworks.com
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nature
The Scent of Penguin Poo Causes Krill to Zigzag Away
Learn more about how the smell of penguin poo causes krill to stop eating and move frantically. If you’ve walked past the penguin exhibit...
discovermagazine.com
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nature
Next-generation water satellite maps seafloor from space
More accurate maps based on data from the SWOT mission can improve underwater navigation and result in greater knowledge of how heat and life move...
phys.org
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nature
Record-breaking 12,900 km ultra-secure quantum satellite link
This milestone marks the first-ever quantum satellite communication link established in the Southern Hemisphere. Scientists have successfully...
sciencedaily.com
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nature / space / technology
Daily briefing: The mysterious force pushing galaxies apart might be getting weaker
Mysterious ‘dark energy’ — thought to be a cosmological constant — might have weakened over billions of years. Plus, skin immune cells form their own...
nature.com
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science / nature
Bleak future for Karoo succulents as desert expands in South Africa
Some time s words fall hopelessly short. This might explain the silences between the two botanists as their vehicle crunches over a gravelly...
mongabay.com
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nature
The Extraordinary, Imperiled Science at the End of the Earth
In January 2019, my team and I climbed to the top of an Antarctic peak to hunt for fossils of one of the first fish to...
nautil.us
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