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The North Magnetic Pole’s Mysterious Journey Across the Arctic

Aurora borealis over Canada, as seen from the International Space Station in 2017. The spectacular display is caused by charged particles from the sun interacting with Earth's magnetic field.Credit...JSC/NASA The north magnetic pole is restless. Distinct from the geographic North Pole, where all the lines of longitude meet at the top of the world, the magnetic pole is the point that a compass

Japan’s Plastic That Disappears and Enriches the Earth

Researchers at Japan’s RIKEN Centre for Emergent Matter Science have unveiled a groundbreaking biodegradable plastic that could offer a solution to the plastic pollution crisis. Unlike traditional plastics, this new material dissolves in seawater within hours and degrades in soil within days, enriching it with essential nutrients. A Sustainable Alternative to Traditional Plastics Traditional

Early ancestral bottleneck could’ve spelled the end for modern humans

How a new method of inferring ancient population size revealed a severe bottleneck in the human population which almost wiped out the chance for humanity as we know it today. The core formula of our new inference method is shown. The image depicts a cliff painting, illustrating the An unexplained gap in the African/Eurasian fossil record may now be explained thanks to a team of resea

Floating Gardens on Parking Lot Roofs: Japan’s Green Revolution

As urbanization continues to reshape cities worldwide, innovative solutions are emerging to bring nature back into concrete-dominated environments. Japan has taken a significant step towards urban sustainability by installing floating gardens on public parking lot roofs. This initiative not only enhances the aesthetics of urban spaces but also provides crucial habitats for pollinators like bees, w

Exploring the Pinglu Rift Valley: A Geological Marvel in Shanxi, China

Nestled within the expansive Loess Plateau in north-central China, the Pinglu Rift Valley stands as a testament to the Earth’s dynamic geological history. Encompassing an area of approximately 400,000 square kilometers, this remarkable feature is a striking example of the Earth’s ever-evolving crust, shaped by forces deep within our planet. The rift valley, characterized by its long and nar

Scientists capture extremely rare footage of a black seadevil

This is only the second time the species has been recorded while alive. “I thought it was A.I.,” says fish biologist Kory Evans. Black seadevil anglerfish (Melanocetus johnsonii) are deep-sea creatures that have rarely been spotted swimming in the wild. Their name translates to "black sea monster”—but despite their ferocious appearance, experts say "they’re mostl

Olympus Mons: The largest volcano in the solar system

Olympus Mons is a giant volcano on Mars, three times as high as Everest and as wide as France. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Orbital view of Mars' Olympus Mons volcano (Image credit: Getty Images) Mars' Olympus Mons is the largest volcano in the solar system. The massive Martian

These Are the Highest-Resolution Photos Ever Taken of Snowflakes

Photographer and scientist Nathan Myhrvold has developed a camera that captures snowflakes at a microscopic level never seen before "Yellowknife Flurry," a photograph by Nathan Myhrvold, captures the intricate structure of snowflakes. Nathan Myhrvold / Modernist Cuisine Gallery, LLC The first chill of a winter storm is enough to send most people indoors, but not Nathan Myhrvold. The

South Korea’s Sun-Powered Cycling Superhighway: A Green Revolution on Wheels

South Korea is not just a technological powerhouse; it’s also a pioneer in sustainable infrastructure. The country’s latest innovation? A highway that’s not only a transportation artery but also a green energy powerhouse and a cyclist’s paradise. A Solar-Powered Cycling Superhighway Bike accessories Imagine a highway where the road itself generates clean energy. That’s the vision

Elon Musk says it’ll soon be ‘possible’ to travel from London to New York in just 30 minutes at mind-blowing speeds

Elon Musk's SpaceX could pretty much revolutionise the way we travel with his mind-boggling plans to transport passengers from city to city, from anywhere in the world. The billionaire's company has created the most powerful rocket on earth called 'Starship' but he won't just be using it to fly into space. As well as heading to stars and planets, Musk says the rocket could dramatically reduce