Planetary scientists are proposing a new definition of a planet to replace one that many researchers view as sun-centric and outdated. The current definition—established in 2006 by the International Astronomical Union (IAU), the organization that officially names objects in space—specifies that to qualify as a planet, a celestial body must orbit the sun within our…
Forests have been embraced as a natural climate solution, due to their ability to soak up carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as they grow, locking it up in their trunks, branches, leaves, and roots. But a new study confirms widespread doubts about the potential for most forests in the Western US to help curb climate…
Major sporting events can lead to an increase in racially motivated hate crime. This is particularly the case when athletes who belong to an ethnic or religious minority are blamed for a country’s poor performance. Major sporting events can lead to an increase in racially motivated hate crime. This is particularly the case when athletes who…
Isolation and inter-breeding pushed two groups of dingoes down separate genetic pathways. Isolation and inter-breeding pushed two groups of dingoes down separate genetic pathways. Planet Earth All Articles | Discover Magazine
In a rat study, RIKEN biologists have solved the mystery of where glycan molecules in the blood come from, tracking them down to the liver. This finding could lead to new biomarkers for liver-related diseases. In a rat study, RIKEN biologists have solved the mystery of where glycan molecules in the blood come from, tracking them…
Gravitational waves, ripples in space-time predicted by Einstein almost a century ago, were detected for the first time in 2015. A new study led by Yanou Cui, an associate professor of physics and astronomy at the University of California, Riverside, reports that very simple forms of matter could create detectable gravitational wave backgrounds soon after…
A new report on phosphorus, an essential element for Norwegian agriculture and aquaculture, suggests measures to ensure the mineral is recovered and reused. A new report on phosphorus, an essential element for Norwegian agriculture and aquaculture, suggests measures to ensure the mineral is recovered and reused. Agriculture Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
Tachyons are hypothetical particles that always travel faster than light. The post Do Tachyons Exist as Particles? appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News. Tachyons are hypothetical particles that always travel faster than light. The post Do Tachyons Exist as Particles? appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News. Physics, Light, Particle, Photon, Special theory of relativity,…
The optimal fingerprinting method (OFM) has been used extensively to detect and attribute the effects of climate change. A recent analysis of the various assumptions used by OFM has revealed several ways the method could be improved to enhance its usefulness and accuracy, particularly in the assessment of climate tipping points. The optimal fingerprinting method (OFM)…
In a recent collaboration, a research team developed a hydrogen evolution reaction catalyst that minimizes degradation caused by reverse current in alkaline water electrolysis systems. In a recent collaboration, a research team developed a hydrogen evolution reaction catalyst that minimizes degradation caused by reverse current in alkaline water electrolysis systems. Analytical Chemistry Materials Science Phys.org – latest science…