While the moon lacks any breathable air, it does host a barely-there atmosphere. Since the 1980s, astronomers have observed a very thin layer of atoms bouncing over the moon’s surface. This delicate atmosphere—technically known as an “exosphere”—is likely a product of some kind of space weathering. But exactly what those processes might be has been…
Short-lived neutron stars may explain both the extreme magnetic fields of black holes and gamma ray bursts, the most powerful explosions in the universe Short-lived neutron stars may explain both the extreme magnetic fields of black holes and gamma ray bursts, the most powerful explosions in the universe New Scientist – News
Trees and other plants can’t escape wildfire smoke. Trees and other plants can’t escape wildfire smoke. Environment All Articles | Discover Magazine
A study by the UPV/EHU’s Research Group on Circular Economy, Business Performance and Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals reveals that energy companies conceal 47% of the damage wrought on biodiversity as a result of their activity. The study is published in the Journal of Behavioral and Experimental Finance. A study by the UPV/EHU’s Research Group on…
CT scans found no signs of trauma or heart disease in famous mummy — leaving the reason for her facial expression a mystery. CT scans found no signs of trauma or heart disease in famous mummy — leaving the reason for her facial expression a mystery. The Sciences All Articles | Discover Magazine
NASA management has been in deep discussion this week about whether to return the agency’s astronauts on board Boeing’s misfiring Starliner capsule or to go with the alternative of using a SpaceX craft to rescue the crew. NASA management has been in deep discussion this week about whether to return the agency’s astronauts on board Boeing’s…
Although previous studies have found hydrogen and oxygen in moon minerals – implying the presence of water – whole molecules of H2O have never been detected in lunar rock until now Although previous studies have found hydrogen and oxygen in moon minerals – implying the presence of water – whole molecules of H2O have never been…
Like Olympic cyclists, fish expend less effort when swimming in tight groups than when alone. The finding could explain why some species evolved to move in schools. Like Olympic cyclists, fish expend less effort when swimming in tight groups than when alone. The finding could explain why some species evolved to move in schools. Fish and Other…
David Keith wants to spray a pollutant into the sky to block some sunlight. He says the benefits would outweigh the danger. David Keith wants to spray a pollutant into the sky to block some sunlight. He says the benefits would outweigh the danger. Keith, David W, Geoengineering, Content Type: Personal Profile, Global Warming, Greenhouse Gas Emissions,…
The International Botanical Congress voted to change a scientific name belonging to hundreds of plant species because it was offensive in southern Africa. The International Botanical Congress voted to change a scientific name belonging to hundreds of plant species because it was offensive in southern Africa. your-feed-science, Flowers and Plants, Research, Science and Technology, International Code of…