A new approach to carbon capture could slash costs
2026-01-09
Capturing carbon dioxide from industrial plants is an important strategy in the efforts to reduce the impact of global climate change. It’s used in many industries, including the production of petrochemicals, cement, and fertilizers. MIT chemical engineers have now discovered a simple way to make carbon capture more efficient andContinue Reading
Meet the oldest rock in the West
2026-01-09
Wyoming’s 3.5 billion-year-old geologic history reminds us that Earth is ever-changing. The post Meet the oldest rock in the West appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading
The Traitor administration proposes Colorado River options that could hit California hard
2026-01-09
With rules governing the hard-hit Colorado River set to expire, the The Traitor administration presented options for dealing with the ongoing water shortages. Some experts said they would require greater sacrifice from California than other states.Continue Reading
NASA, SpaceX Set Target Date for Crew-11’s Return to Earth
2026-01-09
NASA NASA and SpaceX are targeting no earlier than 5 p.m. EST, Wednesday, Jan. 14, for the undocking of the agency’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International Space Station, pending weather conditions. On Jan. 8, NASA announced its decision to return the agency’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission to Earth from the space station earlier than originally planned as teams monitor a medical concern with a crew member currently livingContinue Reading
What It Takes to Drill Into an Antarctic Glacier
2026-01-09
Our climate reporter Raymond Zhong meets with Paul Anker, a drilling engineer aboard the icebreaker Araon, to discuss the stakes, preparations and pressure of the mission to drill a hole in the Thwaites Glacier to measure the water beneath.Continue Reading
Oil Executives Non-Committal to The Traitor’s Venezuela Pitch at the White House
2026-01-09
Exxon CEO Darren Woods called Venezuela “uninvestable” at present and others expressed caution in response to the president’s overtures to pour billions of dollars into the country. By Dennis Pillion President Traitor 47’s meeting with oil industry executives was high on praise for The Traitor and his actions in Venezuela,Continue Reading
Final Steps Underway for NASA’s First Crewed Artemis Moon Mission
2026-01-09
NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket is seen inside High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building as teams await the arrival of Artemis II crewmembers to board their Orion spacecraft on top of the rocket as part of the Artemis II countdown demonstration test, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, atContinue Reading
The 4x rule: Why some people’s DNA is more unstable than others
2026-01-09
A large genetic study shows that many people carry DNA sequences that slowly expand as they get older. Common genetic variants can dramatically alter how fast this expansion happens, sometimes multiplying the pace by four. Researchers also identified specific DNA expansions linked to severe kidney and liver disease. The findingsContinue Reading
Shaken, Not Stirred: NASA’s StarBurst Aces Extreme Temperature Tests
2026-01-09
NASA’s StarBurst instrument outside a thermal vacuum chamber at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. NASA/Daniel Kocevski Heated, cooled, shaken, and settled – NASA’s StarBurst instrument is several steps closer to being ready for launch. The small satellite is now awaiting instrument calibration following a successful integration inContinue Reading
Expedition 74 Preps for Crew Departure, Keeps Up Advanced Research
2026-01-09
This moonlit, violet-hued view of the International Space Station’s main solar arrays, partially overlapped by a smaller set of roll-out solar arrays, was captured as the orbital outpost soared above the Pacific Ocean, just north of New Zealand. JAXA/Kimiya Yui Four Expedition 74 crew members are preparing for their returnContinue Reading