Science Feed - Page 53
10d ago
Space
How to Watch the Geminid Meteor Shower
This article provides information on how to watch the Geminid meteor shower, one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers.
11d ago
Animals
Quarter of World's Freshwater Fish at Risk of Extinction, According to Assessment
Global heating, pollution, overfishing, and falling water levels among factors hitting populations, finds IUCN red list study
11d ago
Physics
Laboratory for Laser Energetics to Lead New Inertial Fusion Energy Research Hub
Rochester’s LLE has been awarded $10 million by the DOE to advance inertial fusion energy research, leading efforts to create innovative laser technologies and train a new generation of scientists in this emerging clean energy field.
11d ago
Space
Enigmatic 'Picket Fence' Glow Might Not Be an Aurora After All
Scientists propose that the mysterious STEVE and picket fence glow in Earth's sky are not auroras but a different phenomenon.
11d ago
Environment
How El Niño is reshaping weather and wreaking havoc around the world
El Niño, a natural climate phenomenon, is becoming more intense due to climate change, causing extreme weather events and affecting communities worldwide. The Andean region in South America is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of El Niño, experiencing record heatwaves, droughts, heavy rains, and floods. These events are leading to economic losses, water shortages, agricultural damage, and public health issues. The people and economies of the Andean region are adapting to these changes, but they require international assistance to cope with ongoing and future impacts. At the COP28 climate summit, countries in the region are advocating for increased funding to address the challenges posed by El Niño and climate change.
12d ago
Animals
Should Your Pet Sleep in Bed With You? A Sleep Specialist Weighs In
Do you want your pet to sleep with you in your bed? A sleep specialist discusses the pros and cons of letting your pet sleep with you and the potential impact on your sleep.
12d ago
Physics
Quantum Computer Performs Error-Resistant Operations with Logical Qubits
Harvard and QuEra make progress in error correction and perform operations on 48 logical qubits.
12d ago
Space
US military spaceplane poised for 7th launch, first atop SpaceX Falcon Heavy
The U.S. military's secretive X-37B robot spaceplane is set for its seventh mission to orbit, this time launching atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket capable of reaching higher altitudes. The launch was scheduled for Monday night from NASA's Kennedy Space Center.