Cicadas are beginning to emerge throughout the Southern and Midwestern parts of the United States of America. Billions of the buzzing insects are expected thanks to a ‘double brood,’ a rare occurrence not seen in centuries, where the 13-year cicadas and the 17-year cicadas will pop up at the same time. “They’re your new neighbors…
A scientist finds beauty in the “visual synonyms” that exist in images seen through microscopes and telescopes. A scientist finds beauty in the “visual synonyms” that exist in images seen through microscopes and telescopes. internal-storyline-no, your-feed-science, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Space and Astronomy, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, vis-design NYT > Science
The spotlight Hey there, Looking Forward fam. In honor of our 100th newsletter last month, we launched a drabble contest, asking you to imagine the evolution of a single climate solution that excites you, 100 years from now. We are honored, and inspired, by the creative visions that so many of you sent in —…
Promethium is extremely rare, with only about 0.5 kg naturally occurring in Earth’s crust at any given time. The post Scientists Determine Properties of Extremely Rare Element: Promethium appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News. Promethium is extremely rare, with only about 0.5 kg naturally occurring in Earth’s crust at any given time. The post…
We’ve been told, “The eyes are the window to the soul.” Well, windows work two ways. Our eyes are also our windows to the world. What we see and how we see it help determine how we move through the world. In other words, our vision helps guide our actions, including social behaviors. We’ve been told,…
Astronomers at MIT, NASA, and elsewhere have a new way to measure how fast a black hole spins, by using the wobbly aftermath from its stellar feasting. Astronomers at MIT, NASA, and elsewhere have a new way to measure how fast a black hole spins, by using the wobbly aftermath from its stellar feasting. Astronomy Phys.org – latest…
The commercial space industry is growing exponentially, and experts are looking for ways to make it more sustainable. The commercial space industry is growing exponentially, and experts are looking for ways to make it more sustainable. The Sciences All Articles | Discover Magazine
Scientists have uncovered the properties of a rare earth element that was first discovered 80 years ago at the very same laboratory, opening a new pathway for the exploration of elements critical in modern technology, from medicine to space travel. Scientists have uncovered the properties of a rare earth element that was first discovered 80 years…
The sun’s surface is a brilliant display of sunspots and flares driven by the solar magnetic field, which is internally generated through a process called dynamo action. Astrophysicists have assumed that the sun’s field is generated deep within the star. But an MIT study finds that the sun’s activity may be shaped by a much…
New research indicates the sun’s magnetic field originates much closer to the surface than previously thought. The new finding could help predict periods of extreme solar storms like the ones that slammed Earth earlier this month. An international team reported Wednesday the magnetic field appears to generate 20,000 miles beneath the sun’s surface. They came…