Month: March 2025

NASA and SpaceX are set to launch the SPHEREx and PUNCH missions on March 4, aiming to explore cosmic origins and the Sun’s outer atmosphere. The event will be broadcast live on NASA+, with a prelaunch briefing on March 3. NASA and SpaceX are now aiming to launch the SPHEREx and PUNCH missions no earlier […]

NASA and SpaceX are set to launch the SPHEREx and PUNCH missions on March 4, aiming to explore cosmic origins and the Sun’s outer atmosphere. The event will be broadcast live on NASA+, with a prelaunch briefing on March 3. NASA and SpaceX are now aiming to launch the SPHEREx and PUNCH missions no earlier […]

By levitating nanoparticles with laser beams, scientists have built an antenna 10,000 times smaller than typical low-frequency receivers. This innovation sidesteps the usual size limitations, enabling strong signal reception despite its microscopic dimensions. With high tunability and real-world transmission tests proving its viability, the nano-antenna could transform communications in extreme environments. A Tiny Antenna with […]

UNSW scientists found that HFOs, marketed as eco-friendly refrigerants, degrade into harmful greenhouse gases, raising concerns about their long-term environmental impact. A team of scientists at UNSW has discovered that some of the most important new refrigerants partially break down into persistent greenhouse gas pollutants, including compounds that have been banned internationally. Refrigerants are chemicals […]

USC researchers report that residents in neighborhoods with more high-heat days exhibit accelerated molecular aging compared to those in cooler areas. A study from the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology finds that greater exposure to extreme heat may accelerate biological aging in older adults. The findings raise concerns about the long-term health effects of […]

For millions of years, Earth’s climate has been driven by natural cycles linked to its orbit, shifting between ice ages and warm interglacial periods. A new study has uncovered a clear, predictable pattern in these shifts, revealing that the next ice age should naturally begin in about 10,000 years. However, human activities — especially greenhouse […]

For millions of years, Earth’s climate has been driven by natural cycles linked to its orbit, shifting between ice ages and warm interglacial periods. A new study has uncovered a clear, predictable pattern in these shifts, revealing that the next ice age should naturally begin in about 10,000 years. However, human activities — especially greenhouse […]

A groundbreaking collaboration between Michigan State University, Arizona State University, and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is unlocking the secrets of planetary formation. Using the James Webb Space Telescope and advanced computational models, the KRONOS program is analyzing the atmospheres of young exoplanets, some as ancient as the dinosaurs. By studying how starlight interacts with planetary […]

Researchers have discovered that incipient ferroelectricity can revolutionize computer memory, enabling ultra-low power devices. These unique transistors shift behavior based on temperature, making them suitable for both traditional memory and neuromorphic computing, which mimics the brain’s energy efficiency. The use of strontium titanate thin films reveals unexpected ferroelectric-like properties, hinting at new possibilities in advanced […]

A wildfire erupted on remote Amsterdam Island in January 2025, scorching over half its landmass and forcing the evacuation of researchers. The fire, fueled by dry, windy conditions, threatened unique wildlife, including the world’s largest Atlantic yellow-nosed albatross population and rare Phylica arborea shrubs. Satellite images revealed extensive burn damage, while scientists also observed unusual […]