09-29-2023
Superbolts: Secrets of supercharged lightning strikes revealed
In a breakthrough study, experts have identified the driving force behind Earth's mightiest lightning strikes, known as “superbolts.” These phenomenally powerful electrical discharges are a thousand times stronger than ordinary lightning. The research, led by physicist Avichay Efraim of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, found that superbolts predominantly occur when a storm’s electrical charging zone is situated close to the Earth’s surface.  This proximity fosters the conditions necessary for generating superbolts, leading to “hotspots” seen above specific ocean areas and towering mountains. Magnificent phenomenon  Superbolts are rare,...
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01-28-2019
The consequences of declining snowpack in the western United States
You’d never know it simply by judging from accounts of...
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01-28-2019
Microplastic contamination found in common groundwater sources
Scientists are beginning to explore the presence of microplastic contamination...
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01-28-2019
Sponges are contributing to the collapse of coral reefs
When sponges bore holes into coral reefs to keep safe...
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01-27-2019
Team drills record 1.3-mile deep hole in Antarctic ice
Working together, a team of 11 scientists and engineers have...
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01-27-2019
Carbon dioxide levels could spike in 2019, scientists say
Changing weather in the Pacific has one team of scientists...
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01-27-2019
Some UK garden birds see populations plummet
A wildlife survey that has been conducted by citizen scientists...
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01-27-2019
Earth bucked the warming trend in 2018 – but only a little
Last year, the planet actually cooled off a bit, but...
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01-26-2019
Octopus farms could have a dangerous environmental ripple effect
Fish farms can provide millions of tons of fish to...
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01-25-2019
New expedition will explore uncharted depths of the Indian Ocean
Preparations are underway for a new expedition to explore uncharted...
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01-25-2019
CO2 can be stored securely underground without leaking through faults
Research from the University of Edinburgh has found that carbon...
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01-25-2019
Doomsday clock remains at two minutes to midnight
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, an organization comprised of...
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01-25-2019
Apple expects climate change to increase the value of iPhones
An environmental impact report created by Apple last year suggests...
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