Category: Science
Fire and Ice: Dramatic New Volcanic Eruption in Iceland, as Seen From Space
The heat signature from lava erupting on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula is seen in this image captured by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on Feb….
Water Detected on The Surface of Asteroids For The First Time Ever
Our Solar System is a collection of objects from planets and moons to comets and asteroids. It’s thought there are upwards of 1 million asteroids…
Scientists Reveal What Happens to Your Life Expectancy When You Quit Smoking
It’s never too late to reap the benefits of a smoke-free life. No matter at what age a person quits smoking cigarettes, they are likely…
Greenland Is Literally Rising From The Ocean as It Loses Its Fringe of Glaciers
In a mocking fluke of physics, Greenland – one of the main sources of meltwater flooding Earth’s shores – is actually rising faster than the…
Why Do Some People Go Crazy When Their Teams Lose in Sports?
In the qualifying matches for the FIFA World Cup of 1970, Honduras won the first match in its capital Tegucigalpa, and El Salvador won the…
How Deadly Are Black Widows?
In the diverse world of arachnids, black widow spiders, scientifically categorized in the genus Latrodectus, stand out for their distinct appearance and the notorious potency…
The Megalodon’s Forceful Bite Was 10 Times More Powerful Than a Great White Shark’s
The great white shark is a formidable oceanic hunter. Its powerful jaws are capable of exerting over 4,000 pounds per square inch (PSI) of bite…
Farming Prioritizes Cows and Cars—Not People
In late February, farmers from across the US will gather in Houston, Texas, to witness the crowning of their champions: the winners of the National…
Wild Animals Should Be Paid for the Benefits They Provide Humanity
We need to understand the value of nature if we want to protect it—and that should include paying ecosystems for keeping us alive, argues Ian…
Climate Finance Is Targeting the Wrong Industries
To achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030, we have to increase the amount of capital invested in climate tech by 590 percent, says Daria Saharova,…