Ozone can be an agent of good or harm, depending on where you find it in the atmosphere. Way up in the stratosphere, the colorless gas shields the Earth from the sun's harsh ultraviolet rays. But closer to the ground, ozone is a harmful air pollutant that can trigger chronic health problems including chest pain, difficulty breathing, and impaired lung function.

Scientists find a human 'fingerprint' in the upper troposphere's increasing ozone

Researchers from the University of Oxford say they've developed a new, "multi-junction" technique to create a solar material that's so thin it can be printed directly onto the surface of everyday objects, from cars, and smartphones, to backpacks. The findings haven't been published yet, but the researchers say their material,...

Scientists Develop Solar Panel Material 100 Times Thinner Than a Human Hair

Ever taken a moment to consider the plastic predicament our planet seems to be wrapped in? The presence of plastic is everywhere – in our parks, our oceans, even in the air we inhale and water we gulp down. It has managed to sneak into the crannies of our world, causing severe damage to our ecosystem. But what if the antidote to this monstrous issue was right beneath where we stand, growing in the form of plants?

Some plants can absorb and neutralize plastic pollution

Areas of space have wildly different temperatures depending on whether they are directly in sunlight or not. For example, temperatures on the moon can range from 121 °C during the lunar "day" (which lasts for two weeks), then drop down to -133 °C at night, encompassing a 250 °C swing.

Specialized materials could passively control the internal temperature of space habitats

Pohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH) A groundbreaking technology has been unveiled that improves the efficiency of thermoelectric materials, which are key in converting waste heat into electricity, by altering their geometry to resemble an hourglass. Unlike previous research that solely depended on the material properties of thermoelectric substances, this new approach is expected to have widespread applications in thermoelectric power generation.

Revolutionizing thermoelectric technology: Hourglass-shaped materials achieve a 360% efficiency boost

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“When I think of my whole career in physics, this is the work that I think 10 to 20 years from now could change the world.”

MIT’s breakthrough transistor could be game-changer for electronics

Humans have always been captivated by the star-studded skies. Much like an orchestra thrills its audience with each instrument, our universe continues to astound us with each new revelation, including this recent discovery of CWISE J1249 by NASA citizen scientists of an unknown object moving at incredible speed. One such...

Unknown object found in space is speeding at over 1 million miles per hour

In what can only be described as a herculean accomplishment, a team of scientists has succeeded in bringing to the surface a long, 1,268-meter section of rocks from the Earth’s Mantle. This layer, hidden beneath the crust, forms the largest chunk of our planet. The insights gained from this...

Record-breaking hole drilled into the Earth’s mantle is a scientific goldmine

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There are literal oceans' worth of liquid water hiding out on Mars. There's just one big problem. That water is actually in Mars, at depths that are too far below the surface for us to access.



					
			

That's according to new analysis of seismic data collected by the  Mars InSight lander, for which huge reservoirs of liquid water are the best explanation. And, although that water is out of reach, it is an important piece of the strange puzzle of the aquatic history of our dry, desiccated, dusty neighbor.
"Understanding the Martian water cycle is critical for understanding the evolution of the...

Scientists Just Found Oceans of Liquid Water on Mars – But There's a Catch

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The woman who shot a video of a hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday morning told WyoFile she and her family were terrified as the blast sent boiling water and rocks skyward, destroying parts of a boardwalk, its guardrail and a nearby bench.

Yellowstone hydrothermal explosion: ‘We were terrified’

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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Scientists have transmitted quantum data and conventional internet data through the same fiber-optic channel for the first time.

Quantum data beamed alongside 'classical data' in the same fiber-optic connection for the 1st time

Opioid addiction, driven by powerful drugs like oxycodone, presents a harrowing paradox in modern medicine. While these drugs are indispensable for managing severe pain, their potential for addiction has led to a devastating crisis with countless deaths. In 2022 alone, opioid addiction claimed approximately 85,000 lives via overdose in the...

Brain discovery offers hope for tackling opioid addiction

Scientists at Oxford University are coating a new solar power-generating material onto objects such as rucksacks, cars, and mobile phones. The potential of this breakthrough means that increasing amounts of solar electricity could be generated without silicon-based solar panels. The Oxford scientists’ new light-absorbing material is, for the first time,...

Oxford scientists are generating solar power without panels

Scientists at The University of Manchester have effectively simulated how bubbles grow in volcanic magma thanks to a novel pressure vessel that can mimic the eruption process in a laboratory setting. With most volcanic activity taking place underground unobserved, for the first time scientists have been able to capture vesiculation...

Scientists investigate triggers of explosive volcanic eruptions in lab simulation study

The humble banana, a staple of many healthy diets, is on the brink of extinction due to Fusarium wilt of banana (FWB). This is a devastating disease caused by a strain of the fungal pathogen Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense (Foc) Tropical Race 4 (TR4). Thanks to an international team of...

Banana apocalypse: Can science save our favorite fruit?

When walking your dog during the scorching summer heat, you should think twice about allowing them to drink from public water sources. That is the recent warning issued by veterinarians. it may be tempting to let your furry friend drink from various water sources encountered along the way, such as...

Warning: Letting dogs drink from public water sources is dangerous

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Solar-powered power banks seem like a fantastic idea -- attach some solar panels to a power bank, and you have a free power source whenever the sun is shining. However, the reality is different from this idyllic vision of limitless energy. Also: The best portable power stations you can buy:...

Why you should stop using your solar-powered power bank

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The Yukon River, winding its way westward across Alaska toward the Bering Sea, carves through Arctic permafrost along its banks, carrying sediment downstream. Hidden within this sediment is an abundance of toxic mercury, which experts are now referring to as a potential “mercury bomb.”. As the Arctic continues to...

‘Mercury bomb’ is waiting to explode in the Arctic

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Microplastics converted into valuable graphene 'wonder material' with new tech

The world has a significant plastic problem, that much is obvious. Every year, millions of tons of plastic waste pollute our oceans and landscapes, posing serious...

Microplastics converted into valuable graphene 'wonder material' with new tech

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