Beneath the apparent calm of Antarctica lies a latent threat: a volcano that, if awakened, could reconfigure the map of the world and alter the climatic balance.
Beneath the apparent calm of Antarctica lies a latent threat: a volcano that, if awakened, could reconfigure the map of the world and alter the climatic balance.
Some of these traditions may seem strange, but they are all full of symbolism and good intentions. Here we tell you about some of the most curious ones
The universe is in constant motion. However, what we see is only a projection, an image distorted by the laws of physics, and the stars we admire actually occupy positions different from those we perceive.
As satellites become more sophisticated, the possibilities of using them to identify threats and escape danger increases.
This study showed that our brain can grasp the general meaning of a text without having to read it word by word; a quick glance is enough for the brain to extract its structure and essence.
Beaches in Japan are on high alert for unusual dolphin attacks. A single individual is suspected of seeking interaction with humans.
Changes in temperatures and rain patterns are creating an increasingly pleasant environment for mosquitoes. As a result, outbreaks of the diseases they transmit are becoming more frequent.
Greenland is warming at a worrying rate due to several atmospheric and climatic factors. This accelerated ice melting has great implications for our livelihood.
These fossilised seeds belong to an extinct species of legumes and could help explain the evolution of current rainforests in Southeast Asia and Australia.
The global energy crisis and growing awareness of climate change have accelerated the search for sustainable solutions – and in Germany, the solution lies on the balcony.
Nothing better than closing an astronomy show than with one of the rarest and most beautiful optical phenomena to see. This is what happened in the Czech Republic.
The ice sheets harbor a hidden threat beneath their surface. Recent research has discovered a new tipping point leading to faster-than-predicted sea level rise.
The United States says it is possible that Russia violates the outer space treaty and carries nuclear weapons on its ships. What would happen if they used them outside of Earth?
The German cockroach is the most widespread in the world and humans were, to a large extent, responsible for its spread. But despite its name, the genomes revealed that its origin was not in Germany.
An expedition to southernmost waters found the cause behind rogue waves, which occur more frequently than scientists had thought.
Although their shape may be reminiscent of the pyramids of Egypt and spark countless theories, these structures are masterpieces of nature, patiently sculpted by time.
They found a new type of yeast from the digestive tract of bees that produces reduced-calorie beers. Will it taste similar to those on the market? This is what the study says.
New research suggests that the melting of Antarctic ice has consequences on the speed of planetary spin and that there is a need to discuss how to adjust the “UTC” standard time.
The bones found in a place in Ethiopia suggest that people who lived there had to adapt their diet and habits to survive after a super volcanic eruption.
Since 1991, NOAA has been investigating the mysterious sounds of the ocean, including the enigmatic Upsweep, Bloop, Julia and Slow Down. Where do they come from?