Physics
Lightning Can Produce Gamma-Ray Flashes and We Might Finally Know How
The most energetic light wave created in the cosmos is gamma-rays. They are so energetic that they may be detected in radioactive decays, countless cosmic…
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Plants and Animals
Ancient Ruins of 11 “Lost” Settlements Discovered Beneath the Amazon Jungle
Lasers that penetrate the Amazonian rainforest have revealed the ruins of 11 previously undiscovered villages ornamented with enormous pyramids and canals. Scientists used helicopter-mounted lidar…
Environmental Science
Tonga Volcano Eruption Shifted Enough Rock and Ash to Fill the Panama Canal
On January 15, 2022, the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai eruption was the most powerful of the century, producing the loudest sound on Earth since Krakatoa erupted…
Environmental Science
We Are in a New Era of Unpredictable Risks to Peace, Major New Report Warns
World leaders are unprepared for a “new era” of complex and unpredictable threats to peace, according to research from the Stockholm International Peace Institute (SIPRI).…
Technology
Jet Stream Models aid in Offshore Wind Development in the US
Offshore wind, which is now widely acknowledged as a proven and reliable source of renewable energy, is expected to grow in the coming years. Global…
Business
Offshore Wind Industry is Hampered by Lack of Marshalling Ports
According to a new study, the nation’s existing and planned marshaling ports, which are critical for building and deploying offshore wind turbines, will be insufficient…
Physics
A Polymer Scientist Works on a Novel Method for Massive Energy Storage
The electric power grid operates on a delicate balance of supply (generation) and demand (consumer use). One method for balancing fluctuations in electricity supply and…
Technology
Wind Energy Efficiency is Improved by Bionic Wing Flaps
Wind turbines capture and convert wind energy into electricity. Because of its ability to capture wind energy, a wind turbine blade is an important component…
Astronomy
2021’s Historic Year for Mars Exploration Immortalized In Gorgeous New UN Stamps
Not one, but three missions arrived on Mars last year. The United Nations Postal Administration has released a set of stamps commemorating this historic year…
Business
Teen-Focused Fintech App Copper Raises $29M, Grows To Over 800,000 Users in Less Than A Year
Copper, a teen-focused digital banking service, has secured $29 million in a “preemptive” Series An investment headed by Fiat Ventures. The funding comes just over…
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