Scientists and conservationists are pushing to create a Marine Protected Area (MPA) around Antarctica, partly to safeguard historic shipwrecks like Shackleton's Endurance from threats linked to global heating and increased human activity. The push highlights the Antarctic as a crucial last frontier for environmental protection.
Scientists and conservationists are pushing to create a Marine Protected Area (MPA) around Antarctica, partly to safeguard historic shipwrecks like Shackleton's Endurance from threats linked to global heating and increased human activity. The push highlights the Antarctic as a crucial last frontier for environmental protection.
Scientists are testing geoengineering methods to refreeze the Arctic by thickening sea ice, such as pumping seawater onto ice to increase reflectivity and slow melting.
French scientists have developed a new technology that can analyze the chemical composition of artwork to identify forgeries and authenticate pieces. The method uses a portable device to examine pigments and materials without damaging the artwork, offering a faster and more accessible alternative to traditional authentication techniques.
Scientists have discovered a hidden layer of methane ice on Saturn's moon Titan, lying beneath its thick atmosphere. This "blanket" of methane ice helps explain Titan's unusual atmospheric composition and how the moon maintains its methane-rich environment despite constant loss to space.
The article recounts the story of a physics student named Pipkin who, while studying the solar spectrum, realized that the dark lines (Fraunhofer lines) could be used to identify elements in the Sun's atmosphere. This insight led to the development of spectroscopy, a technique that reveals the chemical composition of stars and has become fundamental to modern astrophysics.
A look at the high-profile contest challenging participants to explain Einstein's theories in accessible terms, highlighting efforts to make complex physics understandable to the general public.
Scientists have detected and tracked the cosmic microwave background radiation, the faint echo of the Big Bang, providing the strongest evidence yet for the universe's explosive origin and its subsequent evolution.
This video explains the physics behind noseriding in surfing, covering the balance and mechanical principles that allow surfers to stand at the front of the board.
A London startup, Poolbeg Pharma, is set to trial a drug aimed at preventing "cytokine storm," a dangerous side-effect of certain cancer therapies. The drug targets an overreaction of the immune system triggered by treatments like CAR-T cell therapy. The clinical trial will test its effectiveness in cancer patients.
A new study reveals that satellite megaconstellations like Starlink have increased the overall brightness of the night sky by nearly 10% worldwide, with the artificial objects leaving "railroad" tracks across astronomical images that overwhelm space telescopes and hinder scientific observations.
This master's thesis examines three key challenges—accreditation, affordability, and accessibility—facing new non-profit colleges in the United States as of 2023. It explores how these institutions navigate regulatory and financial barriers while striving to provide accessible higher education options.
In rural areas near major astronomical observatories, a new type of landowner — "telescope ranchers" — are building and operating their own private telescopes, often leasing access to astronomers. This trend is helping to meet the growing demand for telescope time while also creating economic opportunities for local communities.
Rh disease, a condition causing mothers' immune systems to attack their babies' blood, was a major cause of stillbirth until the 1960s. The development of the RhoGAM vaccine, based on research into the Rh factor, provided an effective cure and prevention.
Researchers at UNSW Sydney have developed a new method for making espresso using ultrasound, which can extract more flavour from coffee grounds while reducing brewing time and energy use. The technique could improve espresso quality and consistency without requiring expensive equipment modifications.
Scientists and conservationists are pushing to create a Marine Protected Area (MPA) around Antarctica, partly to safeguard historic shipwrecks like Shackleton's Endurance from threats linked to global heating and increased human activity. The push highlights the Antarctic as a crucial last frontier for environmental protection.