The gas giants in the outer solar system are the homes to ring systems today, but almost half a billion years ago, our planet may have had a temporary ring, too. The gas giants in the outer solar system are the homes to ring systems today, but almost half a billion years ago, our planet may…
A strange sound dubbed “biotwang” was first heard bouncing around the Mariana Trench 10 years ago, and scientists have finally figured out where it comes from A strange sound dubbed “biotwang” was first heard bouncing around the Mariana Trench 10 years ago, and scientists have finally figured out where it comes from Scientific American Content: Global
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An artificial intelligence model that can identify the calls of eight whale species is helping researchers track the elusive whale behind a perplexing sound in the Pacific An artificial intelligence model that can identify the calls of eight whale species is helping researchers track the elusive whale behind a perplexing sound in the Pacific New Scientist –…
The vision “Narrative agency is most important when reminding people of their own ability to actually do what they’re capable of.” — Ahmed Badr, co-founder of Narratio The spotlight When Rayan Mohamed was 4 years old, her family left their home in Mogadishu amidst the Somali Civil War. For nine days, they traveled by bus…
Scientists have discovered the longest pair of jets streaming from a black hole in a distant galaxy. Black holes eat most space debris that falls their way. Sometimes, hot plasma makes a narrow escape by spewing out in thin, high-energy jets. These latest black hole jets are as long as 140 Milky Way galaxies lined…
Experiments in a state-of-the-art wave tank suggest we have underestimated the potential size and power of rogue waves and the risk they pose to offshore infrastructure Experiments in a state-of-the-art wave tank suggest we have underestimated the potential size and power of rogue waves and the risk they pose to offshore infrastructure New Scientist – News
When it comes to mental illness, we’ve come a long way since the days of superstition and sorcery. But we still have work to do. When it comes to mental illness, we’ve come a long way since the days of superstition and sorcery. But we still have work to do. Mind All Articles | Discover Magazine
Spanning 23 million light years, or 220 Milky Way galaxies, a set of giant, newly discovered black hole jets known as Porphyrion may change our understanding of black holes and the structure of the universe Spanning 23 million light years, or 220 Milky Way galaxies, a set of giant, newly discovered black hole jets known as…
In a temperate montane forest in southern Québec, all is quiet. But if you dig a little deeper, you’ll see the landscape has a story to tell. Waterloo plant ecologist Dr. Julie Messier, alongside her collaborators from Sherbrooke, is uncovering vital insights into the changes affecting our forests—knowledge that could be crucial in safeguarding Canada’s…