When Hurricane Larry hit the coast of Canada in September 2021, it not only deposited a lot of rain and winds in the region, but deposited a huge amount of microplastics! Where did this microplastic come from? From the great “garbage patch” of the North Atlantic!
Lack of sleep erodes positive emotions and spikes anxiety levels, a fresh research study finds.
Using one of the world’s largest ever galaxy surveys, researchers have explored how the structure of the early universe was formed.
Scientists from MIT and the University of Birmingham propose a revolutionary method to detect water and life on exoplanets, analysing the absence of carbon dioxide in their atmospheres.
Immerse yourself in a fascinating journey to the most mysterious depths of our oceans, where the hadal zone holds secrets that challenge our imagination.
In that period, sunlight was unable to penetrate the mainland, being perpetually covered by a sort of blanket in the atmosphere. This also caused a decrease in the average global temperature, with dramatic consequences for the global population.
We already knew that on Enceladus there were various molecules that on our planet are believed to be the basis of the origin of life as we know it but now further evidence has arrived in favour of the potential habitability of this satellite.
After decades, humans will finally return to the Moon. The first manned mission is scheduled to take place in 2024, which will be a year considered a milestone in Astronomy.
For the first time, astronomers have observed in 3D just where the gas from spiral galaxies is vented, and confirmed an important theory of galaxy evolution.
The journey to the top of the world's tallest mountain is a chilling reminder that death lurks at every step of the adventure.
The foehn effect produces a wide range of adverse phenomena in the mountains as well as truly spectacular temperature rises. We delve into the formation mechanisms and associated impacts.
The Sahara Desert was once a green savanna about 11 thousand years ago, with elephants and giraffes present! Research explains why.