As the summer of 2024 kicks off, more than 260 million people are bracing themselves for a challenging heatwave that is set to break records across northeastern US. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued warnings about the duration and intensity of this heatwave, stating that it may be the longest experienced in decades for
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Wildfires in California have become increasingly common and devastating in recent years. While many studies focus on the effects of climate change on wildfires, a new study from UC Riverside looks at how large wildfires are actually changing the climate. By analyzing the impact of soot from wildfires on sunlight trapping and weather patterns, researchers
Organ preservation has always been a challenge in the field of medical advancements, with cryogenic damage posing a significant barrier to effective organ transplantations and treatments. The formation of ice crystals during freezing can lead to irreversible damage to cellular structures, ultimately resulting in organ failure. This issue affects thousands of individuals worldwide who are
When Bae Jin-soo made the bold decision to leave his lucrative job at a major South Korean conglomerate in pursuit of a career as a writer, his parents disapproved to the extent of kicking him out of their home. Fast forward seventeen years, Bae has become a prominent figure in South Korea’s booming webtoon industry,
Throughout history, Jupiter’s Great Red Spot (GRS) has captured the fascination of astronomers with its massive size and powerful storms. Dating back to the 1600s, the GRS has been a longstanding feature of the Solar System. However, despite centuries of observation, the exact date of its formation and its longevity remain subjects of debate. Have
The study of dark energy and dark matter has long been a mystery in the field of physics. Ordinary matter makes up only a small percentage of the universe, with the rest being attributed to dark matter and dark energy. Detecting and understanding these components of the universe is crucial in unraveling the secrets of
In a groundbreaking study led by Professor Alexander Kvashnin from Skoltech’s Energy Transition Center, a team of researchers has uncovered the unique catalytic properties of tungsten pentaboride, WB5-x. This new material has proven to be superior to traditional catalysts and has the potential to revolutionize various industrial processes. One of the key findings of the
Roboticists have made great strides in developing sophisticated systems over the years. However, the challenge lies in teaching these systems to effectively tackle new tasks. Mapping high-dimensional data, such as images from RGB cameras, to robot actions is a crucial aspect of training. Recently, researchers at Imperial College London and the Dyson Robot Learning Lab
2,500 years ago, a major earthquake caused a significant change in the course of the Ganges River, one of the largest rivers on Earth. This event was recently discovered and documented in a study published in the journal Nature Communications. The earthquake led to the rerouting of the main channel of the Ganges River in
In recent years, there has been a concerning increase in the number of calls to poison control centers in the U.S. related to psilocybin exposure among adolescents and young adults. Psilocybin, a hallucinogenic compound found in “magic mushrooms,” has gained popularity as a recreational drug, especially after it was decriminalized and legalized in certain cities
After a period of silence, the distant but beloved Voyager 1 spacecraft has finally reestablished contact with Earth, transmitting valuable science data back to its creators at NASA. This reconnection comes after months of confusion and frustration, during which the probe was unable to communicate effectively due to technical issues. Now, with all four of
President Aleksandar Vucic recently announced that Serbia could potentially start exploiting its lithium reserves as early as 2028. This news comes after receiving new guarantees from Australian mining giant Rio Tinto and the European Union. The Jadar region in western Serbia is said to hold one of the largest lithium reserves in Europe, a metal