Ever since Polynesian pioneers took to the ocean on wooden rafts, people have been hooked on riding waves. Today, surfing is one of the world’s fastest-growing sports and one of the latest additions to the Olympic games. Ever since Polynesian pioneers took to the ocean on wooden rafts, people have been hooked on riding waves. Today,…
U.S. Forest Service researchers and partners published new findings on how leaf-eating insects affect forest ecosystems worldwide. U.S. Forest Service researchers and partners published new findings on how leaf-eating insects affect forest ecosystems worldwide. Ecology Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
Opponents of deep sea mining suffered a serious setback Friday when they failed to take a first step toward an international moratorium on the controversial practice. Opponents of deep sea mining suffered a serious setback Friday when they failed to take a first step toward an international moratorium on the controversial practice. Environment Phys.org – latest science and…
In the lush jungle of northern Guatemala—in the largest protected area in Central America—30 leaders from Colombia’s Amazon basin region are swapping strategies with local ethnic Maya farmers on how to live off this dense forest without destroying it. In the lush jungle of northern Guatemala—in the largest protected area in Central America—30 leaders from Colombia’s…
Aerosol particles are tiny. Swirling suspended in the air around us, most are smaller than the smallest bug, thinner than the thinnest hair on your head, gossamer specks practically invisible to the naked eye. Newly formed ones are nano-sized. Yet their influence is gargantuan. Aerosol particles are tiny. Swirling suspended in the air around us, most…
Horses experience hyperflexion when their necks bend far towards their chests – forcing this position can hurt a horse but when it happens naturally it can be harmless Horses experience hyperflexion when their necks bend far towards their chests – forcing this position can hurt a horse but when it happens naturally it can be harmless New…
In a new paper published in the Astrophysical Journal, Dr. Ravi Kopparapu and colleagues assessed the potential detectability of solar panels made of silicon on an Earth-like exoplanet as a potential technosignature. The post Astronomers Propose New Technosignature: Silicon-Based Solar Panels appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News. In a new paper published in the…
Studying rocks collected by the Apollo missions allowed scientists to break down the processes that formed the moon’s atmosphere. Studying rocks collected by the Apollo missions allowed scientists to break down the processes that formed the moon’s atmosphere. The Sciences All Articles | Discover Magazine
Delve into the past with these projects, steeped in history Delve into the past with these projects, steeped in history The Sciences All Articles | Discover Magazine
As the Pioneer Fire crept within a mile and a half of the remote northern town of Stehekin, Washington, emergency management officials on Sunday raced door to door asking residents to leave. As the Pioneer Fire crept within a mile and a half of the remote northern town of Stehekin, Washington, emergency management officials on Sunday…