Researchers solve 200-year-old volcanic mystery
The mystery location of a giant volcanic eruption that has puzzled scientists for almost 200 years has finally been solved, thanks to researchers from the University of St Andrews.
Phys.Org (phys.org)
• Published 17 days ago
An underwater volcano off the West Coast could erupt before the end of 2025
An underwater volcanic eruption could be on your 2025 bingo card
The Weather Network (www.theweathernetwork.com)
• Published 17 days ago
‘Dinosaur highway’ dating back 166 million years discovered in England
Researchers in England have unearthed nearly 200 dinosaur tracks that date back 166 million years.
PBS (www.pbs.org)
• Published 17 days ago
Gene Expression Drives Evolution of Human Brain Complexity
While humans share over 95% of their genome with chimpanzees, our brains are far more complex due to differences in gene expression.
Neurosciencenews.com (neurosciencenews.com)
• Published 17 days ago
Dark Energy May Not Exist: Something Stranger Might Explain The Universe
There might not be a mysterious 'dark' force accelerating the expansion of the Universe after all.
ScienceAlert (www.sciencealert.com)
• Published 17 days ago
Pallasite Meteorites: The Beautiful Gemstone Space Rocks That Totally Baffle Scientists
How were they made? We simply don't know.
IFLScience (www.iflscience.com)
• Published 17 days ago
This researcher claims only one breakthrough stands between humanity and a 1,000-year lifespan
The dream of living forever has long been the stuff of science fiction. But for some scientists, it’s a real-world challenge worth pursuing. According to molecular ... Continue Reading →
Jasondeegan.com (jasondeegan.com)
• Published 17 days ago
The Quadrantid meteor shower peaks tonight! Don't miss the 1st 'shooting stars' of 2025
With no moonlight to interfere, this might turn out to be one of the best meteor displays of the year.
Space.com (www.space.com)
• Published 17 days ago
Meteor showers, northern lights and supermoons: Here's what 2025 has in store if you look up
The skies are looking bright in the new year.
New York Post (nypost.com)
• Published 17 days ago
Double Trouble? Two large asteroids flying at high speed approaching Earth on January 3 says NASA
NASA reports that two asteroids, 2024 YC9 and 2024 YL1, will safely pass by Earth on January 3, 2025. Asteroid 2024 YC9, the size of a house, will com
The Times of India (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
• Published 17 days ago
Migrating bats “surf” on storms, study finds
The Doors have nothing on these “Riders on the Storm”
Salon (www.salon.com)
• Published 17 days ago
NASA's Parker Solar Probe beams home 1st detailed update after record-breaking approach to the sun
"The data that will come down from the spacecraft will be fresh information about a place that we, as humanity, have never been."
Space.com (www.space.com)
• Published 17 days ago
He thought it was gold, but inside this 4.6 billion-year-old meteorite he found something even stranger
Gold prospector finds 4.6 billion-year-old meteorite in Maryborough, Victoria: scientists unlock its cosmic secrets.
Earth.com (www.earth.com)
• Published 17 days ago
Rewriting the Rules: Scientists Tinker With the “Clockwork” Mechanisms of Life
Scientists recreated molecular switches that regulate biological timing, aiding nanotechnology and explaining evolutionary advantages. Living organisms monitor time – and react to it – in many different ways, from detecting light and sound in microseconds to …
SciTechDaily (scitechdaily.com)
• Published 17 days ago
These are the space stocks to watch in 2025 — SpaceX, Boeing and far beyond
MarketWatch (www.marketwatch.com)
• Published 17 days ago
Musk is standing in the way as Bezos reaches for orbit
Though the Amazon founder has ground to make up, he is unlikely to be short of customers for his space project
Financial Times (www.ft.com)
• Published 17 days ago
How to Watch the Spectacular Quadrantids Meteor Shower Tonight
The first meteor shower of the year peaks on the night of January 2–3. Here’s everything you need to know to watch it and the many other showers that will appear in 2025.
Wired (www.wired.com)
• Published 17 days ago
How AI is Unlocking Ancient Texts
AI is unlocking ancient texts previously thought unreadable, potentially revolutionizing historical research, according to a Nature article. Neural networks have successfully decoded burned Roman scrolls from Herculaneum, deciphered ancient Chinese oracle bon…
Slashdot.org (slashdot.org)
• Published 18 days ago
Health: Drug dealing or use reported across five health trusts
All regional health trusts in Northern Ireland have told BBC News NI they have recorded drug dealing or drug usage at their sites.
BBC News (www.bbc.com)
• Published 17 days ago
Ring In 2025 With A Meteor Shower, An Eclipse And A Brilliant Planet In Just 24 Hours
Here's everything you need to know to kick off 2025 with a celestial spectacular — including an option to see each one online.
Forbes (www.forbes.com)
• Published 17 days ago