Sargassum has escaped the Sargasso Sea and exploded across the Atlantic, forming the massive Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt. Fueled by nutrient runoff, Amazon outflows, and climate events, these blooms now reshape ecosystems, economies, and coastlines on a staggering scale. ​Sargassum has escaped the Sargasso Sea and exploded across the Atlantic, forming the massive Great Atlantic …

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Young orangutans master the art of building intricate treetop nests not by instinct alone, but by closely watching their mothers and peers. Researchers tracking wild Sumatran orangutans over 17 years discovered that “peering”—the deliberate act of observing nest construction—is the key to learning. ​Young orangutans master the art of building intricate treetop nests not by …

Scientists uncover the secret to orangutan survival in the trees Read More »

A new study projects that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)—the system of currents that includes the Gulf Stream—could shut down after 2100 under high-emission scenarios. This shutdown would drastically reduce heat transport northward, leaving Europe vulnerable to extreme winters, summers of drying, and shifts in tropical rainfall. Climate models show the tipping point is …

Scientists fear the Atlantic’s great ocean conveyor could shut down Read More »

A possible galaxy named Capotauro may have formed within 90 million years of the big bang – but astronomers can’t be sure that’s what it is ​A possible galaxy named Capotauro may have formed within 90 million years of the big bang – but astronomers can’t be sure that’s what it is A possible galaxy named …

Possible galaxy spotted by JWST could be the earliest we’ve ever seen Read More »

Two fossils found in Germany show very young pterodactyls with arm bones thought to have been broken in flight, probably because of severe tropical cyclones ​Two fossils found in Germany show very young pterodactyls with arm bones thought to have been broken in flight, probably because of severe tropical cyclones Two fossils found in Germany show …

Baby pterosaurs could fly right after hatching – but crashed in storms Read More »

A biodegradable glue that encourages bones to repair themselves can be applied during surgery using a hot glue gun, potentially offering a cheap and quick way to treat injuries ​A biodegradable glue that encourages bones to repair themselves can be applied during surgery using a hot glue gun, potentially offering a cheap and quick way …

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An experimental new method for extracting lithium from brine and even seawater promises to be more sustainable than existing methods ​An experimental new method for extracting lithium from brine and even seawater promises to be more sustainable than existing methods An experimental new method for extracting lithium from brine and even seawater promises to be more …

Sun-powered device extracts lithium without wrecking the environment Read More »

L-theanine supplements are touted for stress relief, focus and better sleep. Although the evidence so far is preliminary, studies suggest the compound may have several brain benefits ​L-theanine supplements are touted for stress relief, focus and better sleep. Although the evidence so far is preliminary, studies suggest the compound may have several brain benefits L-theanine supplements …

L-theanine: Can a compound in tea lower anxiety and help you focus? Read More »

A prototype of bifocal eyeglasses uses liquid crystals and electric fields to switch between modes that aid in nearby and distance vision ​A prototype of bifocal eyeglasses uses liquid crystals and electric fields to switch between modes that aid in nearby and distance vision A prototype of bifocal eyeglasses uses liquid crystals and electric fields to …

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The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) uses lasers and mirrors to look for black holes across the universe, and it turns out a Google DeepMind AI could make it even more sensitive ​The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) uses lasers and mirrors to look for black holes across the universe, and it turns out a …

We could spot a new type of black hole thanks to a mirror-wobbling AI Read More »