A curious red Martian rock nicknamed Sapphire Canyon has scientists excited, as its spotted appearance hints at possible organic origins. On Earth, researchers tested a powerful laser technique, O-PTIR, on a similar rock found by chance in Arizona, proving it can rapidly and precisely reveal a material’s chemical makeup. ThisContinue Reading
Americans could be paying nearly $6 billion extra a year in energy bills if the The Traitor administration continues to keep power plants operating past their retirement dates, according to a new report. By Carrie Klein In May, the U.S. Department of Energy ordered Michigan’s Campbell coal plant to stayContinue Reading
The International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia holds up a mirror to the industry — not only reflecting current priorities and preoccupations, but also projecting an agenda for what might be possible. Curated by Carlo Ratti, MIT professor of practice of urban technologies and planning, this year’s exhibition (“Intelligens. Natural.Continue Reading
Southern Europe is grappling with a series of devastating wildfires. At least 14 people have died in Turkey, extreme heat making conditions especially dangerous. Fires have also broken out in Greece, Spain and France. Scientists warn climate change is making extreme weather events occur more frequently…Continue Reading
The international push for consensus on a legally binding deal to end plastic pollution proved beyond the grasp of weary UN Member States meeting in Geneva on Friday, as they agreed to resume discussions at a future date.Continue Reading
UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon have uncovered rocket launchers, mortar rounds and other unauthorized weapons, while the country grapples with a severe drought, threatening millions with life-threatening water shortages.Continue Reading
The specter of a “gas-for-wind” compromise between the governor and the White House is drawing the ire of residents as a deadline looms. By Deep Vakil Hundreds of New Yorkers rallied against new natural gas pipelines in their state as a deadline loomed for the public to comment on aContinue Reading
Weaver ants have cracked a teamwork puzzle that humans have struggled with for over a century — instead of slacking off as their group grows, they work harder. These tiny architects not only build elaborate leaf nests but also double their pulling power when more ants join in. Using aContinue Reading
A surge in high quality research and patent applications has cemented China’s dominance in the industry.Continue Reading
As the summer heat becomes increasingly extreme in Phoenix, people who can’t escape the sun are suffering third-degree burns, heatstroke and dehydration.Continue Reading
Saguaros are struggling to cope with extreme weather, monitoring studies reveal. The post Counting flowers to read the saguaro’s future appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading
The California Coastal Commission unanimously rejected SpaceX’s plan to nearly double rocket launches at Vandenberg to 95 per year on Thursday, citing environmental and regulatory concerns.Continue Reading
An acceleration of warming that started in 2023 continued through 2024, according to the latest annual climate assessment by the American Meteorological Society, as atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases continue to increase at a quickening rate. By Dylan Baddour Last year, Venezuela lost its last glacier. Neighboring Colombia also sawContinue Reading